Thoroughbred Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah, Barbados Turf Club

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE

DEAD HEAT: Champion Three Year Old to-be AREUTALKINTOME (Rico Walcott) shares

the spoils with JOHN BRIAN (Rickey Walcott) in the Grade 1 “Victor Chandler Stakes.”

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

LEAVE IT TO ME (Rico Walcott) streaks away impressively to win the

“DIAP Bonus Challenge Stakes”, the final stakes race for two year olds.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

INDANGER easily dismisses the opposition under Anderson Trotman

in the “Barbados Tourism Authority Stakes & Trophy”.

Garrison Savannah Results

for Saturday December 26, 2009

THE DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL/

AUDEMARS PIGUET & VICTOR CHANDLER RACEDAY

FEATURING

THE VICTOR CHANDLER

STAKES & TROPHY (GR.1. - BAR)

&

THE DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL/

AUDEMARS PIGUET BONUS CHALLENGE

STAKES & TROPHY (GR. IR. - BAR)

NOTE: Dividends are declared at a base bet of BDS. $1.00

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Anderson Ward sits heavily against runaway winner TERENTIA in the day’s opener.

Race #

1

ID#

203

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY (HANDICAP) (DIV-A)

WEST INDIAN BRED 2-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#9

TERENTIA - 9/5F

118

A. WARD

Prominent towards outside; pushed along under 2f out; soon ridden; led 1f out; soon clear; handily; much the best.

2

#1

MOST WANTED (B) - 5/2

111

J. SAMUEL (5)

Quick to lead; handy until finally ridden under 2f out; no rally; weakened late.

3

#7

CASSANOVA (V) - 5/2

118

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Prominent; soon relegated to race 5th under 4f out; ridden over 2f out; headway to 3rd inside final furlong; closing.

4

#6

GONE PROSPECTING - 5/1

123

A. TROTMAN

Slowly into stride; some progress along rail; close 4th 3f out; ridden to b e 3rd 2f out; not going on 1f out when eased.

5

#2

FLYING ROCKET (B) - 5/1

119

A. BISHOP (5)

Raced waywardly from gate but soon prominent; shadowed leader in 2nd under 4f out; ridden 3f out and quickly retreated to 4th; already beaten over 1f out.

6

#5

IVANOVIC - 5/2

106

K. CARTER (7)

Dwelt badly at start; quickly in rear; still last under 2f out; raced greenly; never a factor.

7

#8

RIVER BAY (B) - 14/1

115

J. GRANT (3)

Quickly outpaced and soon under whip; always pushed along second to last until passed over 1f out; poor effort; no threat.

LNS

#3

TORNADE

123

K. NICHOLLS

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.6

½ Mile

49.2

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:07.0

Distances

2¾, ¾, 3¾, 4¾, 2¼, 1

Winner

2YO Bay Filly - BLAST OF STORM ex FLYING ANTIQUE by GERI

Winning Trainer

S. BYNOE

Winning Owner

MR. GEOFFREY CAVE

Winning Breeder

MESSRS. STEPHEN & ROBIN BYNOE,

G. CAVE & S. WALCOTT

Payments

Win

Place

1st

9

2.85

2.25

2nd

1

2.10

Forecast

9-1

10.10

Trifecta

9-1-7

15.90

Analysis: Following up the potential she showed in her first start five weeks ago, the Blast Of Storm juvenile TERENTIA gave a fairly stylish effort to break her maiden over 1100m. She was always travelling kindly for Ward and quickened readily, settling the outcome handsomely as much as a furlong out. Most Wanted had things her own way upfront from the gates, but failed to go on when pressured over a furlong out. Cassanova was blinkered for the first time today, and again found himself in the money running a marginally improved race despite well-beaten by the winner. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Year Old CAPTAIN SULLY (Anderson Ward) looked

a fairly smart type in breaking his maiden.

Race #

2

ID#

204

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY (HANDICAP) (DIV-B)

WEST INDIAN BRED 2-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#2

CAPTAIN SULLY (B) - 6/5F

118

A. WARD

Made all; hung slightly left at start but quick to lead; still handy 2f out; shaken up and soon easily clear; heavily eased late; impressive.

2

#4

ATOMIC BOMB (T) - 6/5

120

A. BISHOP (5)

Shadowed leader; pushed along 3f out; not going on when hard pressed over 2f out; one pace.

3

#6

GOLDEN MOMENT - 7/2

118

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Veered left at start; prominent 3rd; finally ridden under 2f out; unable to quicken final furlong.

4

#7

ST. WINIFRED (V) - 15/1

115

A. TROTMAN

Slowly into stride; in last; still unhurried and well back over 2f out; finally ridden and quickened to take 4th just over 1f out; no further.

5

#3

TRICK OR TREAT - 3/1

120

R. LUNAN

Clear 4th; no headway; conceded 4th over 1f out; even finish.

6

#8

SYLVIA HELEN - 9/1

109

J. SAMUEL (5)

Always in rear; raced greenly; never a factor.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.2

½ Mile

49.6

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:06.2

Distances

3, 2, 3, 4¾, 3¼

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - CAPTAIN CHARLIE ex FLIGHT ATTENDANT by PERFECT HOST

Winning Trainer

R. PEIRCE

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR - CLIFTON RACING

Winning Breeder

SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS

Payments

Win

Place

1st

2

2.30

1.50

2nd

4

1.75

3rd

6

Forecast

2-4

5.15

Trifecta

2-4-6

5.90

Analysis: In division "B" of the opener, the Robert Peirce-trained CAPTAIN SULLY ran out an impressive winner to finally justify the confidence placed in him by his connections. He's rumoured to be one of the stable's best charges for the Classics next year, and looked a very worthy candidate when virtually "trotting up" against these. On this form, it's not unreasonable to think that he would've still been equally dominant had the race not been split. Atomic Bomb looked physically improved since a big run behind Rush Cutter on his last outing. He was all-out behind the winner and could never get on terms, a fact that further heightens the winner's expectations for better things. Golden Moment also ran a reasonable race but was always fighting an uphill battle to make a significant impression when the leading pair really stepped it up. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

LIGHTNING BOLT (Jalon Samuel) wires a decent field with

a well-timed run over nine furlongs.

Race #
3

ID#

205

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BOXING DAY (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 63 - 85

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 62 AND BELOW)

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#7

LIGHTNING BOLT (T) - 17/2

108

J. SAMUEL (5)

Held up in last; still well back when pushed along disputing last under 4f out; considerable progress 2-3f out; widest into stretch; kept on well final furlong; up late.

2

#2

PROUD BAJAN - 7/2

125

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Unhurried along rail mid-division; closer order when ridden 3f out; held rail; quickened to lead briefly well inside final furlong; just caught.

3

#4

UNCLE JERRY - 3/2F

117

RICO WALCOTT

Tracked leaders; pushed along over 3f out; soon ridden but little progress; kept on well towards outside final furlong; steady progress; out-finished.

4

#5

ROCAMADOUR (T) - 9/2

116

RICKEY WALCOTT

Led; soon disputed; ridden just over 1f out; failed rally; worn down.

5

#1

BATISTA (V) - 5/2

115

A. TROTMAN

Disputed; still in contention 2f out; hard ridden over 1f out; unable to quicken.

6

#3

FIRST EDITION - 15/2

125

A. BISHOP (5)

Mid-division; 5th 4f out; ridden and briefly held 4th 3f out; not going on though hard-pressed; already beaten 1f out.

7

#6

LION KING - 7/1

109

K. CARTER (7)

In tandem with winner; always in rear; never a factor.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

26.2

½ Mile

51.4

¾ Mile

1:15.4

1 Mile

Time

1:52.6

Distances

¾, ½, 1, 3¼, NK, NK

Winner

3YO Chestnut Gelding - THADY QUILL ex STARGAYZER by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

E. WALCOTT JR.

Winning Owner

MRS. GAY SMITH

Winning Breeder

MRS. GAY SMITH

Payments

Win

Place

1st

7

9.90

3.40

2nd

2

2.40

Forecast

7-2

106.25

Trifecta

7-2-4

159.10

Analysis: Helped significantly by the light impost, LIGHTNING BOLT made it two wins from four starts, with this good-looking score over a decent bunch. Ridden with the utmost confidence by hot apprentice Samuel, the son of Thady Quill got up at the death for the win, after racing well off the steady gallop for most of the 9-furlong distance. He's obviously a decent type and should further progress up the ranks. Hopefully a crack at the rich Tanglewood Stakes next year would be on his agenda as potential black-type. Proud Bajan still seeks his "first" win since that major disqualification sometime ago. He again came close with a fine burst of acceleration a furlong out, but found the winner too good in deep stretch. Uncle Jerry also keeps his smart form in tact, toughing it out to the end though lacking the pace of the first two in the final furlong. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

INDANGER in the Winners enclosure with from left Sean Bernstien, Rodney Hunte,

Trainer Roger Parravicino J.P., Groom Mark Gamble, Bruce Parravicino(backing),

Co-owner Daniel Raizman and Tina Fields

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Barbados Tourism Authority Stakes & Trophy being presented to Ms. Tina Field by Mr. David Rice President of the Barbados Tourism Authority. Witnessing the presentation are from left Ms. Bronwen & Rhiannon Maine and Mr. Gregory Armstrong Manager of Sports Tourism.

Race #

4

ID#

206

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITY STAKES & TROPHY

2-YEAR-OLDS

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $30,000 (Plus Subscriptions totalling $12,950.00)

Winner - $16,500 (Plus Subscriptions totalling $7,382.00)

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#4

INDANGER - 2/1

123

A. TROTMAN

Aft of mid-division along rail; pushed along over 2f out; considerable progress when quickening between horses over 1f out; quickly led; brief rally; further clear well inside final furlong.

2

#8

PURR CLASS - 6/5F

120

R. LUNAN

Bounced and squeezed back at start; mid-pack; smooth progress to 3rd over 3f out; further headway to soon lead; out-finished final furlong; second best.

3

#10

DANY DANY (VT) - 17/1

120

A. BISHOP

Mid-division; headway to be 2nd under 4f out; beaten for pace and relegated 3f out; rallied to be 2nd again under 2f out; unable to quicken final furlong.

4

#1

REWARD ME - 24/1

118

JASON LEACOCK

Raced keenly just behind leaders; shuffled back slightly 3f out; headway to 3rd 2f out; one pace.

5

#6

MINGUN TEMPLE (B) - 3/1

117

RICKEY WALCOTT

Hampered at start and forced back second to last; progressed in hand over 4f out; soon pushed along; widest 2-3f out; no further and soon eased.

6

#3

COOL ASA BREEZE - 15/1

122

K. NICHOLLS

Well back in rear; little gain when ridden; passed beaten foes.

7

#7

MISSED STORM (V) - 25/1

118

CHRIS HUSBANDS

bounced at start; with leaders; handily led just under 4f out; failed to quicken when ridden under 3f out; soon in trouble.

8

#5

QUICK CITY - 10/1

116

J. GRANT

Disputed; already in retreat 4f out; quickly beaten.

9

#9

SLAMMIN N' JAMMIN (B) - 12/1

111

J. SAMUEL

Pulled hard to dispute lead; shuffled back under 4f out; soon in trouble.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

48.6

¾ Mile

1:14.8

1 Mile

Time

1:34.6

Distances

3¼, 3¼, 1¾, 1, 1, 2, 4¼, 6¾

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - FOREST DANGER ex DYNO DANCER by DYNAFORMER

Winning Trainer

R. PARRAVICINO J.P

Winning Owner

MESSRS. DANIEL & MARTIN RAIZMAN

Winning Breeder

JMJ RACING STABLES LLC

Payments

Win

Place

1st

4

3.35

1.05

2nd

8

1.20

3rd

10

2.20

Forecast

4-8

7.50

Trifecta

4-8-10

28.80

Analysis: Finally back to winning ways, and what better occasion to do it than the richest prize for open two year olds. Since his last win early on, the colt INDANGER refused to load the starting gates, and when he did, played second fiddle to the talented filly Purr Class. This time he would get sweet revenge, and the Michael Parravicino-trained youngster was mighty impressive in the group's first attempt at 7.8 furlongs. Surprisingly settled off the pace today, he found plenty in a hurry when pressed inside the two-furlong marker, and the outcome was quickly assured. Purr Class had somewhat of an excuse when hampered at the start and forced into mid-division of the fairly tight bunch. She cruised to the lead once clearing the hill, but failed to rally with the winner; his turn of foot substantially more than what she could handle today. Dany Dany seemed to be poised for a big run having been showing the propensity when sprinting, to be happier over further ground. With that opportunity today, the handsome bay was still unable to find a sharp change of pace when the chips were down, and lost it when the first two produced theirs when asked to stretch.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Edward Walcott Jnr. trainee SUPER STAR (Antonio Bishop) ensures a double

for his owner and trainer with this stylish win.

Race #

5

ID#

207

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE SEASONS GREETINGS (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 86 - 110

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 85 AND BELOW)

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $20,000

Winner - $11,400

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#1

SUPER STAR (T) - 5/2F

120

A. BISHOP (5)

Very quickly away; led handily with clear lead; still well clear over 2f out; finally shaken up over 1f out; further clear; much the best.

2

#6

TIME D'OR (D) - 17/2

118

RICKEY WALCOTT

Disputed 2nd; always chasing winner; pushed along under 3f out; soon clear 2nd; no further.

3

#7

BIPIN (V) - 11/2

117

A. TROTMAN

Disputed 2nd towards outside; beaten for pace when ridden under 3f out; kept on one pace for 3rd.

4

#3

WORDS OF THE WISE (BT) - 7/1

120

R. LUNAN

Mid-pack; one pace throughout.

5

#4

VANDROSS - 7/2

118

JASON LEACOCK

Steadied slightly after start; unhurried in rear; minimal headway between horses over 2f out though well back; not a clear run under 2f out; not pressed thereafter.

6

#10

WHO'S TO SAY - 5/2

128

J SAMUEL (5)

Well back to dispute second to last; ridden under 3f out; progress to 4th over 1f out; even finish.

7

#5

SWEET ENOUGH - 15/2

106

K CARTER (7)

In rear; already in trouble 3f out; passed beaten horses; never a factor.

8

#2

DIVINE MESSENGER (VT) - 19/2

118

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Prominent along rail; steady relegation from 3f out; no threat.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

49.6

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:04.0

Distances

6, 2½, ¾, 1½, HD, 1¼, 7¼

Winner

5YO Bay/Brown Gelding - SUPER JEBLAR ex ABASHED by FAIRY KING

Winning Trainer

E. WALCOTT JR.

Winning Owner

MRS. GAY SMITH

Winning Breeder

MRS. GAY SMITH

Payments

Win

Place

1st

1

3.50

1.55

2nd

6

2.20

3rd

7

1.80

Forecast

1-6

39.15

Trifecta

1-6-7

355.80

Analysis: Benefiting from a flyer at the gates joint favourite SUPER STAR made all the running to emphatically land another win on the day for his stable. The five year old launched himself from the inside gate in a fashion rarely seen at The Garrison, and always had the field at his mercy. He won quite easily in the end and returned a very sharp final time to further underscore his well-being, and dominance of the event. Time D'or was always in pursuit of the winner, and was best of he rest in doing so. He seems to be back in decent form now and looks keen to make it more of a race next time out. Bipin was having just his second start since a long lay-off and appeared to be in slightly better shape than last time out. It was reflected in his effort too as he was prominently positioned in affairs early on, before left for dead when not quickening as the race really started under three furlongs out.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

LEAVE IT TO ME in the Winners enclosure with from left Trainer Mr. Nazih Issa,

Owners Mr. Bruce Bayley(Clifton Racing) & Mr. Peter Odle (Melrose Racing)

and a friend of winning connections.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Diamonds International/Audemars Piguet Bonus Challenge Trophy being presented to Messrs. Bruce Bayley & Peter Odle by Mr. Jacob Hassid Managing Director of Diamonds International. Witnessing the presentation is Ms. Simone Ward Marketing Co-ordinator for Diamonds International.

Race #

6

ID#

208

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL/AUDEMARS PIGUET BONUS CHALLENGE STAKES & TROPHY (GR.1R. - BAR)

WEST INDIAN BRED 2-YEAR-OLDS

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $40,000

Winner - $22,000

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#10

LEAVE IT TO ME - 7/1

122

RICO WALCOTT

Held up mid-division; soon tracked leaders; ridden to prominently dispute 3rd under 3f out; further headway to lead just over 1f out; quickened again final furlong; impressive.

2

#7

RUSH CUTTER (T) - 6/5F

126

RICKEY WALCOTT

Always prominent; pulled hard in 2nd; disputed lead 4f out; ridden to lead over 2f out; soon hard-pressed and not going on; failed rally.

3

#1

OUTENIQUA (V) - 7/2

121

A. TROTMAN

Held up along rail in mid-division; pushed along 3f out but no room; not a clear run under 2f out when disputing 2nd; switched outside just over 1f out; kept on.

4

#3

ISLAND LAD (B) - 9/2

126

RESHAWN LATCHMAN

Held up just aft of mid-pack; not a clear run 3f out; some progress to be clear 5th under 2f out; checked and altered course again just over 1f out; rail finish.

5

#6

JIHAD (V) - 30/1

126

K. NICHOLLS

Prominent along rail; ridden to be 2nd over 2f out; not going on; eased inside final furlong.

6

#5

AMANYARA (BT) - 25/1

121

J. SAMUEL

Broke awkwardly; pulled hard in rear; veered off rail and hampered faller; still in last over 2f out; passed beaten horses; no threat.

7

#4

GRAND SLAM (T) - 13/1

121

RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH

Disputed last; pushed along 3f out; last into stretch; already beaten.

8

#2

HEAVENLY ANGEL (T) - 18/2

121

A. BISHOP

Among back-markers; no headway; no threat.

9

#12

CINCI DANSATORI (V) - 12/1

121

R. LUNAN

Unhurried mid-division; forced wide in first turn; still widest 3-4f out; bounced 2f out; never pressed.

10

#9

HABIBTI - 45/1

121

JASON LEACOCK

Prominent 3rd; ridden 3f out; already beaten over 2f out.

11

#8

PRINCESS ARIEL (T) - 10/1

121

R. BOWEN

Led; pushed along under 4f out; steady retreat when ridden 3f out.

JF

#11

SAVANNAH SUN (V) - 40/1

121

CHRIS HUSBANDS

In 4th; bolted badly in first turn; soon relegated and quickly in last; hard ridden under 4f out; clipped heels and fell.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

N/A

½ Mile

N/A

¾ Mile

N/A

1 Mile

Time

1:36.0

Distances

3, ¾, NK, 6, 3, 6¼, NOSE, NOSE, 2, 12½

Winner

3YO Bay Filly - CAPTAIN CHARLIE ex SIGNORINA by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

N. ISSA

Winning Owner

MELROSE RACING & CLIFTON RACING

Winning Breeder

SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS

Payments

Win

Place

1st

10

8.40

2.20

2nd

7

1.35

3rd

1

1.75

Forecast

10-7

41.20

Trifecta

10-7-1

582.70

Analysis: Signs of Classic-winning potential were apparent with LEAVE IT TO ME last time out, and they were further amplified here today when the daughter of Captain Charlie romped to a decisive victory in the year's final Two Year Old stakes. The small bay only got up at the death in her last start over lesser company, but ensured victory much sooner today when quickening away from the "big guns" of her division emphatically, adding lucrative black-type to her page in the process. The turn of foot she showed was nothing short of electrifying, and the signs are even more promising now for further success at the top level races for three year olds when the year turns. Probable Champion Two Year Old Rush Cutter was convincingly defeated today by a very good horse in the making, and (apart from a $100,000 bonus) lost little in defeat. He was rumoured to be suffering from a nagging sore shin since his last dominating win, and had his preparation interrupted significantly by that issue. To still run as he did having not missed a beat since the opening of the season only serves to confirm how big a heart the youngster has, and he'll undoubtedly be back with a vengeance next term as a more mature individual. Outeniqua who shocked many when breaking her maiden in the rich Bill Marshall Stakes in November, continued from that form well with another very likeable effort. She was short of room at the critical two-furlong pole, but still looked poised for another huge display down the lane. It didn't materialize as expected when having to switch away from the rail turning for home, but the daughter of Thady Quill kept on strongly behind the first two, and still looks to be a big force to reckon with as a three year old.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

SOCA QUEEN (Reshawn Latchman) gamely out-fights the in-form

Victor Ludorum (Jalon Samuel) to win a thriller over 1800 metres.

Race #
7

ID#

209

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GLAD TIDINGS (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER 38 - 60

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 37 AND BELOW)

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#3

SOCA QUEEN - 19/2

113

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Held up behind mid-pack; progress along rail 4f out; soon 5th; pushed along 3f out; soon disputed 2nd between horses; ridden to lead 1f out; rallied; all out.

2

#6

VICTOR LUDORUM - 2/1F

111

J SAMUEL (5)

Handy behind leaders; progress over 4f out to be prominent; widest when ridden over 2f out; rallied; second best.

3

#9

DOUBLE DAGGER (V) - 7/1

121

A. TROTMAN

Among back-markers; progress when ridden 3f out; not a clear run 2f out; behind horses 1f out; soon clear; kept on.

4

#8

NED KELLY - 7/2

121

A BISHOP (5)

Mid-division; soon clear; smooth progress to be 3rd 4f out; beaten for pace over 3f out; picked up again to soon dispute 2nd; kept on one pace.

5

#2

SWEET HARMONY (T) - 12/1

121

R. LUNAN

Mid-pack; some headway 4f out; still with leaders when pushed along under 2f out; not a clear run 1f out; even finish.

6

#10

DEAL OR NODEAL (T) - 7/2

130

RICO WALCOTT

Led; dueled and regained advantage over 3f out; soon all out; beaten 1f out.

7

#7

SOUTH SEA - 7/1

113

RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH

Held up in rear; no progress though hard-ridden; no factor.

8

#1

GIN FOR ME - 6/1

129

JASON LEACOCK

Raced handily in 3rd; smooth improvement to duel for lead 4f out; unable to go on; soon in retreat.

9

#5

CLASSIC BURST (T) - 11/1

123

K CARTER (7)

Tracked leader; relegated 4f out; in steady retreat thereafter.

10

#11

SLY FOX - 65/1

124

O'NEIL WALCOTT

Always in last and progressively in trouble.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.6

½ Mile

49.6

¾ Mile

1:16.0

1 Mile

1:41.2

Time

1:52.4

Distances

SHD, 2½, 1½, NK, 5¾, 3, 10, 2¾, 20¾

Winner

3YO Chestnut Filly - THADY QUILL ex ROYAL BLUES by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

R. PEIRCE

Winning Owner

MR. STEPHEN & HELEN SPENCER

Winning Breeder

MR. BRUCE BAYLEY

Payments

Win

Place

1st

3

10.75

3.05

2nd

6

1.75

3rd

9

2.20

Forecast

3-6

80.55

Trifecta

3-6-9

363.40

Analysis: The Robert Peirce-trained SOCA QUEEN was all out in the end, but did enough to deny a stubborn Victor Ludorum and gained a well-deserved victory. She was unlucky last time out when completely missing the jump from the gates, but returned here a willing winner despite a bit untidy for the final 400 metres. Victor Ludorum has done very little wrong in his last three starts and hardly looks like slowing down. He conceded first run and consequently forfeited a passage along the inside to the winner, but did remarkably well to take the fight to that horse again after turning 4-wide for the judge. Double Dagger's ultra-consistency is well documented but worth mentioning again. The hard-trying fellow always finds himself in a jam when unable to pick his feet up fast enough, and that again accounted for his winning chances. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

JOHN BRIAN in the Winners enclosure with from left a friend

of winning connections, Trainer Miss Elizabeth Deane, Lady Seale

and Owner Sir David Seale

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Victor Chandler Trophy being presented to Sir David Seale by Mrs. Pamela Marshall representation of the Sponsors.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

AREUTALKINTOME being lead back by Owners Mr. Attie Joseph III(left)

and Mr. Saffie Joseph Jnr. who is also the trainer, after a hair raising finish

which resulted in a Deadheat with horse #5 JOHN BRIAN

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Victor Chandler Trophy being presented to Mr. Attie Joseph III by Mrs. Pamela Marshall representation of the Sponsors. Witnessing the presentation are from left Ms. Melissa Morris and Ms Morgan Mackel.

Race #

8

ID#

210

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE VICTOR CHANDLER STAKES & TROPHY (GR.1-BAR)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER (WEIGHT-FOR-AGE)

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $50,000 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $29,200.00)

Winner - $27,500 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $16,060.00)

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1 (DH)

#9

AREUTALKINTOME - 1/1F

125

RICO WALCOTT

Quick to lead; soon pulled hard; finally ridden 2f out; quickly clear; rally final furlong; ridden out.

1 (DH)

#5

JOHN BRIAN (T) - 7/2

128

RICKEY WALCOTT

Held up in rear; shaken up 3f out; delayed headway under 2f out; widest into stretch; all out and closing.

3

#2

SPICEY TIGER (VT) - 7/1

128

A. BISHOP

Along rail and prominent; still with leaders 3f out when ridden; unable to quicken by; soon beaten.

4

#7

GRACE CHAPEL - 10/1

120

A. TROTMAN

Unhurried among back-markers; pushed along 4f out; no advancement; even finish along rail.

5

#11

APOSTLE - 6/1

128

RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH

Pressed pace from outside; not going on when ridden 3f out; evened out.

6

#1

SHOW ME THE MONEY (T) - 12/1

125

K NICHOLLS

With leaders on outside; no headway when ridden over 2f out; soon in trouble.

7

#8

BOUNCEBAK - 3/1

123

R LUNAN

Mid-pack; no headway; last into stretch; never really pressed.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.0

½ Mile

47.6

¾ Mile

1:13.4

1 Mile

Time

1:33.4

Distances

DH, 4, 1, ¾, 2½, 3

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - ZWICK ex BOSSA NOVA by Nosferatu

Winner

5YO Bay Horse - BRAHMS ex MISS MADELEINE by WOODMAN

Winning Trainer

S. JOSEPH JNR.

Winning Trainer

MISS E. DEANE

Winning Owner

MR. ATTIE JOSEPH III & MR. SAFFIE JOSEPH JNR.

Winning Owner

SIR DAVID SEALE

Winning Breeder

MR. CHALLENOR JONES MBE

Winning Breeder

KARL M. HOHENSEE

Payments

Win

Place

1st

5

2.30

2.20

1st

9

1.05

1.40

Forecast

5-9

5.70

Forecast

9-5

4.60

Trifecta

5-9-2

51.20

Trifecta

9-5-2

22.40

Analysis: Another brilliant performance by the high-class three year old AREUTALKINTOME was the highlight of the day, in what was the colt's first test in open company; and what a test it was. The season (and calendar) finale has historically been a stage for stellar performances and this year proved to be no different. The result was a bit anti-climatic with a dead-heat for first being the judges final decision, however a seemingly rejuvenated JOHN BRIAN and Rickey Walcott tumbling down on the front-running crowd favourite created pandemonium only previously seen in the "good old days" of racing at The Garrison. The result answered the question of whether AREUTALKINTOME could handle the top rated group (a resounding "YES"), but it also opened the floor for a number of new questions as well as arguments of how either horse could've won had things unfolded differently. Some suggested that the younger colt would've won "hands down" had his rider not called on his sharp acceleration so soon when clearing the hill. Others argue that JOHN BRIAN would've easily been the sole victor had he not been forced wide turning for home. Either way the stage is set for the next Gold Cup prep (The Coolmore Stakes) when both horses are likely to be pitted against this year's gold Cup hero Daylight Express. AREUTALKINTOME's win follows the trend of 2009 set by Jamaican-bred superstar Bruceontheloose who hammered Trinidad's leading horses earlier in the year (and well before the Derby in September) and again just moments before this race ran. Hopes are high that these two will finally meet in the Gold Cup for a true "Caribbean Classic". Spicey Tiger was the third one home, and ran the race of his life to get that slot. He was evenly-placed in the sharp early gallop, but still couldn't find enough to trouble the first two in the final panel. The frantic fractions set up beautifully for an impressive final time just a few clicks of the track record and two tenths of a second shy of the stakes record, meaning that the Creole winner is now only the second locally bred horse to run sub-1:34 for the distance, and the first to do so as a three year old.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The blinkered LA PADRINO (Rocco Bowen) hung tough at the rail and

denied Why Not Dance (Kyle Carter) in the year’s final race.

Race #

9

ID#

211

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE HAPPY HOLIDAY (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 46 - 70

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 45 AND BELOW)

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#5

LA PADRINO (B) - 9/2

129

R. BOWEN

Forwardly placed; soon back clear 4th; still handy just over 1f out - not clear run; soon ridden; held rail; rallied; driving.

2

#2

WHY NOT DANCE - 15/2

107

K. CARTER (7)

Slowly into stride and among back-markers; ridden 3f out; 6-wide into stretch; led under 1f out; rallied; just bettered.

3

#3

BODY N SOUL (T) - 5/2F

112

J. SAMUEL (5)

With leaders; clear 3rd; pressed over 2f out; took 2nd; 5-wide into stretch; all out; out-finished.

4

#12

ATHENA - 5/1

123

K. NICHOLLS

Mid-division; progress under 2f out; behind horses over 1f out; unable to quicken between horses final furlong; evened out.

5

#7

I'MJUSTTOOMUCH (B)

130

RICO WALCOTT

Last early; still among back-markers though closer 2f out; rail finish; not going on.

6

#10

MAGIC MONEY - 5/1

117

A. TROTMAN

Broke smartly; led 4f out; still handy 2f out; soon ridden; failed rally; eased late.

7

#1

BOLD BALLAD - 19/2

118

JASON LEACOCK

Quickly away; relegated to 2nd; ridden under 3f out; under pressure to pick up over 1f out; soon beaten.

8

#6

FULLY LOADED (BT) - 15/2

125

R. LUNAN

Soon in rear; never a factor.

LNS

#11

AZWA(TC)

123

SCRATCHED

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

N/A

½ Mile

N/A

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:06.4

Distances

N/A

Winner

3YO Grey Gelding - MR. LIVINGSTON ex ISLAND TRADEWINDS by ISLAND WHIRL

Winning Trainer

R. PEIRCE

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR - CLIFTON RACING

Winning Breeder

MR. MILLER ST JOHN

Payments

Win

Place

1st

5

5.70

3.50

2nd

2

1.80

3rd

3

1.20

Forecast

5-2

210.75

Trifecta

5-2-3

421.90

Pick-4

4-10-5-5

*NO WINNERS

1,000.00

Pick-4

4-10-9-5

1,000.00

Analysis: A good finish, a decent piece of riding, and a solid weight-carrying effort by LA PADRINO ended the year's racing on a pleasing note in this final handicap. As patient as ever, jockey Rocco Bowen saved ground on the inside behind horses seemingly un-flustered by the looming presence of five other foes, and was rewarded when the leading group opened up the rail allowing the grey access to winner's row. It wasn't all smooth sailing from there however, as he had to fight off a determined Why Not Dance in deep stretch for the prize money. Why Not Dance was in receipt of lots weight all around, but was still all out to catch the winner. Body N Soul has kept much better company than this in her hey-day but seems "over the hill" now. Still a good effort from the old mare who may very well be retired for the coming stud season.   [ROG]