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King and Queen’s horse fails to end decades-long wait for win at St Leger

Desert Hero came third in the St Leger at Doncaster.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

St Leger: royal wait for Classic glory goes on after Continuous wins for O’Brien

Desert Hero, with his owners in attendance, could finish only third behind Continuous in the St Leger

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

Charles and Camilla’s thoroughbred in the running for racing classic

Desert Hero can deliver a fairytale result in the St Leger at Doncaster.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy historic first winner at Royal Ascot

King Charles and Queen Camilla had gone winless from three Royal Ascot runners on the first two days until Desert Hero won the King George V Handicap

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023

Got on a lucky one, came in 18-1 – King and Queen off the mark at Royal Ascot

Desert Hero, a longshot, won in a photo finish to give the King his first winner at the meeting.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Frankie Dettori goes his own way to take Ebor aboard Trawlerman

John Gosden and Frankie Dettori, who had a falling-out in June, teamed up to win the Ebor Handicap at York with Trawlerman pipping Alfred Boucher

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

Jockey raves about Queen's new horse and 2023 Derby hope after Jubilee disappointment

The Queen did not have a runner in the Derby at Epsom on the Platinum Jubilee weekend. Instead Reach For The Moon went to Royal Ascot, where he finished second for Frankie Dettori

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022