Saudi Cup and Rachel Venniker

I hope her win in Saudi will now put all her doubters to rest now!!!

For a recent apprentice to win against seasoned professionals in no meam feat. Great marketing for her future overseas career.

Look forward to See Her Again 😉

She sealed a $30,000 prize by ending the international challenge seven points clear of local champion Camillo Ospina, who was tied with Brazilian rider Victoria Mota but took the runner-up spot on account of his success in the opening mile handicap on Altawhidi.Last year's winner Luis Saez was also successful in the third leg on Pagan before Rachel Venniker flew down the home straight on Cliffs Of Fury to seal victory in the final race."It sends a message to aspiring jockeys to just keep trying," said Venniker, who is South Africa's only active female jockey. "It was a bit of a rough time for me until the last but if you have determination, keep going, you can be successful."

Not sure how much Venniker actually won, but to have a winner against other jocks on the international front is a big achievement - however the winner of the Challenge was Maryline Eon  

Frodo wrote:

Not sure how much Venniker actually won, but to have a winner against other jocks on the international front is a big achievement - however the winner of the Challenge was Maryline Eon  

I think I read somewhere, $ 30 000. apologies that was paid to the winner, apparently 15 % of all winnings.

 

Not really following but that win by FOREVER YOUNG was exciting 

Was reading about the fine that Rachel got for using the whip 

60 % of $30k fine so $18k fine balance $12k 

Plus 8 day riding ban 

   

Wow that is a harsh fine!!!