While no one was going to upstage the likes of Frankel
And Black Caviar, the excitement that surrounded the Royal winner yesterday was
very special. The crowds thronged down to the parade ring to see the Queens,
Estimate, win the Queen Vase. When the Queen came down to the paddock to greet
her well bred filly the crowd started cheering and burst into song. A visibly
pleased Queen was given the winning trophy by her beaming husband, Duke Of
Endinburgh. The public had supported her into clear favourite and once jockey,
Ryan Moore, had eased her into the lead up the stretch the fanfare started.
Earlier in the day we had seen another O'Brien horse come
up short in the King Edward the VII.
Having had a very good day on Wednesday with a brace of
winners, things went pear shape for the master of Ballydoyle. Astrology seemed
to bring all the best form into the race and the general racing public had no
doubt that he would prevail rather handsomely against what looked like inferior
opposition. It looked as if the demands of a tough Investec Epsom Derby had
taken its toll with the horse being the first to feel the heat up the straight.
He compounded very quickly and was just cantering when he crossed the line. Up
front at this stage, it looked like a battle supreme between the Henry Cecil
pair, Thomas Chippendale and full brother to Frankel, Noble Mission. Sir Robert
Ogden was in fine spirit to lead in his winner.
In the Coronation Stakes, Fallen For You became another
surprise winner of a feature when she came through to win. The fancied runners,
Homecoming Queen, Samitar and Laugh Out Loud all failed to fire and were well
beaten. Trainer John Gosden had a fabulous day and is now clear on the Royal
Ascot trainers list. His young rider, William Buick, had a fine day as well and
leads the jockeys equivalent.
Until later when the champagne kicks in.......
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