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Grade 3 win for Gilded Butterfly!

On a rainy day at Turffontein racecourse, Gilded Butterfly, the stunning Flower Alley filly, claimed the prestigious Gerald Rosenburg Grade 2 race over 2000m. Despite the rain delays, the atmosphere was electric, and the anticipation was palpable as the horses were led onto the track.


Gilded Butterfly was led onto the course and might have been a bit nerve wrecking for the connections, the 4-year-old filly has her quirks and being under the lights might have been a bit daunting. However, from the moments the gates opened, she was placed perfectly in the field and waited patiently for her moment to strike. Champion jockey, Keagan De Melo, did everything perfectly to give her the best running chance, and it paid off in the end.


As the race unfolded, Gilded Butterfly began to make her move, leaving the other horses trailing in her wake. With each stride, she pulled further and further ahead, leaving no doubt that she was going to be the one to cross the finish line first with an eye-catching margin of 4,50 lengths!


For owner Willem Ackerman, this was undoubtedly the biggest victory of his career so far. It was an emotional moment for the Ackerman family as they led the filly into the winner's enclosure, and Willem expressed his happiness in the post-race interview.


The victory was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team behind Gilded Butterfly, from her trainer to her jockey and everyone in between. It was a moment of pure joy and triumph, one that all owners dream about.


Gilded Butterfly's latest performance and win confirm that she is a filly with a lot of talent and ability. As she continues to mature and develop, the hopes are to be an even more compelling prospect in the future. With six wins already to her name, she is clearly a formidable force to be reckoned with, and there is no doubt that she has the potential to add to her group success.


Thanks to the stable sponsor once again for all their support - HOLLYWOODBETS.


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