Goldship Progeny Mynelle L’Aurea Wins Nakayama 10R Stakes
On Sunday May 9th 2021 at Nakayama Racecourse, Goldship progeny Mynelle L'Aurea won its first major stakes race - 10R Stakes - much to the joy of its jockey and spectators alike!
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A photo of Mynelle L'Aurea galloping across the finish line at Nakayama Racecourse with its jockey atop cheering in celebration of its victory at 10R Stakes
On Sunday, May 9th, 2021, the Nakayama Racecourse hosted the 10R Stakes. The winner of this race was Mynelle L’Aurea, a progeny of the sire Goldship. This was a momentous occasion for both horse and jockey alike as they achieved their first victory in a major race. The race began with Mynelle L’Aurea taking an early lead and maintaining it throughout the majority of the race. As they entered the final stretch, there were several horses that made an attempt to overtake them but none could match the speed and endurance of Mynelle L’Aurea. In the end, they crossed the finish line with a time of 1 minute 11 seconds flat, beating out their closest competitor by two lengths. The jockey aboard Mynelle L’Aurea was ecstatic after crossing the finish line and celebrated their victory with cheers from those in attendance at Nakayama Racecourse. This win marks a major milestone for both horse and jockey as it is their first victory in a major stakes race. It is also notable that this is only Goldship's second progeny to ever win such an event since his debut in 2015. Mynelle L'Aurea's success has been met with great enthusiasm from racing fans around Japan who have taken to social media to congratulate both horse and jockey on their impressive feat. With this win under their belt, it will be interesting to see what other successes await them in future races!