Lovisa announces her arrival with a dominant first victory

Jockey Robert Halledeen (left) and trainer Jason DaCosta discuss details after Lovisa’s victory in the No. 1 BGLC/TOBA Millionaire Series race on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

ALTHOUGH the future of any young racehorse is always uncertain, there is no doubt that Lovisa, conditioned by Jason DaCosta, has a bright future after a notable debut victory on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Owned by Lisa Watson, Lovisa easily brushed aside her rivals by 3 ½ lengths to win the No. 1 Betting, Gaming and Lottery Commission (BGLC)/Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) Millionaire Series by of $1.01 million. The competition was an inaugural race for domestically raised and imported two-year-olds over four furlongs (800 m).

From the start, Lovisa broke away abruptly, competing for the lead alongside Belt it (Victor Sanchez), Cunning (Paul François), and Victory Flag (Omar Walker). The quartet matched progress during the early stages.

As they approached the dummy rails, Halledeen made her move, urging Lovisa Before. Reacting instinctively, the filly accelerated to fend off her rivals effortlessly.

With Halledeen in perfect sync, Lovisa took an easy victory, showing his class and potential. Unspun (Michael Semple) finished second and Belt it came home third. The winning time was 47.3 seconds

DaCosta hailed Lovisaimpressive victory, praising the professionalism and potential of the chestnut filly.

“Lovisa worked well from her debut at the age of two (August 1), but unfortunately she had an accident in the starting gates. This time she did everything right. She stayed on the field and kicked in the last 200 yards, and that’s all I can ask for,” DaCosta said in an interview with the The Jamaica Observer’s ultimate racing guide.

DaCosta assigned Lovisafrom success to fundamental training.

“It’s about teaching them the basics. You need to teach them how to go through the gates, how to get out of the starting gates quickly and good racing manners, that is, how to behave in the starting gates and also in the paddock. Just like raising a child, you have to guide them every step of the way,” DaCosta explained.

With high hopes for Lovisa’s future, DaCosta concluded: “I hope she continues to improve and stay healthy, and we hope she will be one of the best two-year-olds this season.”