sport news Queen Elizabeth II like you've never seen her: Her Majesty runs to watch her ... trends now
Incredible vision of Queen Elizabeth II running to the on-course balcony to catch a glimpse of a horse winning the time-honoured Epsom Derby has re-emerged after her death last week aged 96.
Her Majesty's love of horses and racing is well-documented, with the vision from 1991 showing just how much she was invested in, and enjoyed, both the animals and the sport throughout her remarkable life.
Appearing on the 1992 BBC documentary Elizabeth R, the Queen and other members of the Royal Family are seen at Epsom for the 1991 Derby, taking part in the grand racing tradition of a low-money sweepstakes.
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Her Majesty draws Generous from the hat in the sweep, and stands inside in the box to watch the 2420-metre race on the television.
As the horses turn onto the straight, Generous emerges with a handy lead.
The Queen runs through the room with binoculars in hand to watch the three-year-old stallion get over the line from the balcony, which is opposite the finishing post.
'That's my horse, isn't it? That's my horse!' the Queen said while turning to her mother as she looks at Generous.
'Oh my god, Mother! We won!'
Queen Elizabeth often couldn't hide her happiness when she stopped to pat a horse - such as this one at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
After the monarch watched the winning horse and trainer come back to parade in front of the excited crowd, an aide presented her with her winnings.
'What do I get?' Her Majesty asked, with the aide replying: 'Well, you get 16, Ma'am.'
'Sixteen pounds! Oh!' she exclaimed.
It is believed the Queen never made bets aside from the Royal Family's annual sweepstake at the Epsom Derby.
