If a Ride of the Year award existed on the Malaysian circuit, home-grown jockey Lim Aun Kean would have been a front runner to the nod, following his stunning winning ride on Rocky Pegasus in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 10.
The Kedah-born rider lost his near-side iron at the jumpout, but, amazingly, was still able to steer the second favourite to a thrilling short-head win over Trees Of Valinor (Ruzaini Supien).
The first SOS signs appeared when Rocky Pegasus was dropped to second-last - while he had followed in midfield at his previous three starts - and it soon became apparent Lim had his left foot dangling loose.
Such a sight in horse racing normally equates to an early exit, but in Rocky Pegasus' case, he had a saving grace. Lim's right foot was still in his stirrup.
The Redwood three-year-old, otherwise, looked to be travelling reasonably well despite being slightly detached from the main pack, while Lim appeared to be handling the pickle he was in the best way he could.
Turning for home, Rocky Pegasus had noticeably not lost any more ground. He was still within striking distance, but with two odds left to beat at the 300m.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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