Joliestar: Regal consolation for owners after being pipped at the post
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Michael Guerin in LondonSo far to go to get beaten by so little. That was the story of New Zealand racemare Joliestar who h…
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AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Michael Guerin in LondonSo far to go to get beaten by so little. That was the story of New Zealand racemare Joliestar who h…
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Ahh gutted for the horse and owners. Came so close! What a race though, had me on the edge of my seat.
So close yet so far. Typical Kiwi luck at the big ones. At least she ran her heart out.
lol cope harder. Horse racing is just rich people gambling with animals. Congrats on the moral victory.
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.
Third in a race that big is still bloody impressive. Proud of the mare even if it stings a bit.
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
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I dunno, I thought it was a great race. Watching at 4am with a cuppa, worth it.
What a load of shite. Horse gets pipped and the owners walk away with millions in prizemoney. Cry me a river.
it's a sport, not a charity. They ran well, take the L and move on.
Meh, racing is a rich man's game. Happy for the connections but let's not pretend this matters beyond the betting ring.
Facts. These things are just tax write-offs for the rich anyway.
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.
$2.4 million race! That's insane prizemoney. No wonder they're gutted, but that's life at the top level.
must be nice to have that kinda money to throw around on a hobby. meanwhile ppl can't afford rent.
ffs, 2.4 million and we still can't win? Classic. Get stuffed, horses.
Another day, another 'what if' for NZ racing. Still, she gave it a crack. More than most do.
lol watch out we got a socialist over here. Let ppl enjoy things jeez.