This man breaks all records, he is by far the most outstanding jockey Germany currently has to offer: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev just celebrated his 30th birthday. But there is no time to take a break. "I don`t have time for that, it goes on and on," the Kazakh recently said in a short interview on the livestream. 89 victories were on his annual account after 18 September.
More than every fifth ride was a victory for the jockey with the difficult name, but with immense skill in the racing saddle. It is not only his pleasant and modest manner that is pleasing, but also the races he serves Bauyrzhan Murzabayev to his horses. Whether at home or abroad, he never misses a chance to make his mark. Four wins on a Friday evening in Hoppegarten, three wins two days later in Dortmund, in between a Group placing for his boss Peter Schiergen, things are going well for the class rider with whom the Cologne coach made a golden move.
Because we still remember how the Asterblüte stable went through a bit of a dry spell a few years ago and how the number of horses here also declined. But the signing of Murzabayev, whose salary is said to be quite considerable, brought new momentum, many new horses and led the stable back to the top. One gets the impression that the Kazakh is worth every penny.
Usually a favourable position in the race is just one quality of Bauyrzhan Murzabayev. He can also adapt quickly to changing ground conditions, as could be seen on Leger Day in Dortmund. "You can bet him blind," was how one bettor, who is certainly not alone in his opinion, paraphrased it.
His finishing power also makes former stars of the scene look old. There is no doubt that this man can be a player anywhere in the world. Let`s hope that Germany can keep him for a long time and that we can admire Bauyrzhan Murzabayev`s skills.
