British Horseracing Authority cancels racing on day of Queen’s funeral

British horse racing has been cancelled on Monday September 19 as a mark of respect for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. There were meetings scheduled to take place at Hamilton Park, Leicester, Warwick, and Wolverhampton, but they have all been cancelled.

Ad Racing resumes today after being halted on Thursday following the news of Her Majesty’s passing. Horse RacingOld timers prove that Royal Ascot is no young man's game15/06/2021 AT 16:39 «British racing will not go ahead on Monday 19 September — the date of the funeral of Her Late Majesty The Queen,» said a British Horseracing Authority statement in quotes published by the BBC.

«This will give everyone involved in British racing the opportunity to mourn Her Majesty's passing and offer thanks for her contribution to our sport and the nation.» Racing will continue in the intervening period, with the St Leger taking place at Doncaster on Sunday after Saturday's racing was called off. It is the world's oldest Classic race and holds particular emotional significance for the Royal Family, after the Queen tasted victory there in 1977 with the triumph of Dunfermline.

The Queen was British sport’s most dutiful servant and also its star attraction Sport pays its respects to Queen Elizabeth II — latest updates 'Leadership, dignity and kindness' – Wiegman and Southgate pay tribute to the Queen This year's race will be much more sombre occasion, with flags flying at half-mast, while jockeys will wear black armbands. British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington, spoke about the special relationship which the Queen had with the sport.