John and Sean Quinn-trained sprinter picks up valuable victory.
Jm Jungle Triumphs at York: Local Sprinter Secures Victory in Symphony Group Handicap
Jm Jungle, a sprinter trained by the father-son duo John and Sean Quinn, made a powerful statement by clinching victory in the Symphony Group Handicap at York. This win marked a significant improvement from last year when the horse finished third in the same race. The triumph brought early joy to the local crowd at the Ebor meeting, as the Malton-based trainers took home the first prize of over £60,000.
Racing off a mark of 88, Jm Jungle entered this year's competition with something to prove, having gone winless throughout the season. Last year, he competed off a higher mark of 92, following a victory at Goodwood. The reduced mark, coupled with an extra 89 yards added to his usual five-furlong trip, set the stage for Jm Jungle to make his mark at York.
Jm Jungle is the first winner of the 2024 Sky Bet Ebor Festival!
Third in this last year, the four-year-old hits the jackpot in the GBP 120,000 Symphony Group Handicap this time under @jasonhart13 for @johnquinnracing pic.twitter.com/4Swul7Mvsm
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 21, 2024
Under the expert guidance of jockey Jason Hart, Jm Jungle tracked the early pace set by top-weight Democracy Dilemma. As the race unfolded, Hart expertly navigated his mount, biding his time before making a decisive move. When the moment arrived, Jm Jungle surged forward, swiftly putting the race out of reach for his competitors. The result was a comfortable three-quarters-of-a-length victory over the prolific Jordan Electrics, with Looking For Lynda trailing in third.
John Quinn, reflecting on the victory, highlighted the horse's consistent performances and the role of luck in racing. "He hasn’t had a lot of luck, but today it all came together," Quinn said. "He was just beaten in this race last year when he was drawn on the stands' side. It didn’t work out for him at Goodwood last time, and he ran a great race here in May despite being drawn on the wrong side."
Quinn also pointed out the horse’s impressive run in the Rockingham at the Curragh, where Jm Jungle finished fourth, adding to his string of solid performances this season. "When the draw (stall six) came out and the ground was dry, we were delighted," Quinn continued. "It’s great to get a winner here so early in the week. We’ll now look at all the big sprint handicaps and see where we can go from here."
With this victory, Jm Jungle has reasserted himself as a force to be reckoned with in the sprinting scene, and his connections will be eagerly eyeing future opportunities to capitalize on this momentum.
