Separating horses in an intense stretch, 3-year-old boy by Agricola Haras Jockey Lukka you are stable Mi Elegido with his nose to win at Club Gran Premio Hipico Falabella (G1) May 28 at Club Hipico de Santiago. With this victory, the son of Looking Lucky earn an automatic berth and fees paid in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) on November 4 at Santa Anita . Park through the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series.
Trained by Patricio Baeza and ridden by Jorge Gonzalez, Lukka joins Al Muthanawinner of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate (G1) in South Africa in January, as the first horses to earn an automatic entry into this year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Lukka finished the 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) with a time of 1:59.11 on a pitch that was rated as good.
Disqualified as the favorites 9-5 in the 12-horse field, Lukka comfortably overcame the pace in the first half-mile in seventh place, while the long shot Gamberetti took the lead, followed closely 11-1 Mi Elegido, netinnaand children Lili’s mother.
As the fields spread out, Gonzalez on board the Lukka began a coordinated drive inside the final 1/4 mile and off the tracks to pass the weary horses, with his steady friend Mama Lili just outside. also occupies an important position. Jockey Gonzalo Ulloa desperately urged Mi Elegido to hold off the rapidly approaching Lukka but had to be in second place, with Mama Lili only slightly behind in third. kid Ivory Coast placed behind Mama Lili, and finished taking the first four places for coach Baeza.
Today’s win is Lukka’s second consecutive win in Group 1. Showing his versatility, Lukka won the Gran Premio Hipodromo Chile (G1) in 2,200 meters (about 1 3/8 miles) on dirt on April 29. Before that, he finished second in the El match. Derby (G1) on the field of Valparaiso Sports Club in Santiago. Lukka has now won three races in nine starts.
As part of the Challenge Series benefits, Breeders’ Cup will pay the entry fee to get Lukka started in the Breeders’ Cup Mile. The Breeders’ Cup will also provide a travel allowance for all starters outside of North America to compete at the World Championships.
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