OWN A STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 HORSE

Apr 6, 2023

Cool Jakey running on the Star Championships Day 2 trained by Mark Newnham for the NSW Tycoons

To OWN a runner on The Star Championships Day 2 is a dream come true, to OWN a favourite on such a prestigious day is the next level. 

After much anticipation about whether Cool Jakey would head to the Arrowfield 3yo Sprint or the South Pacific Classic for the NSW Tycoons trainer Mark Newnham has made his call and decided to send him to…

The South Pacific Classic!

Cool Jakey has drawn barrier 8, much more favourable than his barrier 13 draw in the Arrowfield. The South Pacific won’t be a stroll for Cool Jakey, but the opposition isn’t as strong on paper, the extra 200 metres looks perfect and the prospect of a Soft surface is also another tick in the box for the Tycoons. 

NSW Tycoons’ owners had to be patient with Cool Jakey, he was slow to mature and needed plenty of time in the paddock but that patience is now being rewarded. 

He’s had just the three starts for a stunning debut win at Warwick Farm, lead all the way next start at Newcastle and most recently drew the extreme outside barrier before finishing a great third at Randwick over 1400 metres. 

Jockey Tyler Schiller who has ridden Cool Jakey to victory twice before stays onboard and is in great form.

So congratulations to all owners in the NSW Tycoons, you now officially have a horse running on at The Championships Day 2, on the biggest stage at Royal Randwick, this is what dreams are made of. 

Amazingly, there are still shares available in Cool Jakey as part of the NSW Tycoons team,  plus 6 other premium racehorses.

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BOUNCE BACK FACTOR 

As Tycoons were made aware of, there’s a theory in racing that when a horse suffers from cardiac arrhythmia, “you must back it next start” and they win. 

And that was certainly the message after Cool Jakey suffered cardiac arrhythmia the previous start at Randwick, with Joe Pride telling Tycoons in the pre-race late mail, “Don’t worry about what happened last start, the horse is fine and he looks great,” how right Joe was with Cool Jakey leading all the way.

COOL JAKEY THE KING OF WARWICK FARM 050325

Cool Jakey battling to the line with Emmadella

Cool Jakey trainer Joe Pride, Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TK

Trainer Joe Pride and son Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TRL Rep TK

HIPPO FROM BARRIER TO BOX

Adam Hyeronimus was having his first sit on Cool Jakey and he rode him a treat. We joked before the race “just go to the front and improve your position” and that’s exactly what he did. 

“He jumped well and found a nice rhythm straight away, he had a nice time so I let him slide early into it at the 600metres so we did go a bit early. 

“He felt fantastic throughout the run and was doing it easily, so I did get a bit of a surprise how quickly he stopped. 

“So maybe I did go too early, but in saying that, maybe seven furlongs is his upper limit. On that effort he’ll be winning again” Jockey Adam Hyeronimus said.

JOE DELIGHTED

“That was good guys” trainer Joe Pride said, with a big smile to a large contingent of NSW Tycoons on Cool Jakey returning to scale. 

“Look it was nice to see him win on a track that wasn’t bottomless wet, it opens up a lot more opportunities for him. 

“In saying that if there was a 1400m for him in a fortnight on a Good track I would probably be reluctant to start him. We need to nurse him through it and the next month – six weeks isn’t going to be easy because it’s carnival time. 

Cool Jakey the king of Warwick Farm with NSW Tycoons

Cool Jakey in the winners circle with NSW Tycoons’ owners

WHATS NEXT – PACK YOUR BAGS

The Tycoons have been very patient with Cool Jakey and their patience has been rewarded. He is building a very nice career record which stands at only 13 starts for 5 wins and a minor placing and is now pushing the $200,000 in prize money. 

‘Jakey’ has initially pulled up well, but we all know that he is a delicate soul and has to be treated with kindness and Joe is reluctant to push him too hard too quickly. Which is fair enough. 

“We might even consider travelling him maybe to Melbourne or Brisbane for a wet track, we just need to look after him.

“He’s been a good horse for us, we will look after him and his best opportunities will come in the Winter,” Joe concluded. 

Congratulations to all NSW Tycoons and winning connections.

Go you good thing!

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