Queen Elizabeth II died on the afternoon of Sept. 8 at Balmoral at the age of 96, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace at 6:30 p.m. local time.
The Queen served as Britain's monarch since the death of her father, King George VI in February 1952. In the equestrian world though, she is known not just for her time on the throne but for her success in the world of Thoroughbred racing and devotion to horsemanship.
Queen Elizabeth was Britain's champion owner for flat racing in 1954 and in 1957. Her racing legacy includes wins in four of the five classic races in England. Her top runners included Carrozza, who won the 1957 Oaks; Pall Mall, who took the 1958 2,000 Guineas; Highclere, who won the 1,000 Guineas and Prix de Diane in 1974; Dunfermline, who won both the Oaks and St. Leger in 1977, and Aureole, who won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, a race named after her parents.
The Queen routinely attended racing at the Royal Ascot meeting. In 2013, her runner Estimate carried her silks to victory in the Gold Cup.
Read more about the Queen's racing career in the Racing Post
Many people took to social media to post remembrances of Queen Elizabeth. Here are a few of the tributes from the racing world:
BHA Chair, Joe Saumarez Smith: pic.twitter.com/HaTAUqMw5V
— British Horseracing Authority (@BHAHorseracing) September 8, 2022
Alongside horse racing fans across the country, and our racing community here at Woodbine, our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family at this time.
— Woodbine Racetrack (@WoodbineTB) September 8, 2022
With the sad news we're hearing today I just wanted to bring this wholesome video back to everyone's timelines.
The Queen watching Estimate and Ryan Moore win the Gold Cup at #RoyalAscot in 2013.
Just look how happy she was – one of my favourite ever horse racing videos
pic.twitter.com/rUhbmfJ6ra
— Zoe Smith (@zoelouisesmithx) September 8, 2022
This has always been my favorite picture of The Queen, found in the Canadian Racing Hall of Fame from one of her appearances at @WoodbineTB for the Queen's Plate. I'd never go as far as to say she was “One Of Us,” but she watched the races like one of us. pic.twitter.com/fKefnVi15V
— Joe Nevills (@Joe_Nevills) September 8, 2022
I had the opportunity to have a very, very brief conversation with her about Cracksman on British Champions' Day in 2017 and she could not have been kinder. Two minutes, but something I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. May she Rest In Peace. https://t.co/oAv7oCqJBx
— Sophie Shore (@Shore_Sophie) September 8, 2022
A statement from Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot pic.twitter.com/sEy3h0t37Y
— Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) September 8, 2022
Confirmation that, out of sadness regarding the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and recognition of her special bond with British horseracing, all racing is suspended for today and tomorrow.
A further announcement regarding racing from Saturday onwards will be made tomorrow.
— British Horseracing Authority (@BHAHorseracing) September 8, 2022
I know common sense says it's coincidental, but I found this rainbow appearing over the stable shortly after the news broke of Her Majesty's death very moving. No country could have had a better Head of State & no sport could have had a greater friend than she has been to racing. pic.twitter.com/YE0iNU1MIF
— John Berry (@JohnWathenBerry) September 8, 2022
Rest in Peace, Your Majesty. It was an honor covering your visits to Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/kPh4G0CvNe
— Tom Eblen (@tomeblen) September 8, 2022
Look back at Queen Elizabeth II's 2007 Kentucky Derby visit: https://t.co/jw3DJUHU4x
— Courier Journal (@courierjournal) September 8, 2022
Heartbroken. Long live The Queen's spirit, influence and memory
pic.twitter.com/5VJyQzfdjU
— Fynmere (Peter) (@fynmere) September 8, 2022
We mourn with the world. A great loss. A horsewoman. A QUEEN.
Queen Elizabeth II at Spendthrift Farm visiting Seattle Slew in 1984. #QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/pBNPKijPDV
— Spendthrift Farm (@spendthriftfarm) September 8, 2022
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