Held an award ceremony for horse officials in Seoul in the first half of 2024 with horse racing fans
Jul 04, 2024
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Woo Tae-yul Mazu and DMCT Corporation Mazu, who have been acting as opponents for about 10 years, reached 100 wins in June, respectively, and rose to the rank of multi-riding horse owners.
To Lee Hyuk, who achieved a total of 500 wins with the racehorse 'Yongam World' on June 1, Shin Hyung-chul, president of the Jockey Association, and representatives of horse racing fans gave trophies and bouquets of flowers to congratulate and encourage them. Immediately after the 500th victory race, in a humble and calm tone, "Worrying only increases. Even if there are difficulties, this will pass by. I will always be grateful to those around me and go to win 1,000 games."Lee Hyuk-ki, who said ", is also the son of assistant teacher Lee Hee-young, who was the main character of the retirement ceremony on the same day.
Teacher Lee Hee-young, who was looking at her son's winning scene with a happy expression, left Seoul Race Park, where she spent nearly 80% of her life, after thanking the horse racing fan and asking for her son, Jockey Lee Hyuk. Including his career as a jockey, it was a small but touching last greeting from the hero, who left four grand prize races and a brilliant record of 717 wins while working as an assistant teacher for 48 years.
On this day, Park Hee-chul, who retired from teaching at the age of 63, produced a famous horse such as the Presidential Cup winner 'French Dancer' three years after his debut. In addition to this, Teacher Park, who has made many stories and impressions, including winning two Grand Prix races, said "No need to say. I have a good time here. I hope the horse racing fans do well, too!" left a final greeting that. Unlike the 'cool' comment, applause erupted from all over the place as he conveyed his affection for the horse racing fans as a big bow.
The event was attended by Song Dae-young, head of the Korea Racing Association, Park Jong-gon, president of the Seoul Teachers' Association, and Shin Hyung-chul, president of the Jockey Association.
wman@sportschosun.com
