Just The Judge prevails in Irish 1,000 Guineas – Horseracing News
Just The Judge proved her class in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas (Group 1) at Curragh in Ireland by winning the race comfortably. The victory helped her owners bag a cash prize of £141,463.41 in the end.
The three-year-old filly was expected to be dominant, thus she was given the best odds for victory. When the traps were opened, she did not attack her opponents and opted to save stamina for the later stages. This strategy worked
out perfectly for her, as she managed to lead the final 150 yards with ease.
On the performance of Just The Judge, trainer Charles Hills stated, “She's a diamond filly. She's a great filly to deal with, so easy and very professional. Jamie (jockey) has given her a peach [of a ride]. He rode her just like
he said in the paddock to the stride. The Coronation Stakes should really suit her.”
Jamie Spencer was also happy with the ride and said, “She's a smart filly. I got a good position and at halfway I was very happy and it all went really well. She's a filly we always thought would want further and she'll be even
better when she goes further.”
This was the second outing for the Irish filly this year and she pleased her fans by getting back on top once again. In her previous race, she was unable to finish on top of the table and had to settle for the runner up spot.
Prior to that, Just The Judge had appeared in three events during 2012 and managed to win all of them. She has now increased her overall tally of victories to four and will be looking to deliver strong results in the future competitions.
Other than the victorious filly, Rehn's Nest also made a solid impression in the Irish 1,000 Guineas despite the fact that she was amongst the least favourites to succeed. Her runner up place would have pleased the owners, as they
bagged a cash prize of £46,341.46.
Although Rehn's Nest does not have a very good record, she seems to be headed towards the right direction now and might start winning some important events in the future.
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