In this edition of the OTI Gazette, we have a chat with multiple Group 1-winning jockey Mark Zahra, who partnered up with Docklands to win the G1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot for the OTI colours.
We discuss the Royal Ascot Carnival from an owner’s point of view, assess our runners over the weekend, discuss winning owner celebrations worldwide, and introduce the exciting 2yo colt, Karrygrant. All that and much more!
CHAT WITH MARK ZAHRA
“Highlight would have to be winning the Melbourne Cup on Gold Trip. Some great friends of mine owned him and I didn’t have great expectations from the race. He had the top weight, wide barrier and the feeling of winning your first Melbourne Cup with close friends and family waiting for you back in the mounting yard was an unbelievable feeling.”
ROYAL ASCOT – THE BUCKET LIST ITEM FOR OWNERS
“OTI’s relationships developed over the past 20 years have gone a long way toward delivering owners the racing experiences they deserve, especially when they travel long distances to be there. Many travelled from Australia, so naturally, their expectations are high. At Royal Ascot, those expectations are met.”