Thoroughbred Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah, Barbados Turf Club

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

HE’S BACK! – Local champion APOSTLE (Anderson Trotman) fairly mauled the opposition

with a repeat romp in the Grade 1 “Coolmore ‘Home of Champions’ Stakes”.

Garrison Savannah Results for

Saturday January 30, 2010

THE COOLMORE "HOME OF CHAMPIONS" RACEDAY

FEATURING

THE COOLMORE "HOME OF CHAMPIONS

STAKES & TROPHY (GR.1. - BAR)

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

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

IN CHARGE – American-bred colt CHARGE IT (Juan Crawford) made

all to score a nice maiden win over 7.8 furlongs.

Race #

1

ID#

18

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE DYLAN THOMAS (CONDITION RACE)

4-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER MAIDENS

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#6

CHARGE IT (USA) - 9/2

119

J. CRAWFORD

Made all; shaken up from gate to lead; led comfortably; quickened slightly under 3f out; soon ridden; pulled further clear final furlong.

2

#3

IRISH THUNDER (USA) - 5/2

118

K. JOHN (3)

Held up among back-markers but in touch; ridden 3f out with little gain; kept on under pressure; up late; no chance with winner.

3

#7

CANDUIT TUYA (USA) (CP) - 5/2

117

A. WARD

Shadowed leader; still prominent 2nd 2f out; soon pushed along; every chance but unable to keep pace with winner; caught late.

4

#2

I'MJUSTTOOMUCH (USA) (BT) - 6/1

122

K. NICHOLLS

Ridden from gate; prominent 3rd; not picking up when pressed 3f out; still 3rd into straight; beaten 1f out.

5

#5

PROUD BAJAN (USA) (CP) - 6/5F

120

A. BISHOP

Mid-division; pushed along 4f out; ridden 3f out; one pace.

6

#1

ARASTAR (BAR) - 19/1

110

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Settled in rear; hit rail and in trouble under 6f out; quickly further back in last; never able to land a blow.

7

#4

TRICOLORE TREAT (BAR) - 24/1

114

A. TROTMAN

Among back-markers towards outside; pushed along 4f out; no effort; already in trouble 2f out; no impression.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

48.6

¾ Mile

1:12.4

1 Mile

Time

1:35.0

Distances

3, NK, 2¼, 1½, 13, 3 ¾

Winner

4YO Chestnut Colt - GRAND SLAM ex DEBIT MY ACCOUNT by CLASSIC ACCOUNT

Winning Trainer

MISS E. DEANE

Winning Owner

AYSHA SYNDICATE

Winning Breeder

TOP NOTCH FARMS, LLC

Payments

Win

Place

1st

6

5.50

3.30

2nd

3

2.30

Forecast

6-3

31.00

Trifecta

6-3-7

142.50

Analysis:

A fairly dominating win for the American-bred CHARGE IT, who made all here to open his account in good style. The chestnut was pushed to lead early, and always travelled kindly for jockey Crawford. He wasn't doing much on the front end until clearing the hill when picking up the pace slightly to fend off the third place-getter. The colt quickened well once entering the home straight and despite not displaying a sharp acceleration, had already done enough to seal the result. Irish Thunder followed his stable-mate home but only just as he was finding it difficult to gain ground quickly enough when ridden. He kept on to lead late in what was essentially a race for the runner-up money, obviously needed every inch of the ground he saved by racing along the rail. Canduit Tuya raced at the leader's flanks for a long way but found little when asked to quicken. She was in no league with the winner but this was one of her better runs in recent times as she seems to be more effective after a break from competition. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

DOUBLE DOSE – DOUBLE DAGGER (blinkered) and Anderson Trotman were

all out to lead another 1-2 finish for owner Helen Spencer.

Race #

2

ID#

19

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE DANEHILL DANCER (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER RATED 38 - 60

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 37 AND BELOW)

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#4

DOUBLE DAGGER (BAR) (V) - 3/1

118

A. TROTMAN

Prominent; forced pace 4f out; pushed along 3f out - no headway; disputed 2nd just over 1f out; hard-ridden final furlong; rallied; up late in head-bob.

2

#3

SOCA QUEEN (BAR) - 8/5F

115

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Prominent; soon tracked leaders; still unhurried over 2f out-no room to quicken; seam along rail 1f out; quickened to lead briefly; lost rally in head-bob.

3

#6

DEAL OR NODEAL (BAR) (T) - 7/2

130

J. CRAWFORD

Led handily; quickened pace 3f out; effort when ridden 2f out; worn down.

4

#5

FIRE HILL (BAR) - 2/1

118

K. JOHN (3)

Unhurried in last; steadied behind wayward foe under 4f out; headway when pressed under 3f out; soon clear 4th but already well back; no further.

5

#1

COOL ASA BREEZE (USA) - 5/1

119

RICKEY WALCOTT

Second to last; no effort when ridden over 3f out; quickly beaten; soon eased.

6

#7

AISLING (BAR) (B) - 11/1

120

R. LUNAN

Mid-pack; ridden to keep up under 4f out; soon in retreat; already last under 2f out; eased 1f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.4

½ Mile

51.0

¾ Mile

1:17.2

1 Mile

1:42.4

Time

1:53.4

Distances

NOSE, ¾, 5¼, 7¾, 8½

Winner

4YO Bay Colt - IBN DIESIS ex MS OFFSHORE BANKER by BANKER'S GOLD

Winning Trainer

A. NUNES

Winning Owner

MRS. HELEN SPENCER

Winning Breeder

MR. JOHN HUMPHREY

Payments

Win

Place

1st

4

4.35

2.30

2nd

3

1.75

Forecast

4-3

12.85

Trifecta

4-3-6

31.90

Analysis:

Not a very competitive handicap except for the first three who flashed past the line with less than a length separating them. It was always a three-horse race in fact, as the first three home merely changed positions in deep stretch before the first two fought it out to the line. The result though would be perhaps the best imaginable for the winning owner who saw just a nose separate her two charges on this occasion; the reversed result of the pair's last meeting. DOUBLE DAGGER got his revenge today but it didn't come easy as he had to muster every one of determination to come out on top. Unable to sprint when pressed, the four year old was just able to stay on terms when asked to stretch, and in fact only picked up at the death when all out in a renewed challenge for the lead. He's now been no lower than third in ten of twelve career starts, and readily added another well deserved win to his résumé. Runner-up Soca Queen is proving to be as consistent as her conqueror having won or placed in five of her last seven starts. She fell victim today to bad luck when not afforded a free passage until one furlong from home, but asserted herself quickly when finally shown daylight. She was arguably as good as the winner today and it isn't unreasonable to think that could've made it three straight wins had she won first run on the colt. Deal Or Nodeal turned in another huge effort from the front-end, despite giving way grudgingly inside the final panel following a brief fight about a furlong out. She again ran creditably for trainer Saffie Joseph Jnr., especially when considering the 130lbs she carried at the helm of the handicap. The others were quite a way back and appeared to be in a different class altogether. A satisfying result however for owner Helen Spencer, who must be even higher on cloud nine after the repeat performance from her charges. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE

BRAM STOKER (Kenny John) was brilliant in the nine furlong “Montjeu Handicap”.

Race #

3

ID#

20

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE MONTJEU (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 58 - 80

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 57 AND BELOW)

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#3

BRAM STOKER (BAR) - 3/1

127

K. JOHN (3)

Keenly tracked leaders; soon back mid-division; briefly back to last but in touch 3f out; shaken up and smooth progress between horses; quickened to lead over 1f out.

2

#9

KANON (BAR) (VT) - 2/1F

119

A. BISHOP (5)

Unhurried in rear; smooth headway towards outside 3f out; slightly wide when ridden 2f out; kept on to chase winner; all out.

3

#5

UNCLE JERRY (BAR) - 5/2

129

J. CRAWFORD

Clear 2nd; ridden over 3f out; beaten for pace 2f out; 4th into straight; beaten just over 1f out; just up for 3rd.

4

#4

GOLD DIGGER (BAR) - 11/2

122

K. NICHOLLS

Disputed last; quickened to lead just over 4f out; still clear over 2f out; ridden under 2f out; unable to quicken again; weakening late.

5

#6

BATISTA (BAR) - 9/2

117

REN. A. CUMBERBATCH

Mid-pack; pushed along over 3f out; steadied and relegated over 2f out; one pace; no bid.

6

#8

THUNDER BIRD (BAR) - 7/2

119

A. WARD

Led - set slow pace; relegated 4f out; hit rail over 3f out; soon under pressure; never seriously ridden thereafter.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.0

½ Mile

52.4

¾ Mile

1:17.2

1 Mile

1:41.2

Time

1:53.6

Distances

1, 2½, ¾, 2½, 20

Winner

5YO Bay Horse - JANAK ex DEVIL WOMAN by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

J. SIMPSON

Winning Owner

MRS. ANGELA SIMPSON

Winning Breeder

MESSRS. PHILIP MOSELEY

& JOHN POYNTON

Payments

Win

Place

1st

3

4.05

3.60

2nd

9

1.70

Forecast

3-9

13.75

Trifecta

3-9-5

17.50

Analysis:

Five year old BRAM STOKER collected his sixth career win with a fairly easy triumph over nine furlongs. Despite back to last of the small field at one stage, the handsome son of Janak was never really in trouble, as he quickly extricated himself from that position when asked a question by experienced apprentice Kenny John. The result was clear from as much as a furlong out despite the favourite Kanon's decent attempt to make a race of it for the run up to the line. Both the first and second found plenty from just a few lengths off the steady pace, pulling nicely away towards the end of the contest. Uncle Jerry was closest to the pace-setter early on, but was suddenly beaten for speed when the first two turned it up two furlongs out. He looked in serious trouble turning for home, but kept grinding away as usual under the top weight and salvaged some respect when getting back up for third. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Three year old filly SEA GYPSY (Rocco Bowen) looked a much improved horse in winning her fourth start.

Race #

4

ID#

21

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE HURRICANE RUN (CONDITION RACE)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#2

SEA GYPSY (BAR) - 17/2

119

R. BOWEN

Aft of mid-division; no immediate progress when pushed along 3f out; far off rail when smooth headway to be closing 5th 2f out; led under 1f out; soon hand-ridden; widest finish; easily.

2

#10

UP THE ANTE (BAR) - 4/1

121

RICKEY WALCOTT

Prominent from gate; pulled hard when snagged back in tandem with winner; pushed along over 3f out; steadied just over 3f out; soon considerable progress to be 4th 2f out; further headway; kept on.

3

#8

LOCAL SPEED (BAR) - 2/1F

123

REN. A. CUMBERBATCH

Prominent 3rd; disputed over 4f out; ridden to lead over 2f out; hard-ridden but one pace final furlong; eased late.

4

#12

DANCE THE DISTANCE (BAR) - 5/1

125

PAUL LEACOCK

Held up in rear; forced wide under 6f out and soon back to last; well back and wide when ridden over 3f out; still well back 2f out; steady gain final two furlongs.

5

#5

JIHAD (BAR) (V) - 5/1

122

K. NICHOLLS

Disputed; shaken up over 2f out; not going on; under pressure 1f out; soon eased.

6

#11

ST. WINIFRED (BAR) (V) - 9/1

116

A. TROTMAN

Held up in last; some headway over 4f out; quickly in mid-division and pushed along; no further; even finish.

7

#1

GRAND SLAM (BAR) (B) - 7/2

120

J. CRAWFORD

Pushed to lead; soon dispute; ridden under 3f out and soon in retreat; already beaten 2f out.

8

#14

DANCEBAK (BAR) (BT) - 99/1

120

D. LEWIS

Handily in mid-division; some headway to track leaders over 4f out; no further when ridden; under pressure to pick up 2f out; weakening.

9

#4

SYLVIA HELEN (BAR) - 35/1

110

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)
Among back-markers; soon disputed last; unhurried in last 3f out; past beaten horses; no impression.

10

#7

WALTZIN' (BAR) (B) - 21/1

116

R. LUNAN

Pulled hard mid-division; already in trouble 3f out; never a factor.

11

#16

RIVER BAY (BAR) - 70/1

112

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Prominent off rail; hung left under 6f out; further ahead to shadow leaders; going backward 3f out; never a serious threat.

12

#6

VOICE MAIL (BAR) (V) - 13/1

118

K JOHN (3)

Tracked leaders; pushed along 4f out; one pace when ridden 3f out; soon in last; eased over 1f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

26.2

½ Mile

49.4

¾ Mile

1:15.6

1 Mile

Time

1:38.4

Distances

2, 2, 1¼, 1½, HD, 2¾, 1¾, 3¼, 1¾, HD, 4

Winner

3YO Bay Filly - SEA RAVEN ex SUMMER'S WISH by ENCINO

Winning Trainer

P. BATSON

Winning Owner

MRS. DIANA JONES

Winning Breeder

MRS. DIANA JONES

Payments

Win

Place

1st

2

9.55

2.45

2nd

10

1.75

3rd

8

1.50

Forecast

2-10

59.20

Superfecta

2-10-8-12

1094.40

Analysis:

Another three year old maiden with potentially useful individuals occupying the top spots. Four starts into her career and the Philip Batson-trained filly SEA GYPSY showed continued improvement in dismissing the win-less group over 7.8 furlongs. She still looked quite green in the running, but stuck to her task well after being asked to get serious 600 metres from home. She was considerably far back and behind most of the field at that point, and stayed on quite well after being forced to circle the field well off the rail, despite an awkward head carriage. In addition to this she picked up nicely to gain on the runner-up Up The Ante who at that critical point seemed to be travelling much the best of the twelve runners. The winner though looks to have some scope and is sure to improve once filling into her immature frame. The Robert Peirce trainee Up The Ante had anything but a trouble-free run, and at this stage looks a similar Classic "dark horse" to his stable-mate Show Me The Money last year. Local Speed was a bit disappointing here after backed down to favouritism before-hand. Full of himself in the preliminaries, the leggy gelding may've got on with it too soon with the other pace-setters, and had little to offer resistance down the lane. Debutante Dance The Distance is an exciting prospect who hails from a successful yard. He was forced farther back in the field than ideal and raced a bit waywardly in stages, but kept on remarkably well under a firm hand by the jockey when finally realizing what was required of him; definitely a horse to watch. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE

QUE PASA and Reshawn Latchman pull well clear in the “Rock Of Gibraltar Handicap.”

Race #

5

ID#

22

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE ROCK OF GIBRALTOR (HANDICAP)

BARBADOS BRED 4-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER MAIDENS RATED 0 - 50, AND WINNERS RATED 0 - 40

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#10

QUE PASA (BAR) (T) - 13/1

111

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Mid-division; not a clear run under 3f out; handy behind leaders; switched off rail and between horses under 2f out; forced between horses to lead 1f out; pulled clear and ridden out.

2

#5

MIDNIGHT WALTZ (BAR) - 4/1

120

R. LUNAN

Mid-division; headway 5f out to track leaders along rail; pushed along 3f out; not a clear run 2f out; held rail and soon free 1f out; bounced under 1f out when quickening well; no chance with winner; second best.

3

#14

RANDY ANDY (BAR) (T) - 5/2

117

A. TROTMAN

Pushed along behind main bunch; ridden well over 3f out with some headway; outside of horses and quickly to dispute 3rd; widest of six 1f out; unable to go with winner.

4

#2

HERECOMESHANNA (CAN) (B) - 9/2

122

R. BOWEN

Clear 4th; closer 3rd 4f out; shaken up between horses 3f out; not a clear run when bounced by foe 2-3f out; checked over 1f out; hampered again both sides 1f out; no chance thereafter.

5

#12

CHARLETANNE (BAR) - 2/1F

127

K. JOHN (3)

Hard held in 2nd; soon disputed lead; quickened when pressed 3f out; still disputed; hampered badly 1f out; lost chance.

6

#6

TEARS OF THE SUN (BAR) - 9/2

124

J. CRAWFORD

Prominent; soon disputed lead along rail; ridden under 3f out and still disputed; lost momentum when hampered under 1f out.

7

#7

OVER THE EDGE (BAR) - 16/2

106

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Pulled hard aft of mid-division; soon tracked leaders; ridden but soon weakening under 3f out.

8

#9

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS (BAR) (BT) - 25/1

114

A PERCH (7)

Second to last early; remained in rear.

9

#4

SLY FOX (BAR) (B) - 35/1

125

O'NEIL WALCOTT

Always hard-ridden in back.

10

#3

LADY MOLLY (BAR) - 55/1

117

K. DOWNES (7)

Mid-division; steady retreat from over 3f out.

JF

#11

MARCUS AURELIUS (BAR) (T) - 17/1

124

D. LEWIS

Quick to lead; hung badly left in first turn; unseated jockey.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.2

½ Mile

49.8

¾ Mile

1:18.41

1 Mile

Time

1:38.2

Distances

2¼, 1½, 1¼, 1¼, ½, 6 ¾, 3, 6½

Winner

4YO Chestnut Filly - FOXCOTE ex QUE SERA SERA by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

K. STANTON

Winning Owner

MR. J. B. SPRINGER

Winning Breeder

MR. STEPHEN KELLMAN

Payments

Win

Place

1st

10

14.35

2.45

2nd

5

1.80

3rd

14

1.35

Forecast

10-5

89.30

Trifecta

10-5-14

292.10

Analysis:

With one faller early in affairs, this would prove to be a very untidy handicap that would cause a lengthy delay due to a warranted stewards inquiry. A charge of six abreast turning for home set the stage for a mêlé that would affect the chances of the current leaders, in what was essentially a roughly-run event. In the end the positions remained unchanged, and it's doubtful that the winner was ever in jeopardy of losing that prize when looking at the evidence. QUE PASA was making her 21st attempt at the game and finally found the winner's enclosure, notably with some authority. She'd been involved in a rubbing of shoulders (to put it mildly) at the furlong pole, but was full of run (having left her run for later than most) and readily sprinted away from the bunch. Midnight Waltz was unlucky as she'd been crying out for room for most of the final two and a half furlongs. She did pull away slightly once free, but lacked a sufficient change of pace to press the winner. Randy Andy had every chance turning for the judge though held out six-wide just prior to the furlong marker. He attempted a rally until half-way through the short stretch, when also beaten for a turn of foot late. The final furlong fracas affected Herecomeshanna, Charletanne and Tears Of The Sun the most, as they all seemed poised for big efforts in the final furlong, though unlikely to trouble the commanding winner.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Apprentice Affrie Ward (pink silks) celebrates his first ever win,

with a well-timed run aboard SUPER DANCER

Race #

6

ID#

23

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (HANDICAP)

4-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER RATED 56 - 70

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 55 AND BELOW)

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#2

SUPER DANCER (BAR) (B) - 18/1

107

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Out-paced early; soon in mid-division; switched to outside 3f out; steady headway to dispute 4th into straight; hand-ridden to lead well inside final furlong.

2

#13

JOHNNY SAD BOY (BAR) - 17/2

121

J CRAWFORD

Smartly away and forwardly-placed; shadowed leader; shaken up to lead briefly; failed rally.

3

#14

INHERIT THE WIND (USA) (T) 4/1

119

RICKEY WALCOTT

Unhurried in last; steady gain 2f out; widest into straight; late on scene.

4

#6

WHY NOT DANCE (USA) - 15/1

119

A. BISHOP (5)

Brief early lead; soon disputed 3rd; hard-ridden from 3f out; kept on though not a clear run final furlong.

5

#15

ATHENA (BAR) - 18/1

123

K. NICHOLLS

Tracked leaders in 5th; unable to quicken when pressed; even finish.

6

#10

AZWA (GB) (T) - 14/1

132

R. BOWEN

Soon led comfortably; still cruising 2f out; finally shaken up just over 1f out; didn't change leads and failed to quicken; shortening.

7

#11

MILLENIUM MILE (BAR) (B) - 8/1

119

R. LUNAN

Soon close 3rd between horses; switched outside of runner under 3f out; 4-wide bid into stretch; no effort final furlong.

8

#3

WASH BROOK (USA) (T) - 7/2

133

PAUL LEACOCK

Out-paced from gate and soon among back-markers; minor headway 1f out; soon not a clear run and eased; closing slowly.

9

#8

WHO'S CALLING (BAR) (TND) - 10/1

113

K. JOHN (3)

Out-paced; no headway when ridden.

10

#1

STORM WARNING (BAR) (T) - 6/1

117

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Unhurried and back to mId-pack; ridden 2f out; not going on; eased.

11

#4

RATATAT (BAR) (V) - 5/2F

128

A. TROTMAN

Mid-division along rail; bounced at start and back to track leaders; checked over 2f out; not ridden thereafter.

12

#9

PRINCESS ARIEL (BAR) (T) - 30/1

110

A. PERCH (7)

Hampered at start; soon second to last; never a factor.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.4

½ Mile

48.4

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:06.2

Distances

HD, ½, NK, 2, NS, NK, 1¾, NK, ½, 6¾, ½

Winner

6YO Bay Mare - SUPER JEBLAR ex DANCING GIRL by BOOMERANG

Winning Trainer

E. WALCOTT JNR.

Winning Owner

MRS. GAY SMITH

Winning Breeder

MRS. GAY SMITH

Payments

Win

Place

1st

2

19.25

3.70

2nd

13

1.85

3rd

14

1.95

Forecast

2-13

345.80

Superfecta

2-13-14-1

*NO WINNERS

3287.40

*NO WINNERS CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT RACEDAY

FEBRUARY 13, 2010 ROTHERLEY CONSTRUCTION RACEDAY

Analysis:

A fairly hotly contested sprint with half of the field looking to have a chance turning for home. The speed didn't hold, and the closers found favour with this in the final two panels. Six year old mare SUPER DANCER with the benefit of a 7-lb claim, easily dismissed the opposition to give young apprentice Affrie Ward his first win and an early taste of victory. She's a fairly honest campaigner and may still be capable of a sixth win before the pending retirement. The promise of winning apprentice Affire Ward was mentioned last race meeting when the youngster got his introduction. He rode a decent race on the attractive bay, only a bit anxious when punching the air before crossing then line and almost losing it as his moment in time. Johnny Sad Boy was the only one of the speeders to remain in contention at the finish. Another honest and consistent fellow, he found conceding 14lbs to the winner a bit much in the end. Inherit The Wind was again late on the scene but still good enough for the third place cheque.    [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

APOSTLE being led back by Lady Williams(left) wife of Co-owner Sir Charles Williams

and Mrs. Natalia Nunes wife of Trainer Andrew Nunes

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Coolmore "Home Of Champions" Trophy being presented to Mrs. Natalia Nunes by Champion English Trainer Mr. Richard Hannon. Witnessing the presentation is Sir David Seale President of the Barbados Turf Club.

Race #

7

ID#

24

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE COOLMORE "HOME OF CHAMPIONS"

STAKES & TROPHY (GR.1-BAR)

3-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER HORSES RATED 118 - 140

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 117 AND BELOW)

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $40,000

1st: $22,000; 2nd: $9,200; 3rd: $5,600; 4th: $3,200.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#5

APOSTLE (BAR) - 2/1F

115

A. TROTMAN

Made all; quick to lead handily; quickened pace 3f out and soon further clear; pushed along 2f out; ridden even further clear final furlong; much the best.

2

#7

PURE TEMPTATION (USA) (BT) - 11/2

118

J. CRAWFORD

Stalked pace; ridden just under 3f out; headway to 2nd; always chasing; all out.

3

#16

BORDER SECRET (BAR) - 19/1

108

AFFRIE WARD

Hard held in second to last; disputed last 4f out; some headway when ridden under 3f out; further headway between horses just over 1f out; up late.

4

#8

DAYLIGHT EXPRESS (USA) - 2/1F

130

A. WARD

Tracked leaders; ridden over 2f out; hard-ridden late; one pace final furlong.

5

#3

BIRD WATCH (USA) - 24/1

113

K. JOHN

Stalked pace; shuffled back mid-division 4-5f out; along rail; not a clear run when ridden under 3f out - soon checked; vied for 4th into straight; one pace.

6

#2

BOUNCEBAK (BAR) - 15/2

110

RESHAWN LATCHMAN

Shadowed leader; ridden just over 2f out when still 2nd; beaten 1f out.

7

#7

GRACE CHAPEL (USA) - 35/1

124

P. LEACOCK

Settled off pace; relegated to dispute last over 3f out; soon shaken up; not a clear run 1f out; already beaten.

8

#10

JOHN BRIAN (USA) (T) - 2/1F

118

RICKEY WALCOTT

Quickly settled among trailing group; minor headway 3f out; 6-wide 2f out; gently handled final furlong.

9

#1

SPICEY TIGER (USA) (VT) - 13/1

119

A. BISHOP

ridden from gate to race in mid-pack; left rail over 4f out; ridden just over 3f out; altered course slightly when not a clear run over 2f out; 5-wide 2f out; every chance turning for home; one pace.

10

#11

BIPIN (USA) (B) - 30/1

118

R. BOWEN

Took a keen hold from gate; still handy 3rd under 4f out; soon forced pace to dispute 2nd; pressed under 3f out - no increase; in retreat;

11

#4

RING TIME (USA) (VT) - 90/1

119

R. LUNAN

Always well-back in rear; never a factor.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.4

½ Mile

48.8

¾ Mile

1:14.8

1 Mile

1:36.90

Time

1:49.8

Distances

3¾, 1¾, NS, ½,1, ¾, NK, 1, 1¾, ¾

Winner

6YO Chestnut Gelding - BANDSMAN ex PEACE TOKEN by COMMON GROUNDS

Winning Trainer

A. NUNES

Winning Owner

MR. ELIAS HALOUTE &

SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS

Winning Breeder

DR. A. STOREY BVM&S (EDIN) MR &

DR. & MRS. A. S. HALOUTE

Payments

Win

Place

1st

5

3.45

1.70

2nd

7

2.85

3rd

6

3.30

Forecast

5-7

49.75

Trifecta

5-7-6

651.80

Analysis:

Sheer euphoria aptly described the atmosphere after local hero APOSTLE emphatically returned to winning form in a stellar renewal of the Coolmore "Home of Champions" Stakes. The six year old had been under a dark cloud for the last eleven months following the controversial Gold Cup of 2009. The chestnut however, returned here to readily pound the opposition into submission and romped to another decisive victory in the Grade 1 event, in a fashion reminiscent of the APOSTLE of old. By the two-furlong pole most were already hammered, and the gelding only needed to be shaken up mildly in the straight by Trotman to put the result to bed, going further away towards the end. Though a quite satisfying result for most, it prompted questions from critics of whether he can be equally effective if not allowed a soft lead come Gold Cup day. One certain thing is that he is returning to his best form at a time when he'll need to be, as the nominations for this year's marquee event so far look to be the best ever assembled. Connections of runner-up and former Gold Cup hero Pure Temptation must have been as pleased as punch to see him finish as he did. The bay horse's career has been hindered by problems which resulted in his absence from competition for five months before this, but he ran today like he hadn't missed a step and is worthy of a place in the Gold Cup line-up. Border Secret may very well take her chances in the Cup as well although helped along here with the controversial weight conditions of the race in her favour. She found her best stride late in affairs, but may've needed a stronger ride in the final furlong to bid for second place. So with this prep now in the books, we eagerly look forward to the Cup in five weeks, a showpiece that promises for the first time in history to pit major North American graded stakes winners against two of the best Creole champions in the history of local racing; certainly an event not to be missed! [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

DARK KNIGHT (Anderson Trotman) just holds the advantage after a stretch-long

fight with stable-mate Time D’or (Kenny John).



Race #

8

ID#

25

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GALILEO (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER RATED 81 - 105

(ALSO OPEN TO HORSES RATED 80 AND BELOW)

Total Purse - $12,000

1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#1

DARK KNIGHT (BAR) - 5/2

116

A. TROTMAN

Made all; led quickly; handy until shaken up just under 2f out; rallied inside.

2

#3

TIME D'OR (USA) (ND) - 2/1F

130

K. JOHN (3)

Ridden to press pace; just keeping pace with winner when ridden under 3f out; rallied final furlong; second best.

3

#2

CASH BOY (USA) - 13/1

120

R. LUNAN

Tracked leaders along rail; still handy when not a clear run behind winner over 1f out; passively hand-ridden final furlong; not fully extended.

4

#4

LA PADRINO (BAR) (B) - 4/1

108

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Tracked leaders; headway to 3rd over 2f out; hung right 1f out; under pressure and soon beaten.

5

#5

DIVINE MESSENGER (USA) - 15/2

124

PAUL LEACOCK

Pushed along to force pace close 3rd; ridden 3f out but in quick retreat.

6

#6

WORDS OF THE WISE (USA) (BT) - 2/1F

120

A. WARD

With leaders 4-wide; not harassed when relegated over 2f out; soon second to last and ridden; never seriously shaken up.

7

#7

ALL ABOARD (BAR) (B) - 25/1

115

A. PERCH

Last but in touch; raced wide 2-3f out; eased 1f out; never a factor.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.4

½ Mile

49.2

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:05.2

Distances

SHD, 3½, 1¼, 1¼, SHD, 6

Winner

4YO Bay Colt - SURYA BHAGWAN ex TWICE AS STYLISH by BET TWICE

Winning Trainer

E. DEANE SCM

Winning Owner

MR. CHRISTOPHER GIBBS

Winning Breeder

MISS ELIZABETH DEANE

Payments

Win

Place

1st

1

3.50

1.60

2nd

3

1.

Forecast

1-3

6.75

Trifecta

1-3-2

42.20

Pick - 4

2-10-2-1

*NO WINNERS

1,305.50

*NO WINNERS CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT RACEDAY

FEBRUARY 13, 2010 ROTHERLEY CONSTRUCTION RACEDAY

Analysis:

A second 1-2 finish on the program for trainer Elizabeth Deane as the well-fancied DARK KNIGHT held grittily to the lead and denied his stable companion Time D'or handicap sprint. The small field represented just two trainers, and Deane swept the prize-money when also conditioning the third place-getter Cash Boy. The dueling pair to report home first were 1-2 throughout and virtually dominated the event, pulling clear in the stretch before having to be separated by the photo-finish camera. The 14lbs advantage in the weights favouring the winner surely made the difference in the outcome as he looked unbeatable on paper by a long way. The runner-up though made a race of it and surely could've reversed placings even if just a couple of pounds down in the handicap. The ride on Cash Boy ought to be questioned as he appeared to be full of run with little room prior to turning for the judge. Surely a bit more effort on jockey Lunan's part throughout the stretch would've seen the gelding closer than the three and a half lengths he was beaten, and maybe even troubling the first two. [ROG]