‘The plan was to keep Runaway Algo from taking the lead’ — jockey Ramon Nepare
She’s My Destiny continued to prove that she is the best sprinter in the country right now following her impressive win in the $1.75-million None Such Sprint Trophy on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
It was arguably She’s My Destiny‘s best show of raw speed as the five-year-old chestnut mare produced a stunning 10-length win in the Graded Stakes/Open Allowance race for three-year-olds and up over six furlongs (1,200m).
With only 45.0kgs (99lb) on her back, apprentice Ramon Nepare being in the saddle, She’s My Destiny flew from the number one draw and went to the front of the field carrying top-weight and talented Runaway Algo (Raddesh Roman) into the half-mile (800m) turn.
She’s My Destiny was challenged on the front entering the distance by Runaway Algo but the race was over after Jason DaCosta’s five-year-old chestnut mare straightened out in the drive. She’s My Destiny accelerated and found herself alone at the winning post for the third time in a row.
Despite finishing 10 lengths behind the winner, Runaway Algo was not to be discouraged. He arrived with a challenge but his 57.0kg (126lb) weight took a toll in deep stretch, and he had no answer for She’s My Destiny who went 27lb lighter.
God of Love (Paul Francis) finished in third place as the final time for the event was timed at 1:11.1 (22.3 x 45.3).
“The plan was to keep Runaway Algo from taking the lead. She’s My Destiny broke smoothly, and I kicked off my horse again when I saw him [Runaway Algo] leaving the five-furlong marker at my girth. “She responded well in deep stretch and we came home with ease,” Nepare said.
