'At no point in the plan was there any mention of the King and Queen greeting the crowd - that was all off their own bat'
The presence of the King and Queen at Doncaster on Saturday and their impromptu interaction with racegoers is an encouraging sign for the future of the sport according to racing's promotional and marketing body.
Great British Racing chief executive Rod Street welcomed the buoyant mood on St Leger day when the King and Queen engaged with racing professionals and spectators in the paddock for around 20 minutes before watching their Classic contender Desert Hero finish third.
The Royal Ascot winner was attempting to register the first royal Classic success since 1977 when Dunfermline won the St Leger for Queen Elizabeth II, who died last September.
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Published on 18 September 2023inBritain
Last updated 18:52, 18 September 2023
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