“She Was Electric”: Horse Racing World’s Beloved Kieren Fallon Revealed His Favorites Ahead of Hong Kong Vase

HKJC, a reputable organization, hosts about eight hundred events each year in the iconic Happy Valley and Sha Tin track, which is regarded as the largest horse racing institution. Responsible gaming obligations include promoting proper gambling ethics among players at HJKC. A total of 189 horses competed in this race series leading up to the big annual event in 2023 scheduled to take place at Sha Tin Racecourse.

Amidst the anticipation for the upcoming Group 1 race on December 10th, Jockey Kieren reminisces about a champion horse. This remarkable steed not only secured victory in the Hong Kong Vase back in 2005 but also passed away at the young age of 21.

Ouija Board’s horse racing legacy

World Horse Racing recently shared a touching video on X. Captioning it, ‘The globe-trotting mare who added the Hong Kong Vase to her trophy cabinet…‘ Meanwhile, Kieren Fallon fondly recalled, ‘Ouija board runs away two lengths clear. I didn’t have a short stint before that in Hong Kong just got to know the track and got a good pitch. She is a fantastic filly. one of those to have an electric turn of foot. Put her anywhere in the race. She has a great speed into the strategy. I wish it was an electric wrap-hold around. She took off as she went easy. It was an easy way. I’m sure she was one of the special fillies.‘

Jockeys Kieren Fallon and Frankie Dettori fondly remembered Ouija Board as “the best filly I’ve ever ridden,” following her demise at 21. Fallon praised her as phenomenal, especially over a mile and a half, recalling her impressive victories in major races like the Breeders’ Cup. Dettori echoed Fallon’s sentiments, highlighting her talent, ease of riding, and global success, including a notable win at the Vodafone Nassau Stakes. Both jockeys celebrated her remarkable racing prowess and mourned her loss in the horse racing community.

Ouija Board: racing royalty remembered

Thoroughbred Daily News reports that Ouija Board, a two-time champion grass mare in North America, died at the age of 21 in England on Nov. 29. The mare had a great career, having won 10 races and placing 9th in stakes. She earned about $6, 312, 552. Significantly, she won the 2006 Emirates Airline Breeder’s Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1t), as well as the 2004 VO5 Breeder’s Cup Filly and Mare Turf. Ouija board received numerous accolades, such as the Eclipse awards.

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Many horses may grace the equestrian realm with their hoofprints and regal racing skills, but Ouija Board’s legacy is simply unmatched.

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