Runner-Up with Nella Di Roma
On Easter Monday I had my first ride for my new trainer Jens Hirschberger on the filly Nella Di Roma of Stall Walzertraum in a better handicap (Agl. II).
The coach gave me a clear and good order, but also left it open to me in case the race does not work out as planned. In the end I was happy and proud to be runner-up on the longest outsider in the field. And it certainly wasn't an easy race for the filly. My trainer was happy with me as well, saying I did excatly what was discussed beforehand. There is no need to say more. Of course I would have loved to win but the post came just right for the winner.
I was very pleased with the fact that so many people came up to me and congratulated me on a good ride and a good start in my job. I was particulaty pleased with the praise I got from Manfred Chapman - a real gentleman at the races!