Victory is sweet

Victory is sweet

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British Queen Elizabeth’s face is a picture of joy as she watches her horse Estimate gallop to win The Gold Cup during Ladies’ Day at the Royal Ascot horse racing festival.

Members of her family and racing team respond with jubilation to the victory, which marked the first time a horse owned by the reigning monarch has won the showcase event in its 207-year history.

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Queen Elizabeth's horse Estimate (left) dashes to win the race.

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The Queen looks across at the prize-winning animal.

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She smiles at jockey Ryan Moore, who rode her horse to victory.

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The Queen holds the Gold Cup trophy, presented to her by her son Prince Andrew.