The surprise at Newmarket was huge as the 66-1 long shot clinched victory in the July Cup with jockey Neil Curran aboard. Under the guidance of former jockey Richard Hughes, Big Mojo surged ahead in the final stretch to claim the 145th running of the Group One Sprint. Freedom To Freedom secured third place, followed by other contenders separated by a considerable gap. After finishing fourth and making a strong effort, Curran shared with ITV Racing, “I’ve felt a bit overlooked in recent years. Last year was tough, this year was tough, and you keep waiting for that special horse.” He added, “I was open-minded as an outsider, but Hughes always believed she could compete well because she performs strongly at age six and older. This is truly a surreal moment.”
Fan Take: This unexpected win by Big Mojo is a thrilling reminder that in horse racing, anything can happen, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. It also highlights the potential for older horses to shine at the highest level, which could inspire more trainers to give veteran horses a chance in major races.
