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Jockey Craig Zackey following victory in the Karaka Million 2023
Unbeaten juvenile Tokyo Tycoon has came from last to score a stunning victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Pukekohe under an inspired ride from South African jockey Craig Zackey.
“It is unexplainable. I have only just moved here and I have won one of the biggest races. It is overwhelming,” Zackey said.
“Mark left it up to me and I thought I’d leave it up to the horse.
“After falling out of the gates like that, losing ground, getting back on his feet, finding a rhythm again and then to go and hunt down eight or nine lengths in the straight – that is what a good horse is made of.
“I couldn’t have dreamt for this to happen. I think it will probably take a day or two to really hit me but for the time being I am just really glad for Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson (assistant trainer).”