“Such a Shame”: Horse Racing Fans Disheartened as Daryl Jacob’s Betfair Chase Performance Goes Unseen

The perfect pairing of skilled jockeys and promising horses makes horse racing an exhilarating atmosphere. So when renowned Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up, Bravemansgame, and equestrian icon Daryl Jacob announced their pairing, anticipation enveloped days leading to the Betfair Chase. The race itself is well-known for its surprise outcomes.

As the race unfolded many were betting on the formidable pair to take the lead, in the stamina-sucking dirt ground. While some complained about missing out on the live-action show, a recent update brought an exclusive on the Chase day.

Horse racing performance worth watching

A firsthand look at Saturday’s Grade 1 Betfair Chase from Haydock was shared by @itvracing on Twitter (X). Among the six horses who participated, the posted video provided a glimpse into first-time paired Bravemansgame and Daryl Jacob’s racing. Accompanied by the caption, “On board with @Dazjacob10 and Bravemansgame in what was a thrilling Betfair Chase! “

The video shows a dramatic change of power position by the two horses on the run majorly highlighting Jacob and Bravemansgame’s action. The thoroughbred’s pace did slow up over the course. Showing a near-to-close dominant position followed by steady and consistent jumps. Reigning race champion, Protektorat, started strong but his early efforts exhausted him. As they reached the back straight of the last circle, Bravemansgame, overtook and eventually won the race.

During the third-to-last obstacle, Daryl Jacob put pressure on the runner-up, and it was evident that the eventual winner had taken the lead. This was Bravemansgame’s second appearance at the racecourse having won on the Betfair Chase in 2021.

Fans share mixed reactions to the thrilling chase

Watching the clip, many fans were in a frenzy of how the race turned out to be. At the same time, the limited live stream had some complaints about the FOMO. One fan wrote, “Such a shame we can’t watch this live.” Appreciating the rider’s point of view a fan wrote, “Thats amazing to watch” Another one wrote, “Blinkers might be worth a try.” A detail observer pointed out, “Ears pricked but doesn’t pick up.”

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Being a renowned name, the racing community was quick to pick on horse action as one wrote, “Bravemansgame doesn’t want to race anymore.” Finally, one said, “If he says Giddy up like he should he wins.”

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