After a disappointing debut for Mack Hall at Narrogin, the five-year-old mare shocked everyone by winning at staggering odds of 200 to 1, delivering one of the most surprising upsets in Perth racing in recent years.
Punters were left in disbelief as Queen’s Sacrifice edged out the favorite, Come On Emma, by the narrowest of margins, adding salt to their wounds.
Ridden by jockey Keshaw Dhurun, Queen’s Sacrifice sat off the pace before making a late surge in the home stretch, squeezing between runners and winning by a nose in a thrilling finish.
This victory marked Hall’s first metropolitan win of the season, a milestone he’ll cherish even if punters would rather forget the race.
Just three years into his full-time training career, Hall was overjoyed by the win, though he admitted he had little confidence before the race.
“To be honest, I almost scratched her,” Hall said.
“I thought we were no hope in this race.
“I was looking at going to Geraldton next week or something.
“I thought she’s got to go around today (Wednesday) and I’m glad I changed my mind.
“She got the world perfect run, and it worked out perfectly.”
The only regret for Hall was not betting on the 200 to 1 odds, but he didn’t let that overshadow his excitement.
“I didn’t have one cent,” Hall said.
“I backed it in the top six market at $6.50 and that was about it.”
Queen’s Sacrifice, who previously trained under elite trainers Dion Luciani and Luke Fernie, joined Hall after a stint in Geraldton, where she won her only race for Ron Cowl Jnr last February.
Despite finishing eighth in her debut for Hall at Narrogin, he believed the run had some positives.
“She had a few excuses,” Hall said.
“She sat wide, got back and never got into the race.
“It was just a write off, but drawing a gate today (Wednesday) was the key to turning her form around.”
When asked how he planned to celebrate the incredible win, Hall replied:
“I’ll be having a few beers for sure,” Hall said.
Queen’s Sacrifice paid out $236.20 and $39.30 with online betting sites and boosted the quaddie to $161,195.90.