Jessica Pyfer, a rising star of the weighing room in America, is confirmed to ride in the International Jockeys Challenge. The organizers will hold the event the day before the $20 million Saudi Cup. at King Abdulaziz Racetrack on Feb 25. It is possible to have a great profit when you find the best bookie for horse racing, which means the highest horse racing odds!
Pyfer, who began riding in September 2020, notched an impressive 59 winners from 557 rides in her second full season as a jockey in 2021. And amassing prize money of $2.8 million.
Her achievements in such a short time have seen her nominated for an Eclipse Award. That recognizes the achievements of a wide range of horses and participants from across the American Thoroughbred industry.
“I am super excited,” Pyfer said. “It feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’ve only been race-riding for about a year and a half. And I have never competed outside of the U.S. So, for an opportunity like this to come along is pretty cool. I’ve spoken to Mike Smith. I know that he has ridden in Saudi a lot, and he just told me that I’ll have the time of my life. So I couldn’t be more excited.”
“My season has been amazing so far. I couldn’t have ever imagined that I’d be where I am now. Both an invite to the International Jockeys Challenge at The Saudi Cup and a nomination for an Eclipse Award. It will be amazing to line up against so many great jockeys. It is a pleasure to ride alongside some of the world’s best female jockeys who I’ve always looked up to.”
Joining the up-and-coming U.S. star is Argentine rider Andrea Marinhas. She began her career in the U.S. and is now based between the U.S. and her native Argentina. Marinhas currently has 94 career wins to her name, with 15 of those coming this season, 11 in Argentina, and four in the U.S.
“I’m so pleased to have been invited,” Marinhas said. “The first thing that came to my mind was I could be riding with many of my favorite jockeys. It will be a beautiful experience.
“My season has been great. I lead the national and La Plata racecourse female jockeys’ statistics with 18 winners. And an 18 percent strike rate. So it’s great to get some international recognition. The opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best in Saudi is massive for me.”
Pyfer and Marinhas are the second and third female jockeys confirmed to ride in the IJC. After the UK’s Hayley Turner. They will be joined by a further four female riders.
Seven male jockeys – five international and two Saudi-based riders – will make up the 14-strong IJC field. Ahead with last year’s winner Shane Foley and Australia’s Glen Boss already confirmed.
The International Jockeys Challenge features four $400,000 handicaps, with a further $100,000 for the challenge itself. And riders receiving 15 percent of the prize money won. There is still time to open an account via an agent. So, you can have great profits from this competition! We wish you all luck! But sometimes, you need more than luck, you need fine odds! And let us tell you the key to finding them: stay tuned to the news we filter and bring to you!
