The Queen’s star colt Reach For The Moon has been ruled out of the Platinum Jubilee Derby on June 4.
Her Majesty was hoping the horse, who was third favourite in the betting, could provide a glorious success in the famous Classic at Epsom – a race she has never won as an owner. But Reach For The Moon’s trainer John Gosden has ruled him out saying the race will come too soon for the three-year-old.
Gosden said he has run out of time to get the son of Sea The Stars fit again after he suffered an injury last autumn. A royal victory in the Derby would have been a highlight of the celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty, with the Classic taking place during the extended four-day Bank Holiday.
