Global Hit became the best representative of the year, winning two domestic horses!
Dec 26, 2024
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▶Yeon representative horse and two best domestic horses, 'Global Hit' proves that he is the champion of Korean horse racing
The 2024 Korean race was truly the year of 'Global Hit'. Global Hit was named as both the best domestic racehorses in Seoul and Pukyong integration and the representative horse of the year representing the Korean race in 2024. Last year 'Global Hit', which unfortunately ranked second in 'Presidential Bae' and 'Grand Prix', gave 'Winnersman' the seat of representative of the year to 'Winnersman', took the throne proudly this year.
He is rewriting the history of Korean horses by winning the 'Global Hit', which was selected as the best Korean 3rd generation horse by winning the 'Korean Derby' last year, and the 'Presidential Cup' and the 'Grand Prix' this year. `I had the best year in my life and I still feel like I'm floating on clouds,' said Kim Joon-hyun of Global Hit, who began his acceptance speech. `I don't know how happy I am that the moment I was born, the moment I received it myself, the 'Global Hit' is on a roll.' "There is a lot of expectation for Global Hit who will move to Dubai in early January. We will do our best to make it a successful challenge for the horse racing fans who support us."He expressed his determination for the Dubai World Cup qualifying tournament, which will start in January."
▶The Best Jockey Award, the ninth winner of the award, Crown Prince Moon Se-young, has won 2,000 games in his career '-30'
Crown Prince Moon Se-young was named in the best jockey category in Seoul, which showed the best performance this year. In her 24th year since debut, Moon Se-young, who is considered Korea's top jockey in name and reality, has been honored as the ninth best jockey in her career. Moon Se-young, who won the most games this year in both Seoul and Pukyong, showed an overwhelming winning rate of 25 percent. Jockey Moon Se-young, who has won five Grand Prix races this year alone, has only 30 wins left to achieve the milestone of 2,000 wins in his career. The flag bearer Moon Se-young said, `I will not forget the importance of being deceived by familiarity. I will always be a jockey who is grateful to horse racing fans and officials. It's my ninth best jockey award, but whenever I receive it, I always feel the pressure and responsibility to do well next year as well."I'm honored and grateful that more horse racing spectators than professional baseball have cheered me up by shouting my name. I will live with my fans."
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Seo In-seok, an assistant teacher in Article 33, who produced the leading character 'Eunpa Sarang', who won the best grand prize race in the first half of the year, 'Korean Derby', was selected as the best assistant teacher in this year's Seoul race. Teacher Seo In-seok, who showed passion and sincerity with an overwhelming number of participations of more than 500 this year alone, won the most prize money with 55 wins. Teacher Seo In-seok "I am grateful to receive a meaningful award. I was able to stand here because of the staff who worked hard even in poor conditions"I will not lose my initial focus and push forward firmly toward the development of the Korean race.", leaving a short but strong impression.
▶ Article 34 of Seoul Becomes Best Management Team for Creating a Safe Horse Racing Environment
According to comprehensive evaluations such as excellent race performance and safe horse racing environment this year, Article 34 led by assistant teacher Riccardi was selected for Seoul Best Management Team. Article 34, which manages more than 40 racehorses, including the luxury mare "Wonderful Slu" who won the Grand Race twice this year, recorded more than 50 wins and a high win rate of nearly 20%. Team leader Yoo Young-ki, who participated in the awards ceremony on behalf of Article 34, said, `My dream was to be selected as the best management team, but I finally realized it this year, 32 years after I was at the racetrack"The reason why I was able to stand here was because of my great support in a difficult time and the excellent ability of the assistant teacher Riccardi who gave me the honor of the award."
▶'Fair Play Spirit Realization'Jockey Moon Jung-kyun Wins Fair Play Award
The Fair Play Award is given to those who have the lowest number of days of suspension and fines among the top 20 riders in the race performance. This year's Fair Play Award was won by jockey Moon Jung-kyun, who is on the verge of achieving 500 career wins. Jockey Moon Jung-kyun practiced the spirit of fair play in each race to the extent that even though he participated in 308 races, which is 1.5 times the average of the Seoul jockey this year, no single day of suspension was imposed. Jockey Moon Jung-kyun "It is an honor to receive a meaningful award. I will continue to strive for the safety of my fellow riders and my safety in every race."
Chairman Chung Ki-hwan of the Korea Racing Authority, who attended the award ceremony, said, `This year was a year when the horse racing and horse industry took a big leap forward, including the official launch of online horse betting, the achievement of 24 countries for export to Gyeongju, and the Korea Cup performance of domestic horses.' He went on to congratulate and thank those who have been honored with awards in each category and express their deep gratitude for their hard work throughout the year.
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