EElizabeth II is one of the most important figures in the world of horse racing in the UK. Scarlet helmet, puffy purple sleeves and black hat… The owner of a strong stable of around thirty thoroughbreds has her own legendary colors from the royal standard. Over the years, the queen can boast of having won four of the five great English classics (1). Only the Epsom derby lacks him to achieve the horse racing grand slam. The best performance at Surrey Racecourse was his second place finish in 1953, four days after his coronation.
Still, Her Majesty will not be able to complete her prize list on the occasion of the 2022 edition of the derby which takes place this June 4 as part of her platinum jubilee. Indeed, none of his three chev…
