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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Greg Wood at Ascot

Lazzat runs home and then runs free in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

James Doyle looks towards Lazzat after being unseated after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
James Doyle looks towards Lazzat after being unseated after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Photograph: David Davies/PA

The aftermath of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes had almost as much drama as the race and it was certainly more extended. Lazzat, the 9-2 winner, galloped loose around the track for about a quarter of an hour and delayed the presentations after throwing his jockey, James Doyle, shortly after crossing the line.

“I did apologise to the king and queen when I went to collect my prize,” Doyle said, “and said I should have stayed in Pony Club a bit longer than I did. We had a good laugh about that.”

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