Game Gamely finally breaks the duck

The eight-time runner-up sheds his maiden's tag at his 21st start with Alysha Collett astride

Gamely breaking through at his 21st start for his maiden victory with jockey Alysha Collett astride in Race 2 at Kranji last night. He beat the $12 favourite Simba.
Gamely breaking through at his 21st start for his maiden victory with jockey Alysha Collett astride in Race 2 at Kranji last night. He beat the $12 favourite Simba. ST PHOTO: SALWA SUANDI
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Last night was the night for Gamely, the game trier who finally snared that elusive victory at his 21st start at Kranji.

Although the Falcon Racing No. 7 Stable-owned four-year-old deserved a prize for trying his heart out, the winning post just proved to be so near yet so far many times.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 07, 2019, with the headline Game Gamely finally breaks the duck. Subscribe