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'Queen's Flat success is a joy but we must step up and Blue Heaven can help'

The Queen was successful with all three of her runners at Newbury and Newmarket on Friday and has just one runner on Saturday, King's Lynn at Newbury
The Queen: this summer has been one to remember for racing's most famous ownerCredit: Charlie Crowhurst (Getty Images)

The Queen has enjoyed her most prolific campaign on the Flat this summer, something her senior jumps trainer Nicky Henderson is well aware of.

"Hasn't it been fantastic to watch?" he said. "The Queen has had an amazing time on the Flat so the pressure is on us and we'll have to do our bit, but I would say this is the nicest bunch I've ever had for her.

"They include , a Blue Bresil filly I adore who didn't show her true running at Ludlow last time but will put that right soon.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 19 September 2021inBritain

Last updated 18:29, 19 September 2021

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