A horse bred by Queen Elizabeth II has won a race in the US two days after the British monarch died following seven decades on the throne.
West Newton, a six-year-old gelding, rallied from sixth place to win by a half-length at the Pimlico track in Baltimore on Saturday. He ran 1 1/8 miles on turf in one minute 52.12 seconds in the $36,000 ($A53,000) race. The gelding was ridden by Forest Boyce and trained by Richard Hendriks.
West Newton is out of the mare Queen’s Prize, also bred by the late monarch who died Thursday at age 96.
The gelding began his career in England. West Newton had most recently competed over hurdles. It was his fourth win in 19 career starts.
The victory was worth $21,000 ($A31,000) for owner Upland Flats Racing.
-AAP
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