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Charles and Camilla’s thoroughbred in the running for racing classic

Desert Hero can deliver a fairytale result in the St Leger at Doncaster.

The Independent UK

Willie Carson in Carol Vorderman Cheltenham pic 'heaven'

The retired jockey found himself sandwiched between Carol and presenter Jill Douglas on Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival

Bristol Post

Bay Bridge rains on Baaeed's parade, Dettori at the double on Champions Day

Ascot (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Baaeed failed to find one last great performance on Saturday as he went down to defeat for the first time in his 11th and final race in The Champion Stakes at Ascot.

AFP

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Queen Elizabeth II's incredible impact on British racing and kindness towards jockeys

Queen Elizabeth II had a lifelong interest in horse racing, one of her best moments came when Estimate won the 2012 Ascot Gold Cup, and she won all of the British Classic races - apart from the Derby

Daily Mirror

Stoute's Desert Crown produces regal performance in Derby

Epsom (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Desert Crown produced an imperious display to give trainer Michael Stoute his sixth win in the Epsom Derby on Saturday which was part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

AFP

Stoute enjoys crowning moment as he wins his sixth Epsom Derby

AFP

Excited Anne cheers and applauds in Queen’s absence at Epsom Derby Day

The monarch did not attend the major sporting event on Saturday, opting to view it on television from Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

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Zara Tindall reveals what The Queen is wearing to watch Epsom Derby Day on TV at home

Monarch at Windsor Castle and is missing being at Saturday's racing in person

Wales Online

Queen watching Epsom Derby Day in ‘comfy clothes’ at Windsor – Zara Tindall

The monarch did not attend the major sporting event in Surrey on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Anne grinning from ear to ear as she attends Epsom Derby Day in Queen’s absence

The monarch did not attend the major sporting event on Saturday, opting to view it on television from Windsor Castle.

The Independent UK

Scotland should feel no shame if they beat Ukraine in World Cup play-off

Scotland should feel no shame if they beat Ukraine

The National (Scotland)

'True titan, sporting icon and superb tactician' Lester Piggott dies aged 86

The controversial racing jockey, described in tributes as a "legend, an icon and a superb tactician”, has died in hospital in Switzerland

Daily Mirror

Five great Lester Piggott rides

London (AFP) - AFP Sport picks out five great rides by legendary jockey Lester Piggott who died on Sunday aged 86:

AFP

‘Everyone’s hero’: tributes pour in for racing legend Lester Piggott

Frankie Dettori, who inherited Piggott’s mantle as the punters’ favourite rider, said he was ‘a hero of mine and a good friend’

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AFP

Record-breaking Derby winning jockey Lester Piggott dies

Paris (AFP) - Legendary flat race jockey Lester Piggott who rode a record nine Epsom Derby winners has died aged 86 his son-in-law said on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

How Lester Piggott beat the odds to become the punters’ best friend

Bellhops, chambermaids, housewives and dentists loved to bet on Piggott and, at his peak, he cost bookmakers millions in lost earnings

The Independent UK

Queen’s 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph

The Queen’s love of horses began at an early age.

The Independent UK

World of racing to pay tribute to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee

Thoroughbreds owned by the Queen have won four out of the five flat racing classics, with only the Derby eluding her.

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Daily Mirror

Military-style op to get Queen to Epsom Derby with very special royal surprise planned

A major military-style operation has been organised to get the Queen to the Epsom Derby to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. It comes after the monarch pulled out of several events due to mobility issues

Belfast Live

Restoration of Derry shirt factory revitalises local community

A plaque will be unveiled outside the Star Factory this Saturday

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