The horse named after Manchester City ?

The horse named after Manchester City striker Jack Grealish comes up short.

In the midst of Manchester City’s amazing Premier League victory, a Jack Grealish-inspired double was just prevented.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City defeated Aston Villa from 2-0 down to win their fourth title in five years. After coming off the bench, Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, joining Rodri’s spectacular shot that enthralled the crowd.

If that had not happened on Sunday, Liverpool, which is only a point behind City, might have surpassed them by defeating Wolves. The fight back at Etihad Stadium, however, proved decisive. As the crowd applauded the final outcome, a horse with a catchy name appeared.

As the exciting last day developed, with the two sides engaging in an epic battle, the thoroughbred had a crucial task of his own. Following two previous victories, Super Superjack was installed as the 3-1 favorite for the Sky Bet Sunday Series Stayers Handicap.

The chestnut gelding, ridden by jockey Jack Mitchell, was pushed along three furlongs from the finish. Then he ran into some difficulties, delaying his challenge. His rider shifted to the right, and the stayer gained ground on the leaders.

The trip was nonetheless encouraging for connections, given it was the five-year-greatest old’s effort on the racetrack to yet. He began participating in handicaps off a mark of in 2020.