Royal Ascot renames one of its biggest races the ‘Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes’
Royal Ascot is renaming one of its biggest races the ‘Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes’ in honor of Her Late Majesty’s lifelong connection to the iconic event… after the newly crowned King Charles III approves the decision
- Royal Ascot has renamed one of Saturday’s races in honor of Queen Elizabeth II
- As a racehorse owner, the late Her Majesty had 24 winners at the royal event
- King Charles III, who was crowned on Saturday, blessed the race’s renaming
Royal Ascot has renamed one of its most iconic races in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The former British monarch, who passed away at Balmoral Castle last September, had a lifelong connection with Royal Ascot and developed a love and passion for horse racing during her 70-year reign.
The Platinum Jubilee Stakes, a six furlong sprint run on the Saturday of Ascot’s five-day meeting, will henceforth be known as the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
After King Charles III, who was crowned last Saturday, blessed the race’s renaming, Ascot Chairman Sir Francis Brooke Bt. said: ‘The late Queen’s close association with Ascot Racecourse was known all over the world, but no race at the Royal Meeting previously bore the name of Queen Elizabeth II.
His Majesty the King has agreed to the renaming of the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
Royal Ascot has renamed one of its most iconic sprints in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II
Chairman of Royal Ascot Sir Francis Brooke Bt. (right) announced the decision on Thursday
Her Late Majesty developed a love and passion for horse racing during her 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II’s last win came in 2020 via Tactical in the Windsor Castle Stakes
“This will forever honor Her Majesty and maintain the link with the three jubilees celebrated since the start of the race as the Golden Jubilee Stakes in 2002.”
Queen Elizabeth II had a total of 24 winners, being an avid racehorse owner, with her last win via Tactical in the Windsor Castle Stakes three years ago.
Choir Boy raced home as her first ever winner at the 1953 Royal Hunt Cup, which took place the same week of the late Her Majesty’s coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Royal Ascot 2023 runs from Tuesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 24 next month.