Not only this, but there are several races run around the world in The Queen’s name, underlining the incalculable global influence that she has had on horseracing and how this has benefitted the sport worldwide, whilst also recognising her passion for horses.
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes is a Group 1 contest that is now the richest mile race in Europe, which takes place at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day in October.
It was named in The Queen’s honour in 1955 and other races have followed suit, including in America, Australia, Hong Kong (two), India, Japan and Singapore.
In Canada, The Princess Elizabeth Stakes has been run at Woodbine since 1946, while Epsom also stages The Princess Elizabeth Stakes on Derby Day every year.
The Queen has been racing’s greatest supporter for more than 70 years and her induction into the Hall of Fame is testament to her devotion and longstanding patronage of the sport, and the benefits that this commitment has undoubtedly brought to British horseracing.
In recognition of her induction into the Hall of Fame and to mark her achievement, The Queen will be presented with a specially commissioned medal, designed by Asprey and unique within British racing.