Zahra had an emotional response to his impressive win saying he couldn’t believe Gold Trip managed to bag first place.
“I feel like crying. It’s unbelievable. What a day. He’s a horse that when you go, you don’t give him a chance to think about it,” he told 10 News.
“It’s just elation when I crossed the line. What an amazing feeling.”
- Mark Zahra
Zahra’s win comes 12 months after he became entangled in a COVID regulations controversy which saw him miss out on riding Verry Elleegant who would go on to win the Melbourne Cup.
“This time last year I was watching Verry Elleegant win and getting told off for drinking too much,” he said.
“To come a full year and have redemption, with good mates of mine who train the horse and own the horse, my wife’s here, it’s an unbelievable feeling.”
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