British jockey Richard Kingscote broke through with his first victory in the United States on his last day of his winter sojourn at Gulfstream Park.
The 36-year-old jockey, who rode Desert Crown to victory in last season's Epsom Derby (G1), guided Bill Mott-trained Arthur's Ride ($6.40) to an impressive and hard-fought triumph in the Race 10, an $84,000 maiden special weight race for 3-year-olds.
“I'm really pleased. It's my last day riding, so I'm grateful to the folks for putting me up and it's nice to get a winner before heading home,” Kingscote said. “Mr. Mott is a great trainer, knows what he's doing and fair play to him for putting me on a live chance.”
Kingscote and Arthur's Pride set the pace while under heavy pressure from favored Case and Dreamlike along the backstretch to the top of the stretch. Arthur's Tale held a clear lead in mid-stretch and held gamely to hold off a resurgent Dreamlike to win by 1 ½ lengths.
Kingscote, who picked up the mount aboard Arthur's Ride Saturday morning, had 16 previous mounts since arriving in mid-January.
“I've really enjoyed it. It's been good. Things are very different out here, but I've enjoyed it. The lifestyle is great, Kingscote said. “I didn't expect to be getting a winner, so I'm pleased we got one.”
Kingscote will linger in South Florida for a few more days before taking the long way back to England.
“The kids are coming up next week, we've got a few days, and then I'm home Thursday,” Kingscote said. “Saudi next week and back to work at home.”
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