This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/jun/20/queen-horse-estimate-royal-ascot
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Queen's horse Estimate wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot Ladies' Day | Queen's horse Estimate wins Gold Cup at Royal Ascot Ladies' Day |
| (4 months later) | |
| The Queen added a footnote to British sporting history when her much-fancied horse Estimate won the coveted Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day on Thursday,making her the first reigning monarch to win the prestigious race in its 207-year history. | The Queen added a footnote to British sporting history when her much-fancied horse Estimate won the coveted Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Ladies' Day on Thursday,making her the first reigning monarch to win the prestigious race in its 207-year history. |
| Though she is rarely more animated than at the races, the sight of the 87-year-old sovereign ecstatically clapping as her four-year-old thoroughbred filly, the favourite at odds of 7-2, crossed the line alerted spectators to her success. | Though she is rarely more animated than at the races, the sight of the 87-year-old sovereign ecstatically clapping as her four-year-old thoroughbred filly, the favourite at odds of 7-2, crossed the line alerted spectators to her success. |
| Bookmaker William Hill was left reeling. "It was a true patriotic punt on the Queen's runner Estimate, and her victory has handed us a stinging £1.5 million payout. Her Majesty is flying the flag for the British better today," said a spokeswoman. | Bookmaker William Hill was left reeling. "It was a true patriotic punt on the Queen's runner Estimate, and her victory has handed us a stinging £1.5 million payout. Her Majesty is flying the flag for the British better today," said a spokeswoman. |
| Her passion for the sport of kings is well known and once accidentally manifested itself when, in announcing details of a bill at the state opening of parliament 10 years ago, she referred to the National Hunt Service, before quickly correcting it to National Health Service. | Her passion for the sport of kings is well known and once accidentally manifested itself when, in announcing details of a bill at the state opening of parliament 10 years ago, she referred to the National Hunt Service, before quickly correcting it to National Health Service. |
| The Queen does not bet, but as the owner scooped £155,960 in prize money. | The Queen does not bet, but as the owner scooped £155,960 in prize money. |
| A relatively successful breeder since she received the filly Astrakhan as a wedding present from the Aga Khan, she has won every classic except the Derby. | A relatively successful breeder since she received the filly Astrakhan as a wedding present from the Aga Khan, she has won every classic except the Derby. |
| She had been scheduled to hand out the trophy for the Gold Cup, but her win meant the Duke of York had to step up to present it to his beaming mother in the parade ring before a huge crowd. | She had been scheduled to hand out the trophy for the Gold Cup, but her win meant the Duke of York had to step up to present it to his beaming mother in the parade ring before a huge crowd. |
| Her grandson, Peter Phillips, told Channel 4 Racing: "It's amazing, this is her passion and her life and she's here every year and she strives to have winners. To win the big one at Royal Ascot means so much to her. Everyone is just thrilled, it's very close to her heart and today is very special." | Her grandson, Peter Phillips, told Channel 4 Racing: "It's amazing, this is her passion and her life and she's here every year and she strives to have winners. To win the big one at Royal Ascot means so much to her. Everyone is just thrilled, it's very close to her heart and today is very special." |
| David Cameron tweeted: "Huge congratulations to Her Majesty for Estimate's victory at Royal Ascot – first time ever a reigning monarch's horse has won the Gold Cup." | David Cameron tweeted: "Huge congratulations to Her Majesty for Estimate's victory at Royal Ascot – first time ever a reigning monarch's horse has won the Gold Cup." |
| Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. | Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. |
Previous version
1
Next version