Jockey ends losing run with incredible 456,013-1 five-timer

French jockey Antoine Hamelin banished a 51-ride losing streak in the best possible way with an incredible 456,013-1 five-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hamelin had not ridden a winner since a mid-December success at Happy Valley but bounced back to form in no uncertain terms.

Golden Link kickstarted his memorable day when prevailing in the 7f handicap before Family Folks landed race six – division two of the 6f handicap.

Results, replays and analysis

Hamelin celebrated victory in the following two races, aboard 5f handicap scorer Ping Hai Bravo and Hongkong Great in the mile handicap, before completing the five-timer on Tempest Express in the concluding 7f handicap.

Hamelin's heroics

Golden Link, 7f handicap 147-10
Family Folks, 6f handicap 13-1
Ping Hai Bravo, 5f handicap 103-10
Hongkong Great, 1m handicap 16-1
Tempest Express, 7f handicap 98-10

Hamelin said: "It’s a crazy day. It's been amazing and I’m very happy. It's been a little quiet recently, but today I’m jockey of the day.

"To win five races, it's amazing – last season was very good for me [17 winners], this season has been a little bit quiet but you never give up. You focus, stay strong in the head and you have to keep going. Hong Kong is a very tough place."

Hamelin toppled a previous best four-timer in his native country on an unforgettable day.

He said: "The other time was a long time ago in France at Fontainebleau. I never thought I would do this today with five winners."

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