Royal Ascot 2019: Wednesday's race-by-race guide – what time is each race, who are the favourites and what's on TV?

AFTER a thrilling opening day at Ascot the action comes thick and fast once again on Wednesday.

Here's all you need to know about the action on day two of the Royal meeting.

Race 1: Queen Mary Stakes – 2.30pm

How many runners are there in the race? 

A total of 28 runners line up for Wednesday's opening race.

How far is it and what's its status?

It's a Group 2 contest run over five furlongs.

Who is favourite?

Final Song and Kimari are sharing favouritism at around the 9-2 mark.

How can I watch it?

The race will be broadcast live on ITV and Sky Sports Racing.

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Race 2: Queen's Vase – 3.05pm

How many runners are there in the race? 

A total of 13 runners line up for Wednesday's second race.

How far is it and what's its status?

It's a Group 2 contest run over one mile and six furlongs.

Who is favourite?

Western Australia is favourite at around 10-3 for the powerful Aidan O'Brien team.

How can I watch it?

The race will be broadcast live on ITV and Sky Sports Racing.

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