Queen Elizabeth’s horse Reach for the Moon is a powerful favorite for Cheltenham glory.
The five-year-old nag will star on the primary day of the race occasion on March 12 after struggling an harm final 12 months. Queen Camilla now co-owns Reach for the Moon with former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick, and the horse will experience beneath her colors.
Trainer Jamie Snowden mentioned: “It is wonderful that the King and the Queen that are reigning now are supporting racing as much as ever before. We have got some nice horses for them and hopefully Reach For The Moon can fly the flag high for them.
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“We are lucky to have a horse of his talent and hopefully we can do him justice.”
Queen Elizabeth had 24 winners at Royal Ascot throughout her seven-decade reign however she by no means owned a Derby winner. King Charles and Queen Camilla continued the royal affiliation with the game and have attended day by day of Royal Ascot.
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They celebrated when Desert Hero gained the King George V Stakes within the royal colors. The late queen, who died on September 8, 2022, had personally overseen the breeding and coaching of the horse.
Mr Snowden added: “Racing is steeped in the tradition of the Royal Family. The Queen Mother loved it, and the late Queen was a big supporter.”
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And the present keepers of the throne will hope to hold on the late Queen’s legacy with a profitable exhibiting at probably the most extremely anticipated weekends on any racing calendar. The pageant is because of make its return on March 12, with Galopin des Champs the early favorite to win the 2024 Gold Cup.