Spacewalk lands Rising Fast Stakes
Jamie Kah said she would love it if Najem Suhail was in every race that she rides Spacewalk in after guiding the sprinter to victory in the Group 3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m).
Najem Suhail went out at a strong gallop and opened up an eight-length lead by the time the half-way point was reached.
There was those on-course wondering if Najem Suhail could be reeled in, but Kah was confident of over-hauling the leader.
Kah had been winless in the metropolitan area since October 1 before scoring at Moonee Valley on Friday night and doubling up on Saturday.
“I’d love it if that horse was in every one of his (Spacewalk) races,” Kah said.
“He just needs a bum to follow and horses to chase down.
“I knew Najem Suhail couldn’t maintain that, so I was just being patient and waiting.
“We love riding winners and especially on Derby Day.
“It is fantastic.”
Patience no Cause For Concern for Kah
Jamie Kah was rewarded for her patience in guiding Cause For Concern to victory in the Group 2 The Damien Oliver (1400m).
Withdrawn by trainer Shawn Mathrick from the Group 3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m) earlier in the program, Kah needed to be patient when held up behind runners in the straight.
Kah was able to weave a late passage and dive between runners where she drove No Cause For Concern home to victory over Bandersnatch.
The win completed a double for Kah who, ironically, won the Rising Fast Stakes aboard Spacewalk.
“It’s very nice,” Kah said of her double.
“I had to be very patient, (but) I think it helped this horse in the end.
“I’m not saying he needs to be saved for the last minute, but it definitely helped him today.
“I think when he’s exposed too early, he might think about it a little bit, but today he had to be brave, and it paid off.”