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Up to this point, the horse racing industry has seen no shortage of incredible races. Fans are eagerly anticipating the big G1 events that are just around the corner in 2024, and the campaign so far is going swimmingly. When it comes to horse racing, few venues can surpass the excitement of Kempton Park Racecourse. The 2024 season hasn’t let fans down either, with the most recent event being the Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle, which a 5-year-old mare dominated.

It was breathtaking to see the hurdle race. Georgi Girl, a 5-year-old mare, seemed unstoppable for most of the race, but she was challenged in the last stretch by Amelia’s Dance. The footage of the race, which showcased the horse’s prowess, quickly went viral on social media.

A spectacular performance at Kempton Park Racecourse

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Many historic events have taken place at Kempton Park Racecourse. After winning her first race of the 2024 season, the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, at Sandown, Georgi Girl, proved herself to the horse racing community. The 5-year-old’s impressive performance in her last race had the spectators eagerly awaiting her arrival at Kempton Park Racecourse. The Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Mares’ Handicap Hurdle had nine horses entered, but only six actually raced.

Elizabeth Gale, the jockey, had the horse positioned in the rear, waiting for the right moment to get on. But Georgi Girl grabbed the lead after the sixth hurdle. However, Amelia’s Dance was a formidable opponent on the track, even though she had incredible speed. In the X post by Racing TV, Amelia’s Dance sprang flawlessly over the last hurdle and quickly closed the gap to the leader. Even though Amelia’s Dance and Georgi Girl were in a close race, the 5-year-old mare’s speed ultimately won out. Just like her season opener at Sandown, Georgi Girl won spectacularly this time.

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Banger of a season opener

The first race of the season isn’t always a party for every horse. However, those that do are eagerly anticipating each and every race that remains in the season. The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle was to be held at Sandown, and Georgi Girl was one of eight horses entered. During the 8-hurdle race, Maj Charlie O’Shea rode the mare Georgi Girl, and the horse aggressively pursued the lead.

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But the mare struggled at the fourth hurdle, making her lose the lead of the race. However, she quickly reclaimed it after the sixth obstacle. Despite the difficulty of the race, Georgi Girl finished 19 lengths clear of Douglas Dc, the second-place finisher. The horse stormed down the final stretch, claiming victory with ease, for there were no more hurdles in her path.

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