Jamie Kah‘s stellar Melbourne Cup Carnival got off to a flying start as she guided Goldrush Guru to a dominant victory in the Group 1 Victoria Derby. The Andrew Gluyas-trained colt, coming off a strong win in the Listed Hill Smith Stakes, showcased his immense potential on the Flemington track.
2024 Victoria Derby winner Goldrush Guru was enormous up from a Listed 1800m win to salute over 2500m in the Group 1. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.
Kah’s masterful ride was crucial to Goldrush Guru’s success. She settled the horse perfectly in a one-off position, allowing him to unleash a powerful finishing burst in the straight. The colt’s impressive turn of foot proved decisive, as he surged past the field to win by a commanding 1.5 lengths.
“It means everything to us. Obviously we love riding Group 1 winners, but it just makes it so much more special when it’s for some fantastic people like Andrew,” Kah said.
“I used to ride for Andrew and Leon. I rode some shockers back in the day for them, so it was nice to repay them on the big stage on Derby Day.
“My plan was to get back on him. Couldn’t hold him early. I was going to be wide and somehow found a little gap to slot into.
“Once I found the gap, he just fell asleep and gave me a beautiful run throughout.
“He won it a long way out and I could have stopped him for another lap, but he wanted to keep going.
“They’ve trained this horse to perfection. He’s looked good winning in Adelaide but obviously the class is a bit different.
“I didn’t know how we were going to measure up, but they’ve done a good job!”
Scary, trained by Emma-Lee & David Browne, emerged as a surprise contender, running a gallant second at massive odds. John Sargent‘s China Sea rounded out the trifecta.
This victory marks a significant milestone for both Kah and Gluyas. Kah’s outstanding performance further solidifies her status as one of Australia’s top jockeys, while Gluyas’s training prowess is evident in Goldrush Guru’s impressive rise.
With this Derby win, Goldrush Guru has cemented his place as a rising star in Australian racing. His future looks bright, and he could potentially develop into a top-class stayer.
2024 Victoria Derby Results
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | GOLDRUSH GURU | Andrew Gluyas | Ms Jamie Kah | 13 | 57kg | $8 | |||
| 2 | 13 | SCARY (NZ) | Emma-Lee & David Browne | Luke Nolen | 1.5L | 7 | 57kg | $41 | ||
| 3 | 11 | CHINA SEA | John Sargent | Mark Zahra | 1.96L | 6 | 57kg | $11 | ||
| 4 | 6 | KINGOFWALLSTREET | Matt Cumani | Michael Dee | 2.02L | 8 | 57kg | $17 | ||
| 5 | 1 | EL CASTELLO | Anthony Cummings | Joshua Parr | 2.77L | 16 | 57kg | $3.90F | ||
| 6 | 2 | RED ACES | Nick Ryan | Jamie Mott | 4.77L | 3 | 57kg | $8 | ||
| 7 | 8 | KING OF THUNDER (NZ) | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | James McDonald | 4.83L | 1 | 57kg | $6 | ||
| 8 | 5 | SAINT EMILION | Ciaron Maher | Tim Clark | 6.83L | 5 | 57kg | $21 | ||
| 9 | 12 | HOT TOO GO | Danny O’Brien | Jordan Childs | 7.03L | 11 | 57kg | $61 | ||
| 10 | 3 | KEENELAND (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Hugh Bowman | 7.78L | 9 | 57kg | $11 | ||
| 11 | 7 | POLITELY DUN | Danny O’Brien | Damian Lane | 11.78L | 4 | 57kg | $11 | ||
| 12 | 9 | TENBURY WELLS | Brad Widdup | Blake Shinn | 12.28L | 12 | 57kg | $21 | ||
| 13 | 15 | WEST INDIES (NZ) | Mark Walker | Craig Newitt | 14.78L | 15 | 57kg | $151 | ||
| 14 | 16 | AUTUMNHEAT | Matt Cumani | Eoin Walsh | 22.78L | 10 | 57kg | $201 | ||
| 15 | 10 | PERU | Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson | Declan Bates | 24.28L | 2 | 57kg | $101 | ||
| 16 | 14 | OXFORD BLUE | Julius Sandhu | Ethan Brown | 44.28L | 14 | 57kg | $51 | ||
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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