Watch: Renowned Equestrian Jockey Triumphs ‘By a Nose’ in $400,000 Grade 3 Stakes

Remington Park is the venue of the annual prestigious race, the Oklahoma Derby. This race attracts equestrian enthusiasts and participants from all over the place. This race is considered a prep race for the upcoming year-end event, the Breeder’s Cup. Owners and trainers flock to the event to get their probable horses tested and analyze their performance post the race.

This year was no different with many talented and skilled jockeys taking part in the derby. But, this year saw a very close and tight-knit racing contest not often seen. The race was won by a three-year-old filly which had huge odds but pulled the surprise win. But, to achieve that he had to overcome challenges from two closest adversaries.

 How Did He Do That Wins the Equestrian Derby

On Sunday night, the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park witnessed an unbelievable contest that left the equestrian fan amazed. The winner of the derby has to be decided by a photo taken at the wire. Prior to the race, How Did He Do That had 44-1 odds to win the race. Trained by Steve Asmussen the colt had another stable mate running at the event Red Route One. How Did He Do That arrived at the race after placing third in his last race, the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. At the start, Ghost Hero set the pace for the first six furlongs. He covered the quarter mile in 23.57 seconds, the half-mile in 48.05 seconds, and the third quarter in 1:12.21.

How Did He Do That remained off the flank of pacesetter, Tumbarumba stayed behind the leader, and Red Route One at his usual position at the back of the herd. How Did He Do That ridden by Stewart Elliott started to make his move upfront on return to home. The three-year-old colt maintained the lead with Tumbarumba challenging at the rail. As they approached near the wire the contest became more furious at the stretch with Red Route One joining the duo at the front from behind. But, Stewart Elliott’s ridden colt won a race by a nose, and stablemate Red Route One ridden by Joel Rosario by a nose difference from third-placed Tumbarumba. Speaking on his colt Elliott said that he asked the horse to keep his position and he responded to his every call. This win is indeed a fabulous win for the three-year-old who added a derby title to his career.

How Did He Do That Equestrian Journey

How Did He Do That is the son of Good Magic and Stormin Maggy. He is trained by Steve Asmussen and owned by Robison, J. Kirk, and Robison, Judy. He had his first career race in June 2022 at Churchill Downs and won his first career race after three months at the same track. The three-year-old colt had his first stakes race win in Zia Park Juvenile at Zia Park in November 2022. In his fourteen career starts, he won four races and placed one time in second and third place. This year he earned $470,745 from eight starts to date.

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Steve Asmussen trained How Did He Do That pulled an unbelievable upset at Remington Park and showed the trainer his potential and readiness for the upcoming Breeder’s Cup.

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