The principle occasion at Far Hills on October 18th was the Grade 1 American Grand Nationwide Hurdle Stakes, and horses and males from Eire dominated the racing day in New Jersey.
Irish coach Gordon Elliott received all 5 soar races at Far Hills on Saturday, ridden by fellow jockey Jack Kennedy. Elliott and Kennedy received the American Grand Nationwide in dramatic style, with latecomer Zanahiil defeating fellow Irish shipper Barisax Hank in a photograph end.
Zanahir paid $6.60 for a $2 successful wager in successful the $250,000 Grand Nationwide contested over 2 5/8 mile hurdles.
Hawyabad completed a distant third. Steeplechase Snap Choice, final yr’s U.S. Grand Nationwide winner and present Eclipse Award winner, completed fourth. All starters carried weights on the 156-pound degree.
Xanahiil, an 8-year-old maroon gelding bred in Eire, struggled early within the race in his first try in the USA, however turned extra comfy because the race progressed. With Saturday’s win on the American Grand Nationwide, Zanahiil snapped a three-fight win streak after successful twice this summer time in Eire for a lot smaller sums.
