The race that stops a religion?
This year's Melbourne Cup will have a Jewish flavour with two Jewish owners having horses in "the race that stops a nation" - Brae Sokolski and Soney Roth.
THIS year’s Melbourne Cup will have a Jewish flavour with two Jewish owners having horses in “the race that stops a nation”.
Part owner Brae Sokolski’s Humidor, has firmed in betting after a valiant effort last week, finishing second to Winx in the Cox Plate.
“I’ll make the most of every single moment and win, lose or draw, it’s just priceless,” Sokolski said.
“It’s not about prize money, it’s just the experience.”
Sonney Roth, who last year had a runner in the Caulfield Cup, will watch his Red Cardinal – who has been flown to Australia especially for the big race – in action on Tuesday.
“It’s always been a dream since I have been involved in horse racing to have a Melbourne Cup runner,” Roth told The AJN.
Depending on the track, Roth is confident Red Cardinal can have a really good race, admitting that in the Melbourne Cup, “anything could happen”.
“If he finishes top five, it’s happy days. Top three, I’m ecstatic, and if he’s a winner, well, I won’t be showing up to work for a while.
“It’s an amazing experience and it may never happen again in our life, because everything has to fall into place to get a horse in this race.”
DANIEL SHANDLER
comments