The Longines Ladies Award was presented to Her Majesty The Queen during a private ceremony at QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday. Now in its sixth year and judged by Ingmar De Vos, President of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and Nathalie Belinguier, Former President of the International Federation of Gentleman and Lady Riders (FEGENTRI), the Longines Ladies Awards celebrate women who have consistently performed at the highest level and made significant contribution to the equestrian industry through their work.
As the patron of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and a prominent owner/breeder, The Queen has a keen and highly knowledgeable interest in the equestrian world, and she frequently attends equestrian events, among them the G1 Epsom Derby and Royal Ascot. Twice a champion owner in Britain, The Queen's horses have carried the royal colours to victory in over 1,600 races, with her filly Estimate (Ire) (Monsun {Ger}) winning both the G1 Gold Cup and the G3 Longines Sagaro S. In 2018, Call To Mind (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) captured the GII Belmont Cup Invitational S. at Belmont Park Stateside.
“In the light of a long list of remarkable achievements, it is a great honour for Longines to present the 2018 Longines Ladies Award to Her Majesty The Queen, as a celebration of Her Majesty's passion for horses and exceptional commitment to the equine cause,” said Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President and Head of International Marketing of Longines. “This strong dedication to equestrian sports runs in the family, as we were delighted to bestow the same award on The Queen's daughter, HRH The Princess Royal, in 2016.”
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