for those missing getting into theirfinery, a charity campaign has been launched encouraging you to do this at home and share photos, and many have been doing just that. in this hallowed part of berkshire, the performances on the track will take centre stage over the next five days. the occasion will be simplified and surreal, but there will be no forgetting this royal ascot. laura scott, bbc news, ascot. it is certainly going to be memorable, but although there will be the smallest ever crowd size, it is actually the biggest race card, with 36 races crammed into five days. we just had the first one, won by the 40—1 horse, trained by richard hannon and ridden byjim crowley. as with most sports taking place over the next few weeks, it will certainly have an unusual feel.