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Last year, the Queen became the first reigning monarch to own the
winner of the prestigious race.
Speaking of Estimate, trainer Michael Stoute said “she’s made some
progress in the last month. The Gold Cup’s a tough assignment this
year, but I expect her to run very well”
There is some concern however, as Estimate has run only once since
the win because of a muscle injury.
The young horse who also a won a race at Royal Ascot in 2012,
trailed to the finish on Champions Day in October.
Stoute added “She’s not been straightforward. She’s had a muscle
problem in her right hind [leg], and that’s why she hasn’t had a
prep run.
“She’s made some progress in the last month. The Gold Cup’s a tough
assignment this year, but I expect her to run very well.”
Estimate is currently the third favourite on the betting markets to
take the £375,000 prize. The horses favourable over her are last
year’s St Leger winner, Leading Light, and Brown Panther.
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