“My Fault”: Horse Racing Jockey Opens Up After Securing $100K Victory at Santa Anita Event

The Eddie Logan Stake is a regal tribute to the equestrian pursuit, nestled among the grandeur of Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The exquisite American Thoroughbred horse race unfolds on the lush canvas for the two-year-old equine rivals. This event began in 2006 in honor of Eddie Logan whose loyalty to Santa Anita stretched an incredible 74 years.

Originally known as the Hill Rise Stake, the event recently announced the fresh finisher that took home $100K. Post-victory, the winning jockey confessed to prior doubts and more.

Horse racing speculation highlighted by jockey

The $100,000 Eddie Logan Stakes took place on December 29, the scene was set for 2 yo’s to race 8 furlongs for victory. Under the skillful direction of jockey Umberto Rispoli, the favorite roan colt Lord Bullingdon emerged as the victorious protagonist. Following the 1:36.15 finish, a tweet was posted by @santaanitapark focused on jockey Rispoli’s words. He said, “It was a very good trip, I sat behind the speed. Last time I have to say it was my fault, I didn’t give him a chance to get his legs under him. Today he was a different horse.”

Trained by Michael McCarthy, Lord Bullingdon negotiated the race cautiously, saving energy out of the gate and hugging the barrier until the top of the lane. Charge for Gold, trained by Phil Oviedo, set a strong pace from the start of the race. Despite being the longest shot in the race(18-1), he hung on to second place with a half-length lead over Twirling Point. The latter, ridden by Kazushi Kimura.

Lord Bullingdon’s recent racing records

Lord Bullingdon’s rise to prominence was a credit to his rich pedigree and training. Lord Bullingdon, a Kentucky-bred colt by Lord Nelson out of the Leroidesanimaux mare Ms Silver Oak, from his start at Los Alamitos Thoroughbred until his maiden triumph in the Qatar Golden Mile Stakes at Santa Anita, the Kentucky-bred horse has shown grit.

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Notable achievements in graded stakes races, including an ungraded one-mile win on November 3. And a fourth place finish in the Grade III Cecil B. DeMille Stakes at Del Mar on December 3, Lord Bullingdon was a 2-1 favorite in the Eddie Logan Stakes. He also boasts a staggering career total of $186,220, and $60K share from the recent win.

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