Former Singapore jockey Louis Beuzelin swiftly made his mark in Australia after departing Kranji to settle in Sydney just over a month ago.
Beuzelin’s debut ride in Sydney was for Anthony Cummings at Canterbury on December 15, resulting in a fair fifth-place finish aboard the 30-1 chance Avonview.
However, it was on only his second ride Down Under that the well-travelled jockey, defying riding instructions, pleasantly surprised with a victory aboard So United for the leading trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.
"It's a privilege to be here."
Meet French born, Barbados raised, jockey @Louis_Beuzelin who brought up his first Australian win at his second ride, guiding the @GaiWaterhouse1 & Adrian Bott trained So United to victory at Randwick. @tabcomau pic.twitter.com/9VJJNtZW8b
— Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) December 23, 2023
“They wanted me to sit behind his stablemate, Too Much Caviar, but my fellow jumped out so well and the inside horse was taking me on, so I just thought, I’ll let my one slide on and get in a rhythm and that’s what I did,” he said. “I know the horse, I had the privilege if galloping him and trialling him and I know he can go all day.” Beuzelin said he was keen to make the move to Australia permanent.
A great ride to get his first win in Sydney for @Louis_Beuzelin 🇧🇧 on So United for @GaiWaterhouse1 & Adrian Bott at Royal Randwick in the Vale Mr Alan Jock Gollogly.
— Australian Turf Club (@aus_turf_club) December 23, 2023
“I’ve been watching Australian racing with a keen eye for many years and I was trying to come last year but my wife was pregnant and I had to do some parenting and here I am,” Beuzelin said. “Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse, they reached back to me when I showed my intention to come here. Things are going well and I’ll just keep working and hopefully get some more rides outside as well and some good opportunities.”
