ANNIKE BYE HANSEN
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Annike's 2022 Swedish Derby day success
Hard One To Please wins the Derby, Takeko takes the Wettermark
Hard One To Please won Sweden's premier classic geared down by 2 lengths, after being given a patient ride by Oliver Wilson, undoubtedly one of the finest riders in Scandinavia these days. The winning margin could have been bigger and it's worth noting that the third placed horse, Downtown Leo, was outclassed to the tune of 9 lengths, with another 3 1/2 lengths back to the local favourite, Tin Win. This was a high class performance. Click photos above to enlarge in pop-ups.
17 July 22: Hard One To Please, masterfully ridden by Oliver Wilson, came from well off a strong pace to win the Swedish Derby - Jockeyklubben Svenskt Derby - beating his rivals with ridiculous ease. Wrapped up approaching the winning post, he was an easy winner from Steinar, while Downtown Leo had to settle for third place. The victory propelled Hard One To Please right up to the top echelon of thoroughbreds in Scandinavia, and his bankroll increased by a handsome 1.2 million kronor. Read more on Svensk Galopp
Jockeyklubben Svenskt Derby 2022
HARD ONE TO PLEASE / A Bye Hansen / O Wilson
3 ch g Fast Company - Alyssum / New Approach
Owned by Väsby Häst AB / Bred by Lodge Park Stud
Results & Replays
Takeko outclassing her rivals
Wins Margareta Wettermarks with ease
Takeko took the important fillies' and mares' contest comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths and was back on the bridle well before passing the winning post. Her runner-up, fellow Norwegian raider Thunderey, got up to pip Numeira by a head, as Aperola was another 5 lengths behind in fourth place.
17 July 22: Takeko went off favourite for the Margareta Wettermarks Minneslöpning, and she did not disappoint. Everything but a slightly hesitant start and a touch of eagerness in the early stages of the race was perfect - and coming down the home stretch she was simply superb, ridden by the jockey of the day - Oliver Wilson. Takeko won comfortably from Thunderey and Numeira, gaining her career's third success and earning 207.500 kronor in the process.
Margareta Wettermarks Minneslöpning 2022
TAKEKO / A Bye Hansen / O Wilson
4 b f Mehmas - Ahd / Elusive Quality
Owned by Ninja Racing & Väsby Häst AB / Bred by Old Carhue Stud