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What transpired yesterday at Santa Rosa Park, Arima was nothing short of spectacular as Emile Ramsammy gave the David Ojar trained Transpire a superb ride to win the Chief Secretary Gold Cup on Tobago Day At The Races.
In front of the biggest crowd at the centralised facility for the 2015 season, headed by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, Horse of the Year 2013/14 Bigman In Town was installed as the 1/2 favourite to win his eleventh race under Nobel Abrego. However, Bigman In Town trailed home in sixth, 12 lengths behind the winner in the worst performance of his career.
Ramsammy broke Transpire alertly and took charge of the race. The pair led Bigman In Town, Momentum, Scotus and Nominee for the early part and never gave up that position. Going down the back-straight, Nominee moved into second ahead of Big Man In Town as Sacred Trust started to get involved.
However, at the 600 metres marker, Ramsammy slipped the field and opened up a four-length gap on Sacred Trust as Bigman In Town was flattening out, while Scotus and Thisoneisforron began to get closer.
At the corner, Ramsammy had Transpire ahead by three lengths, with Sacred Trust unable to bridge the gap. With 200 metres left, Bergeron Rodeo (Patrick Husbands) began to eat up the ground but the winning post came in time for Transpire. Bergeron Rodeo was a neck down at the line with Thisoneisforron in third and Sacred Trust fourth.
Transpire registered the time of 2:06.2 for the trip. An elated Ojar stated, “I was confident my horse would win. Ramsammy rode him well and slowed up the fractions. When he kicked for home, no one had an answer. He had enough in reserve to repel the challengers.”
Ramsammy said he was happy to have been given the ride. “I was 110 percent sure he would win and I rode him with that confidence.”
Though Transpire won the main event, the horse that turned heads was the Jamaican bred two year old - The Gatsby. The unbeaten son of Porto Santo recorded the time of 1:22.00 for the 1,350 metres journey in the Chief Secretary and Secretary for Tourism and Transportation St James Stakes.
Champion jockey Prayven Badrie sent the 2-5 favourite into the lead and the only question was how far. Desert Dancer attempted to go with the champion juvenile but with the Merlin Samlalsingh owned colt rolling out fraction of 22, 45.4, 1:11.1 nothing could stay with him. He won eased down. Badrie commented: “This is the best two-year-old I have ever ridden. He could have won by further, but I eased him in the final 200 metres.”
In the fillies equivalent, - the St Ann’s Stakes, it was the Shaffique Khan trained Newthinginthong who provided owner Mr Pius with another juvenile winner. Patrick Husbands had the favorite at the head of affairs early and in the final 300 metres, she ran out a cosy winner.
Husbands was the day’s leading rider while training were shared between O’Brien and Khan who both saddled two winners.
THA ARC DAY 44 RESULTS
R1: – HORSES RATED 25 & LOWER – 1100M - (TURF) - $28,000.
1 (2) Copa Glory L C Seecharan 54
2 (5) Mary’s Girl Chile J Stephen 55
3 (8) All Is Yours E Ramsammy 57
4 (10) Poppy Love R Ali 56.5
TIME: 1:09.1 DISTANCES: Head, 1 3/4, 1 1/4, 1/2.
$1PARI: (2) $19.90; $4.55; (5) $4.95 (8) $2.05
$1EXACTA: $451.90
TRIFECTA: $1,890.50
SUPERFECTA: $10,040.40
WINNER: 4 y.o. DK B filly – Hi Doc/Gloria (Unbridled Optimism)
OWNER: Dr. Ryan C Shim
TRAINER: B Nurse
BREEDER: Dr Ryan Shim
ALSO RAN: 5. Messi J Boodramsing 55; 6. Super Easy A Robles 57; 7. Red Wine N Flavenney 57; 8. Lady Marisa N Mohammed 56.5; 9. Hesuntouchabull B Pahal 55; 10. Caspian Sea A Poon 54; 11. Waka Waka P Badrie 57; 12. Always Ready P Husbands 57; 13. Captain Charisma K Balgobin 57; 14. Something Black L Keizer 54.5; 15. Bas Choice S Jadoo 54.5.
NON-RUNNERS: Precious Lilly, She Is A Princess, Stormin Angel, Sweet Parang Music, Dig Deep, Rosie Dream, Eyes Of The Wolf, Gold Coin.
R2: – TRINIDAD & TOBAGO-BRED 3 Y.O. & OVER MAIDENS – 1100M (TURF) - $43,000.
1 (12) Manu Mahal K Khelawan 55
2 (17) Rio Grande K Razack 51
3 (11) Electrify R Ali 55.5
4 (6) Yebo K Balgobin 57
TIME: 1:08.1 DISTANCES: Head, 4 1/4, 1/2, 3 1/4.
$1PARI: (12) $2.70; $1.35; (17) $1.30 (11) $1.40
$1EXACTA: $6.80
TRIFECTA: $22.00
SUPERFECTA:$265.90 HI-5: $541.70
WINNER: 3 y.o B gelding – Maraahel/Hollywood Heidi (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Louis De Meillac
TRAINER: J O’Brien
BREEDER: Baxter’s Limited
ALSO RAN: 5.San Antonio P Badrie 50.5; 6. Izdihar F Razack 53; 7. Ragnar N Flavenney 53; 8. Luminary L C Seecharan 45.5; 9. Spicy Lou R Jadoo 54; 10. Theradioannouncers D Rodrigo 44.5 ; 11. Mischief Maker J Boodramsing 55; 12. Argentina T Phillips 53; 13. Glorioussaga L A Seecharan 49.
NON-RUNNERS: I’mmissinghighbury, Helena’s Pride, Ichibobo, Carlos, Twist Of Fate, Vested Power, Danceinthepark, Spoil Child, Set Me Free, Kentucky Woman, Jimmy Joe, Indomeneo.
R3: – HORSES RATED 70-55 – 1700M - $43,000.
1 (7) Blue Oracle R Jadoo 54.5
2 (4) Cloud Nine C Lara Avila 53.5
3 (2) Market Rally B Boodramsing 57
4 (3) Prince Zeshan P Husbands 56
5 (1) Nettoyer J Boodramsing 53.5
TIME: 1:49.1 DISTANCES: 13 1/4, 2 1/4, Nose, 1.
$1PARI: (7) $26.50; $3.45; (4)$2.15 (2) $1.95
$1EXACTA: $83.30
TRIFECTA: $323.50
SUPERFECTA: $370.70
WINNER: 3 y.o. B colt – Blue Pepsi Lodge/Quick Burst (Exdplodent)
OWNER: Chat Tree Stables
TRAINER: S Khan
BREEDER: H.A.M Stables Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Kodo N Samaroo 56; 7. Jayden’s Girl R Balgobin 52.5; 8. Moonsilver K Balgobin 56.5
R4: – HORSES RATED 40 & LOWER – 1100M (TURF) - $32,000.
1 (11) D’Sportsman P Husbands 56
2 (19) Surya J Boodramsing 55
3 (21) Emily’s Gold R Balgobin 50.5
4 (-) Lion’s Portion L A Seecharan 49
TIME: 1:08.1 DISTANCES: 1/2, 3/4, Neck, 3/4
$1PARI: (11) $5.80; $2.70 (19) $4.80 (21) $10.80
$1EXACTA: $141.50
TRIFECTA: $2,935.50
SUPERFECTA: $5,106.00
WINNER: 6 y.o. DK B horse – Good Reward/Brigette’s Dream (Gulch)
OWNER: Dave Chadee
TRAINER: H Chadee
BREEDER: Randal Family Trust,R. David & Marylyn A. Randal Trustees
ALSO RAN: 5. Cavalleria A Robles 54.5; 6. Ready And Alert L C Seecharan 52; 7. Bulletproof E Ramsammy 57; 8. Pearl Secret C Lara Avila 53.5; 9. Chelsi Magic R Jadoo 54; 10. Princess Warrior L Keizer 57; 11. Sweetmaninsouth D Khelawan 57; 12. Peppermint N Mohammed 53.5; 13. Double Roses D Rodrigo 51.5; 14. Intangibility J Stephen 57; 15. Amarillo Ro B Boodramsing 57.
NON-RUNNERS: Princess Britney, Layla, Super Sonic, Back In Black, Don Pedro, Little Otis, Satya Treasure, Cover You Donkey, Treasure Queen, Pure Happiness Who Is The Problem, Lady Sage.
R5: – HORSES RATED 55-40 – 1350M - $36,400
1 (1) Red Cloud K Balgobin 57
2 (8) Just Honest S Rodrigo 55.5
3 (9) Amritsar J Stephen 57
4 (12) High Octane K Khelawan 57
5 (10) Farad A Robles 54.5
TIME: 1:24.3 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, Sh.Head, Neck, Sh.Head.
$1PARI: (1) $12.35; $3.60; (8)$3.30 (9) $1.85
$1EXACTA: $168.40
TRIFECTA: $725.90
SUPERFECTA: $5,109.50
WINNER: 6 y.o. CH horse – Top Of The Class/Traviata (Footloose)
OWNER: Rohit A Dube
TRAINER: R A Dube
ALSO RAN: 6. Country Boy R Balgobin 50.5; 7. Maximus J Boodramsing 53; 8. Root Of Jesse R Ali 55; 9. Consideritdone L C Seecharan 51.5; 10. Serengeti D Khelawan 54.5; 11. Undulation N Samaroo 57; 12. Irois Forest P Badrie 55.5
R6: – HORSES RATED 80-50 – 1300M - $48,500.
1 (7) Criminal Intent B Boodramsing 55.5
2 (10) Canfield Casino P Husbands 57
3 (5) Soca Rhapsody P Badrie 56
4 (11) Swept Away N Samaroo 53
TIME: 1:18.3 DISTANCES: 4 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 1/2.
$1PARI: (7) $4.80; $1.95 (10) $2.95 (5) $3.40
$1EXACTA: $39.70
TRIFECTA: $528.10
SUPERFECTA: $7,203.00
HI-5: $42,359.60
WINNER: 3 y.o B colt - Performing Magic/Miss Jay (Vanadium)
OWNER: Kidz Too TRAINER: J O’Brien
BREEDER: Everglades Farm Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. One Fortheroad N Abrego 57; 6. Goliath’s Boy E Ramsammy 54.5; 7. Free Passage N Patrick 55; 8. American Ranger J Boodramsing 55; 9. Eye See You S Rodrigo 55; 10. Wild Shuffle N Mohammed 56; 11. Whisper Light R Ali 54.5
NON-RUNNER: Dunkirk Express.
R7: – ST ANN’S STAKES (GRADE I) – WEST INDIAN-BRED 2 Y.O. FILLIES – 1350M - $135,000
1 (2) Newthinginthong P Husbands 55.5
2 (9) Winning Report E Ramsammy 55
3 (7) Rocket Princess B Boodramsing 55
4 (10) Wonderbabe D Khelawan 55
5 (1) Full Moon N Mohammed 55
TIME: 1:24.3 DISTANCES: 2, Nose, 2 3/4, 8.
$1PARI: (2) $2.05; $1.20; (9) $1.40 (7) $1.35
EXACTA: $6.10
TRIFECTA: $12.880
SUPERFECTA: $57.50
WINNER: 2 y.o B filly - Market Rally/Found In The Mist (Arrested)
OWNER: Aga Stables TRAINER: S Khan
BREEDER: H.A.M Stables Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Main Sail P Badrie 55; 7. Magisterial K Khelawan 55; 8. Royal Luminary J Stephen 55.5; 9. Sorayah A Robles 55.
NON-RUNNER: Latin Dancer.
R8: – ST JAMES STAKES (GRADE I) – WEST INDIAN-BRED 2 Y.O COLTS & GELDINGS – 1350M - $135,000
1 (1) The Gatsby P Badrie 55
2 (8) Magical Victory K Khelawan 55
3 (11) Howsweetitis N Patrick 55
4 (2) Desert Dancer B Boodramsing 55
5 (12) Wall Street N Abrego 56
TIME: 1:22.0 DISTANCES: 6 1/2, 6 3/4, 1, Neck.
$1PARI: (1) $1.40; $1.40; (8)$2.20 (11) $1.80
$1EXACTA: $9.40
TRIFECTA: $48.80
SUPERFECTA: $52.10
WINNER: 2 y.o. B colt – Porto Santo/Buyabook (Takemeout)
OWNER: Merlin C Samlalsingh TRAINER: A Nunes
BREEDER: Y.S (1995) Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. With Anticipation E Ramsammy 55; 7. Peace N Glory A Robles 55; 8. Flash Dance D Khelawan 55; 9. Born A Prince C Lara Avila 55; 10. Tiger’s Eye N Samaroo 55; 11. Black Onyx N Flavenney 55; 12. Mafia Man P Husbands 55.
R9: – GOLD CUP (GRADE I) – IMPORTED 2 Y.O. & OVER AND WEST INDIAN-BRED 3 Y.O. & OVER – 2000M - $450,000
1 (1) Transpire E Ramsammy 57
2 (2) Bergeron Rodeo P Husbands 57
3 (4) Thisonesforron D Khelawan 57
4 (8) Sacred Trust K Khelawan 52.5
5 (9) Scotus C Lara Avila 57
TIME: 2:06.2 DISTANCES: Neck, 2 3/4, 4, 2 1/2.
$1PARI: (1) $4.60; $2.70; (2)$1.75 (4) $3.15
$1EXACTA: $46.90
TRIFECTA: $248.70
SUPERFECTA: $574.90
WINNER: 4 y.o. CH colt – Graeme Hall/Royal Inspiration (Kingmambo)
OWNER: David E Ojar
TRAINER: D Ojar
BREEDER: Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc, Geoff Roy & Tom Fitzgerald (Florida)
ALSO RAN: 6. Bigman In Town N Abrego 57; 7. Missile Assault K Balgobin 57; 8. Nominee A Robles 57; 9. Momentum B Boodramsing 54.
NON-RUNNER: Lucky Stranger.
R10: – HORSES RATED 45 & LOWER – 1350M - $33,000
1 (3) Red Howler N Mohammed 55.5
2 (10) Madiba R Balgobin 54
3 (7) Mikeisback R Ali 57
4 (14) Way To Go N Flavenney 56.5
5 (6) Tan Tan B Boodramsing 54.5
TIME: 1:24.1 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, Sh.Head, 3/4, 1/2.
$1PARI: (3) $21.30; $6.05; (10)$5.35 (7) $2.45
$1EXACTA: $371.60
TRIFECTA: $843.10
SUPERFECTA: $7,455.00
HI-5: $18,613.20
WINNER: 6 y.o. CH gelding – A Great Team/Burning Red (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: DR. Kerri-Ann J Latchmansingh TRAINER: L Latchmansin
BREEDER: Poon Tip Stud Farm Limited
ALSO RAN: 6. Fleet Admiral K Balgobin 56.5; 7. Al Kahina R Jadoo 54.5; 8. A Great Moment P Husbands 57; 9. Sunset Cloud E Ramsammy 57; 10. Delightful J Boodramsing 55; 11. Brilliance C Lara Avila 55; 12. Rhea’s Toy Soldier A Robles 57; 13. The Candidate T Phillips 52.5; 14. Colonial Cat K Khelawan 57; 15. Naughty N Nice P Badrie 56.5.
NON-RUNNERS: U Crazy Diamond, Hurricane Harry.