Queen Elizabeth’s horse Estimate won the Doncaster Cup today (12.09.14).
The 88-year-old monarch will have no doubt been celebrating when her thoroughbred equine raced to victory in the flat race at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire, on Friday.
Following the horse’s impressive win, the five-year-old filly’s jockey Ryan Moore insisted the victory was never in doubt.
He said: "She was never going to get beat today, she travelled so sweetly. I never really had to ask her a serious question."
Estimate’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute also heaped praise on the equine.
Speaking on ‘Channel 4 Racing’, he said: "She can be a bit narky. It was great seeing her win. Goodwood didn’t suit her, it was a bit too firm for her."
Estimate’s latest triumph comes after she failed to retain the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June.
While she was cheered on by the queen, who took up her place in the Royal Box, the filly could only manage second place in the race, losing out to Irish contender Leading Light.
But Moore rode the horse to victory in the Royal Ascot showpiece in 2013, making it the first time the Gold Cup had been won by a reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth’s horse Estimate wins Doncaster Cup
