One of the best known figures in horse racing got a last-minute call-up to join the King and Queen
A horse racing legend has called joining King Charles at Royal Ascot the greatest honour of his life. Brough Scott has been closely associated with the sport for more than half a century as both a broadcaster and writer.
The 83-year-old has witnessed various memorable moments during that time but nothing has topped being asked to join the King and Queen Camilla for the royal procession on the final day of Royal Ascot.
Scott was joined by his wife Susan and only found out he would ride alongside royal couple just before the procession. He told ITV Sport: “I found out when I stepped into Windsor Castle and they gave me the sheet!
“I was convinced we would be in the carriage at the back, so I had to tell Susan that we were in number one. It was a wonderful experience and a very enjoyable experience.
“Saying this carefully, the greatest honour of my life. I’m a lucky fellow and for my wife to be with me was the loveliest moment.”
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When asked if it was his best day on a racecourse, Scott went on: “It’s one of the best days of my life.”
It was a deserved honour for Scott, who is hugely respected in racing circles. Reflecting on his life in the sport, he said: “I’m a very lucky fellow. I’ve been around years and done lots of things in racing and had a wonderful time, but this was about the best of them.
“I first came here in 1962 or 1963, and I’ve seen it change but I honestly think it’s in better shape now than it ever was. I’m not, but it is! I’m very proud of what has happened today and I’m very proud to have been selected.”
Meanwhile, Royal Ascot centurion Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore capped a stellar week in Berkshire by waltzing away with the leading trainer and leading jockey prizes respectively. The duo enjoyed many high-profile victories together throughout the week, including the Coronation Stakes with Precise on Friday, but the highlight was Scandinavia beating Trawlerman in the Gold Cup on Thursday.
It was a triumph that gave O’Brien a record-extending 10th success in the staying feature but also meant he became the first trainer to reach 100 winners at the meeting. He then edged out son Joseph, who enjoyed a fine week of his own with five winners, in a thrilling family battle on the final day to take top spot in the trainer’s standings for the 14th time.
O’Brien, who ended the Royal meeting on seven winners and two clear of his son, said: “It’s been a brilliant week. A lot of people have put in a lot of hard work, and I’m so grateful to them.
“I’m always mentioning everybody but some people I don’t mention, I’m sorry to anyone I haven’t mentioned, but I’m so grateful to the whole team for a lot of hard work.”
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