Star jockey Jamie Kah’s up-and-down day has reached new heights, winning the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500 metres) aboard South Australian visitor Goldrush Guru. It was trainer Andrew Gluyas’ first Group 1 win as a solo trainer. Every F1 qualifying session and race LIVE in 4K on Kayo.
New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer . Earlier, Kah copped a knock from a horse and suffered a bloody nose, but she was able to fulfil her other engagements for the day.
It’s a good thing she did, as her mount in the Derby was able to outstay his rivals in what was a comfortable win. The jockey also copped a careless riding charge in Race 2, meaning she may be suspended for next Saturday’s Champions Day. Speaking to Channel 9 post-race, Kah said her horse “wanted to do another lap”.
“I couldn’t stop him. He wanted to do another lap. Fantastic for Andrew,” Kah said.
Gluyas said the win is a “great moment” for South Australian racing, while crediting Kah’s toughness to bounce back from what is a “probably broken” nose. “I’m speechless. Overwhelmed.
Proud. Satisfied. Great moment,” he said.
“She’s taken a blow to the nose and it was really troubling her even in that ride. Probably broken, she said. “Lot of courage there.
” Elsewhere, the Chris Waller-trained Switzerland won the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes in dazzling fashion. Ridden by James McDonald, Switzerland let rip down the Flemington straight and raced away from a hot grou.
