'I am more than able' - Young female jockey looking to make her mark
Published:Thursday | October 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM
Despite her failure to record a victory from 11 mounts so far, female apprentice jockey Abigail Able is remaining confident that she will soon past the winning post in front.
Able, along with fellow jockeys Tamicka Lawrence and Samantha Fletcher, are all waiting on their first victory in the saddle since they started riding on September 29.
Able, whose best finish in the saddle so far was a third-place ride aboard BULLA two weeks ago, said she remains committed to and focused on her trade despite her limited success so far.
"I will be passing that winning post in front very soon, so just look for me," said Able. "It (win) is coming because I can feel it, and so I don't feel any way."
MARKED IMPROVEMENTS
She added that she have been improving a lot in the saddle and was determined to continue working on and improving her craft.
"I am feeling like a normal jockey because I have seen a lot of improvements in myself so far in the saddle," she said.
Able also pointed out that she had a great deal of encouragement and advice from the trainers and male jockeys at Caymanas Park.
"I always wanted to match up with the male riders, and so it is normal for me. I am just trying to do my best at all times whenever I go out on the track," Able said.
"They (male riders and trainers) have been giving me a lot of advice about how to do certain things, and I am very grateful for that because it has helped me a lot," she said.
Able has not secured any rides on tomorrow's 10-race card at Caymanas Park.