Royal Ascot 2011 - in pictures

Some racegoers arrive in style (we're talking about that blue Mini in the background, obviously) ... Photograph: David Davies/PA Whereas some racegoers arrive at Ascot in another kind of carriage Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Racing fan and racehorse owner Jeremy Kyle takes a break from his TV show to attend the meeting with wife Carla, herself a horse breeder Photograph: David Davies/PA The grandstand and lawns begin to fill up with optimistic punters Photograph: David Davies/PA Friends enjoy the atmosphere at the racecourse Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images Several ladies in red... Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images ...though other colour outfits are also available Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images It's heartening to see that not only is tradition alive and well at Ascot but chivalry and respect Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP A picnic in the car park, with the host displaying some good advice on her apron Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images This racegoer's finger is on the technological pulse, rather than sliding across a screen, as she sports her iHat Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images A racegoer sporting a rather patriotic outfit. Wonder if she found inspiration for the dress here ? Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Speaking of patriotism, the cameras are out as the Queen arrives at the course. She's sporting a white coat with a pink hat today Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Racegoers check a horse in the paddock before its race Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images Strong Suit, ridden by Richard Hughes, lands the first race of the day, The Jersey Stakes Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Katherine Jenkins and boyfriend Gethin Jones seem to be enjoying the racing Photograph: Samir Hussein/WireImage The field of the The Windsor Forest Stakes power down the straight. Lolly For Dolly, ridden by Wayne Lordan, pulled away towards the line and won the race by a couple of lengths Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images Celebrations as the horses cross the line Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP/Getty Images Racegoers watch the action Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images Onto the big race of the day, the Prince Of Wales's Stakes. The favourite was So You Think and when he took the lead three furlongs out it looked like a good shout. However Rewilding with Frankie Dettori up was closing fast... Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images ...in the final furlong he caught the favourite, then went ahead 50 yards out and drove on to victory Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images Dettori celebrated his victory in his usual style Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters You can tell he was delighted with his victory Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA Thirsty work this spectating lark Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Tiring too Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images The Royal Hunt Cup gave trainer Walter Swinburn his first Royal meeting victory in his eighth year as a trainer, when Julienas ridden by Eddie Ahern, yellow hat, triumped in a close race Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA Racegoers enjoy a drink whilst perusing the form guide. The umbrella perched within grabbing distance seems like a canny move Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Richard Hughes gets his second victory of the day when Best Terms, centre, wins The Queen Mary Stakes Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images As stated earlier, this horse racing business is thirsty work... Photograph: Alastair Grant/AP ...and tiring Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images It's not just the racing which racegoers enjoy at Ascot, there's the traditional singing and dancing around the Bandstand Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images So onto the final race of the day, which these folks are quite excited about, The Sandringham Handicap Stakes... Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ...which was won by Richard Kingscote riding Rhythm Of Light Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Day two of Royal Ascot draws to a close, and the punters have gone but the staff are left to clear up and get ready for another day of excitement and racing tomorrow Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images