AFTER all the hullabaloo the past couple of years about York hosting this year's Royal Ascot meeting, I should like to thank all those involved in the organisation of this event.

I attended the first day's racing on Tuesday and was extremely impressed with the way everything seemed to be running smoothly - from traffic control to the efficiency of the caterers and the hard-working litter pickers.

The only time I had to queue was at the ladies! To put the icing on the cake, I managed to back a couple of winners.

What a shame there won't be a repeat performance next year.

Mrs Pam Try,

Burtree Avenue,

Skelton,

York.

Updated: 11:31 Thursday, June 16, 2005