A Right Royal Performance
Sun 22 Dec 2024
Winner 95 of 2024: KING’S SCHOOL, trained by Gemma Tutty and ridden by Kaiya Fraser(3). ‘BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap’ over 7f at Newcastle.
Finally! It was a well-deserved first victory for our super-consistent but unlucky King’s School. Having been beaten less than a length when runner-up on four consecutive starts over C&D over the past few months, and a good fourth last time out, the pair broke well and sat prominently, before making his move against the standside rail. The clear leader ensured the race was run at a true pace, but King’s School timed his effort just right on this occasion, showing a good attitude and battling bravely to the line. His first win was long overdue! A Merry Christmas to his owners.
Watch the full race replay here: https://www.attheraces.com/atrplayer-popout/VOD/1480369?showResult=yes
Timeform rated his first victory with a t82:
A delighted Kaiya Fraser spoke to Sky Sports Racing after the race: "My first thought was finally to be honest. So well deserved, and everyone had a big smile on their faces. Everyone is happy. It's fantastic for the horse to get his head in front. He is a very genuine horse, and he has been unlucky everytime he came second, he always bumped into one. A fantastic result today."
Find the official photo gallery here: http://https://www.grossick.co.uk/p/80532khg/C385958041/x7-king-s-school