Shane Foley takes top spot in international jockeys’ challenge

Irish ace enjoys two winners to beat American great Mike Smith for first prize.
Leading Irish jockey Shane Foley claimed top honours in the stc International Jockeys Challenge in Riyadh on Friday. Riders from all over the world jetted in to Saudi Arabia for the second running of the competition, which acts as the perfect appetiser to Saturday’s high-profile card at the King Adbulaziz Racetrack, which features the $20million Saudi Cup. Foley, who as stable jockey Jessica Harrington has enjoyed big-race success aboard the likes of Albigna, Cadillac and Lucky Vega in the last couple of years, landed two of the four races that form the challenge, first striking gold on Emblem Star. The 3-1 favourite was drawn widest of all in the second leg of the event, but a smart start allowed Foley to navigate his mount across the track and take up a handy position before kicking clear from the home turn for a decisive victory.Quickfire double for Shane Foley!
MOTAWARIYAH takes Leg 3 of the #IJC in style.
#TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/QPW9fMYebe — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 19, 2021
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