Owner Wang Ruiqing Rides First Winner As A Jockey

Thoroughbred owner Wang Ruiqing rode his own colt Xin Nian Zhi Huo (Chi) (Chivalry (Aus) to victory in a 1000-meter race in Yulong racecourse Saturday. Starting from gate two, the juvenile was midpack early and was in the fifth heading into the final 400 meters. Passing the furlong pole, the Zhang Mingliang-trained colt burst into the front and claimed a narrow victory for Ruiqing. It was the first win for Ruiqing in a Thoroughbred Flat race.

A jubilant Wang replied after the race, “I started my professional jockey training when most jockeys reach their retirement age..Seven years of hard work is the witness of my horseracing dream. My gratitude goes to Yulong Jockey Club, to my mentor Zhang Mingliang and to all my friends and family for their unwavering support and understanding.”

As a veteran pigeon racing owner, Wang developed a passionate interest in horses around seven years ago. He purchased a bay foal named Hui Tong Tian Xia (Chi) who later became dual China Horse of Year (2018 – 2019). Ruiqing began his own jockey training while working his stable star. Two years' of devotion earned him a Junior Rider license from International Racing Academy in 2018.

Ruiqing, who rides regularly in the morning, currently has 28 starts under his belt.

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Racing Resumes in Wuhan, China

Thoroughbred racing resumed in Wuhan, China on Oct. 1. Racing had been halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic which originated in the region. A crowd of 3,000 fans were allowed to attend the races, with masks and strict social distancing measures enforced. The first race of the five-race card was the China Cup (video), which went to Ashraf (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) in track-record time. Racecourse announcer Wen Li proclaimed, “Wuhan racing, we are back.”

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