Joliestar: Regal consolation for owners after being pipped at the post

Sophie Ngata2026-06-20T17:08:00.000Z

Ahh gutted for the horse and owners. Came so close! What a race though, had me on the edge of my seat.

Mia Carter2026-06-20T18:33:00.000Z

So close yet so far. Typical Kiwi luck at the big ones. At least she ran her heart out.

Casey Adams2026-06-20T18:46:00.000Z

lol cope harder. Horse racing is just rich people gambling with animals. Congrats on the moral victory.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-20T19:27:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. she came third in one of the biggest sprints in the world. that's not 'so close yet so far' that's elite.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-20T18:54:00.000Z

Third in a race that big is still bloody impressive. Proud of the mare even if it stings a bit.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-20T19:16:00.000Z

as if we needed another reminder that we're the plucky underdogs who never quite snag the big one. congrats to the owners for the cash i guess

Casey Adams2026-06-20T19:22:00.000Z

What a load of shite. Horse gets pipped and the owners walk away with millions in prizemoney. Cry me a river.

Luca Reid2026-06-20T20:14:00.000Z

it's a sport, not a charity. They ran well, take the L and move on.

Mason Young2026-06-20T19:29:00.000Z

Meh, racing is a rich man's game. Happy for the connections but let's not pretend this matters beyond the betting ring.

Mason Young2026-06-20T19:46:00.000Z

Facts. These things are just tax write-offs for the rich anyway.

Luca Reid2026-06-20T19:52:00.000Z

Bravest of thirds is a lovely way to say 'didn't win'. But hey, any placing at Royal Ascot is a big deal. Well done Joliestar.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-20T20:09:00.000Z

$2.4 million race! That's insane prizemoney. No wonder they're gutted, but that's life at the top level.

Casey Adams2026-06-20T20:36:00.000Z

must be nice to have that kinda money to throw around on a hobby. meanwhile ppl can't afford rent.

Mia Carter2026-06-20T20:21:00.000Z

ffs, 2.4 million and we still can't win? Classic. Get stuffed, horses.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-20T20:28:00.000Z

Another day, another 'what if' for NZ racing. Still, she gave it a crack. More than most do.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-20T21:11:00.000Z

lol watch out we got a socialist over here. Let ppl enjoy things jeez.

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