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Jockey Pat Cosgrave is thinking ahead to the Melbourne Cup after Gifts of Gold wins the Red Sea Handicap
Following the victory of sprint star Space Blues (IRE), Godolphin s day in Saudi Arabia just got even better when, at the other end of the distance spectrum stayer Gifts Of Gold (IRE) capitalized on a perfect trip in the Red Sea Turf Handicap to land the US $2.5 million contest by a length and a quarter from Spanish Mission (USA), with fellow Godolphin raider Secret Advisor (FR) running home strongly to take third.
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Shane Foley wins the third leg of the International Jockeys Challenge aboard Motawariyah, securing his victory
Irish star Shane Foley emerged triumphant in the second annual stc International Jockeys Challenge after taking two out of the four legs, each worth US $400,000, in the Saudi Arabian competition.
Fourteen internationally-renowned male and female jockeys from all over the globe took part but it was the Classic-winning Foley, who rides for trainer Jessica Harrington in Ireland, who took Friday night s honors with a total of 30 points for his two wins.
He said: “It s massive to win this. It s a nice break and during a quiet time for us during the winter, so it s nice to get away and get the opportunity. We have a runner tomorrow (Barbados in the Red Sea Turf Handicap), but these challenges are important for young jockeys to get noticed around the world and hopefully it might open a few doors somewhere else.