Days After Winning Famed Equestrian Event on Home Soil, $2,469,002,250 Worth Jockey Goes Candid About ’A Special Win”

Famed jockey James Graham won the Governor’s Handicap on August 2. His 3-year-old colt amazed all the spectators at Horseshoe Indianapolis with its incredible speed and agility. After the historic win, Graham revealed some inside information about his horse.

The horse has a mind of its own and will not let the rider dictate its action. This is exactly what happened in Shelbyville on Wednesday. King Ice had a slow start, but halfway through the race, it picked up speed and overtook all the other horses, securing a remarkable victory. James Graham, while praising his horse’s indomitable spirit, unveiled its unique personality.

James Graham Unveils King Ice’s Remarkable Character to the Equestrian Community

King Ice secured the $250,000 Governor’s Handicap trophy in an unusual fashion. When the horse left the post nine, it seemed reluctant to achieve significant speed. While all the other Colts shot out of their post, King Ice showed no interest in giving chase. Santo Sanjur and Bad Boy Geist took advantage from the start and overtook Run Away Rojo at the turn. The spectators’ attention was fixed on the top horses like Looking Good Lewis and Win Me Over. Run Away Rojo also smartly conserved its energy and kept trailing the others, looking for an opportunity. At the final turn, Run Away Rojo surprised everyone with its late surge. But no one noticed that King Ice was already closing in on it with incredible speed.

King Ice ran with great determination down the final stretch. In the end, it won the race by a distance of 3 1/4 lengths. Run Away Rojo came in second place, followed by Corona Grande and ridden by Edgar Morales in third place. After the race, Graham spoke to Paulick Report and said, “I think he enjoys it…Last time, I tried to force him to move on, but he didn’t go”. The special nature of the horse and its rare talent has made him a favorite for his owners. The Keen Ice colt is cherished by the owners as their most precious possession.

King Ice’s owners revel in his remarkable victory

King Ice is owned by Hillerich Racing and Bernie Flint’s L.T.B. Inc. Ron Hillerich King Ice and has been with him since birth. His sire Unbridled Express was also part of Hillerich Racing-Flint’s breeding program. His dam Express Run has quite a reputation in Indiana after six victories. Express Run is also the Frances Slocum title holder and has won over $343,000 in lifetime earnings. George Leonard III trained King Ice from infancy and was in raptures after its performance. His owners are also proud of the colt’s accomplishments.

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Hillerich said, “We are totally blessed to have a horse like him,” but he gave all credit to its jockey and trainer for King Ice’s success. He has promoted many elite horses for his equestrian facility over the years. Now King Ice has joined the ranks of his most successful horses.

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