Thoroughbred Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah, Barbados Turf Club

CLASS ACT - Outstanding 3YO RUSH CUTTER (R. Whitter) romped to

another decisive victory in the "Coronation Sprint Stakes".

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

MORE MONEY - SHOW ME THE MONEY (J. Samuel) enhances his bank roll with

an all the way score in the day's second feature, the "Queen's Plate Handicap".

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Garrison Savannah Results

for Saturday July 17, 2010

THE QUEEN'S PLATE RACE DAY

FEATURING

THE QUEEN'S PLATE

THE CORONATION SPRINT STAKES & TROPHY

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

ISLAND MEMORIES (R Whitter) comfortably accounts for his fellow

two year olds in "The Buckingham Palace Condition Race".

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Race #

1

ID#

107

Track Condition

SOFT

THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE (CONDITION RACE)

WEST INDIAN BRED 2-YEAR-OLDS

1000 Meters (5 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

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

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#7

ISLAND MEMORIES (BAR) - 11/2

116

R. WHITTER (7)

Well off lead in 4th; soon in touch with leaders 2f out though not a clear run; effort between horses just over 1f out; stayed on.

2

#3

VITALITY (BAR) - 2/1

118

A. BISHOP (5)

Broke smartly and soon led; clear lead over 3f out; soon joined and ridden along; rallied 1f out when headed; gave way late.

3

#1

ISTANBUL (BAR) - 9/5

123

J. GRANT

Pressed leader early but soon in chase; some effort when ridden but soon at one pace.

4

#5

NILE QUEEN (BAR) - 8/5F

118

A. TROTMAN

Well off leaders in 3rd; effort 3-wide 2f out; not going on.

5

#4

PURE DETERMINATION (BAR) (B) - 17/2

123

L. LALUNG

Slowly away; some progress 3f out to chase leading group; soon weakening.

6

#8

VICKI'S CHOICE (BAR) (V) - 15/2

112

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Dwelt badly and always in rear.

LNS

#2

VERIZON (BAR)

118

SCRATCHED

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

25.2

½ Mile

50.4

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Final Time

1:05.6

Distances

2, 2¼, HD, 14¼, 14½

Winner

2YO Bay Colt - HAPPY MEMORIES out of ISLAND GIRL by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

ANDERSON WARD

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR

Winning Breeder

SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS

Payments

Win

Place

1st

7

6.55

3.65

2nd

3

1.85

Forecast

7-3

61.55

Trifecta

7-3-1

234.30

Analysis:

The opening contest on the card was again reserved for the babies, and they handled the rain-affected surface well enough for their 5-furlong contest. The newcomers appeared un-phased for the most part by the ground, showing reasonable form to take up the minor places.

The winner though would be their once-raced stablemate ISLAND MEMORIES, a handsome half-brother to stakes-placed winner Island Lad. He was a bit outpaced by the speeders early on, but stuck grimly to his work to get by Vitality in the final furlong. The son of Happy Memories showed a fine turn-around in form from his first outing, building on that experience to score nicely in the end. The much talked about colt Vitality showed good promise here on debut, with immaturity perhaps his only excuse for defeat. It seems that the colt may've "missed the company" after sailing to a clear half-way through, and forfeited some of the advantage at a point where he should've been poised to increase the tempo. Istanbul found little once off the bridle, but also stayed on well despite looking beaten at the furlong pole. Winning rider Randy Whitter was also breaking his maiden in this one, and the Jamaican-born youngster who recently struck a relationship with trainer Anderson Ward, has provided the Blue Diamond team with instant success.

Another fact to note is that each of the first four horses home were bred by Sir Charles Williams' operation, as was last raceday's other two year old winner Slip Stream. This falls in line with the breeder's record from last year where the likes of Leave It To Me, Outeniqua, Island Lad et al gave the operation a huge boost with their fortunes. [ROG]

Second-time starter CONQUEST (L. Lalung) claimed some useful scalps

with a smooth effort when breaking his maiden over nine furlongs.

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Race #

2

ID#

108

Track Condition

SOFT

THE HIGHCLERE (HANDICAP)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS

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

#8

CONQUEST (BAR) - 8/1

119

L. LALUNG

Made all; set slow pace and led comfortably; quickened appreciably when shaken up 3f out and soon clear; stayed on; easily.

2

#4

UP THE ANTE (BAR) (T) - 9/5

123

K. JOHN (3)

Held up mid-division; soon last of main group though in touch; headway towards outside over 2f out; soon chasing 3rd; took 2nd deep inside final furlong; closing.

3

#5

DAKDADA (BAR) (T) - 8/5F

108

J. GRANT

Pulled hard in 2nd; effort to take closer order 3f out, soon pressed and beaten for pace by winner; worn down for 2nd inside final furlong; stayed on at one pace.

4

#6

QUILLDEN (BAR) (T) - 13/1

108

D. DALRYMPLE (7)

Tracked leaders; one pace when pushed along; soon beaten.

5

#7

ATOMIC BOMB (BAR) (T) - 2/1

114

AFFRIE WARD (7)

In touch; never picked up; eased under 1f out.

PU

#3

ST. WINIFRED (BAR) (VT) - 6/1

113

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Always in last and unable to raise a gallop; pulled up.

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.6

½ Mile

53.2

¾ Mile

1:21.6

1 Mile

1:49.0

Final Time

2:04.8

Distances

1¾, ¾, 9, 5½

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - SEA RAVEN out of ENCINO GIRL by ENCINO

Winning Trainer

P. ARTHUR

Winning Owner

MRS. MARA DI VENANZIO

Winning Breeder

MRS. DIANA JONES

Payments

Win

Place

1st

8

9.40

2.45

2nd

4

1.40

Forecast

8-4

68.90

Trifecta

8-4-5

80.50

Analysis:

The three year old maidens were next up to do battle, and the conditions were worsened by another bout of steady precipitation which gave the nine-furlong event the appearance of a longer journey. It provided an upset of sorts, and the beaten favourite may've also lost some support for his claims as a Classic horse (or perhaps the winner is better than initially thought).

The lion's share of the purse went to a strapping fellow named CONQUEST, who was returning for just his second attempt at the game following an eye-opener just a fortnight ago. For vigilant punters the result would not have been that much of a shock, but the others who allowed him to get away at odds of 8/1, would still be counting their losses as the betting in no way reflected the performance he was about to give. The handsome bay had shown promise in his only previous outing (at a trip short of optimum considering the pedigree), but found everything to his liking on this occasion and duly capitalized. He picked up in fine style when French jockey Luana Lalung shook the reins at him, and despite losing her whip two furlongs out, she managed to get enough effort for the colt to do the business. With the start of his career delayed for sometime due to injury, he's made a favourable beginning. Though the inexperience showed a bit in the closing stages, the son of Sea Raven should come on nicely from this run and looks like a decent type and one to follow. On form as the sole guideline, Up The Ante looked head and shoulders above this opposition beforehand but may've been the victim of the tactics, having handed a tough assignment when asked to quicken from off a slow pace in heavy going. He did find a good change of pace late, but the winner had already flown and though still holding an entry in the Derby, the flashy chestnut would be out to sea there unless he has a huge effort looming under his sleeve. Supporters of Dakdada must be growing weary of the colt's efforts, despite almost always hitting the board in the final analysis. He is still a fairly honest fellow, but perhaps classier individuals beat him today and his search for a win unabatedly continues.   [ROG]

SURINAN (Jalon Samuel) continued her fine form in

easily claiming "The Carrozza Handicap".

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Race #

3

ID#

109

Track Condition

SOFT

THE CARROZZA (HANDICAP)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD WINNERS AND MAIDENS

1100 Meters (5 ½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

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

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#10

SURINAN (BAR) - 3/1

123

J. SAMUEL (5)

In touch with leading group; held place when ridden along alone in 4th; effort just over 1f out; hit the front and hung right inside final furlong; pulled clear in closing stages.

2

#7

MOST WANTED (BAR) (T) - 5/2F

119

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Quick to clear lead; still unhurried 2f out; soon ridden; brief rally 1f out; gave way when out-finished.

3

#4

JIHAD (BAR) (V) - 7/2

119

A BISHOP (5)

Hung right at start; pushed along in 2nd; closer order when ridden 2 1/2f out; same place just over 1f out; out-finished.

4

#8

DRESSES (BAR) (B) - 3/1

115

A. TROTMAN

Pushed along in 3rd; effort 2-3f out to press for 2nd; no further; already beaten over 1f out.

5

#3

VOICE MAIL (BAR) (V) - 9/1

117

K. JOHN (3)

Hampered at start and squeezed back; out-paced in last; still last 2f out; held rail; some gain late.

6

#2

CASSANOVA (BAR) - 11/1

114

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Dwelt and raced among back-markers; never on terms.

7

#6

YOURS TRULY (BAR) (T) - 8/1

118

J. GRANT

Always among back-markers.

8

#9

ISLAND LAD (BAR) (B) - 7/1

123

R. WHITTER (7)

Always towards rear.

9

#1

WALTZIN' (BAR) - 50/1

108

L. EDWARDS (7)

With leading group; under pressure and weakening from 3f out.

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.2

½ Mile

50.4

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Final Time

1:11.6

Distances

2¼, NK, 1¾, NK, 1¼, ½, 1½, 21¼

Winner

3YO Brown Filly - SURYA BHAGWAN out of SISTER ANNE by SCHISM

Winning Trainer

E. DEANE SCM

Winning Owner

MRS. JOANNE HEARST DE-CASTRO

Winning Breeder

MRS. JOANNE HEARST-DE CASTRO

Payments

Win

Place

1st

10

4.05

1.40

2nd

7

1.60

3rd

4

2.05

Forecast

10-7

16.15

Trifecta

10-7-4

44.80

Analysis:

Not a very competitive sprint, and this was hardly a surprise since more than half the field were still maidens, and only a couple of the winners had shown any pleasing form in recent times at the trip. One of these was the eventual winner, and looks like a smart performer going forward. The Liz Deane-trained SURINAN nicely rewarded her connections' decision to forego a spot in the more valuable Coronation Sprint Stakes, in favour of this weaker race. Now a winner in two of her four lifetime starts, the daughter of Surya Bhagwan continues heading in the direction of a useful sprinter with this being her finest example thus far. The rider was a picture of confidence once clearing the hill, and his filly responded with just the slightest urging to smoothly put the result to bed. Most Wanted was the other recent winner, a "much the best" romp in the start prior to this being the catalyst in her popularity in the betting market. She appeared to have no excuses to really blame the defeat on, except maybe lacking a sufficient finishing kick to stave off the winner's challenge. Jihad had every chance as well, but ran as he did last time out when second over a similar trip, this time lacking a finish after racing closer to the pace on this occasion.   [ROG]

An ultra-impressive romp for maiden winner REWARD ME (Reshawn Latchman)

who readily slammed his field over nine furlongs.

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Race #

4

ID#

110

Track Condition

SOFT

THE DUNFERMLINE (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 75

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

#2

REWARD ME (USA) - 7/5F

114

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Settled off pace; soon last but in touch; smooth headway along rail to 3rd 2 1/2f out; still on bridle; quickly led and ridden well clear; much the best.

2

#4

JUST JIVING (USA) - 5/2

122

J. SAMUEL (5)

Hard-held and prominent; snagged back to track leaders 4 1/2f out; pushed along and switched to outer over 2f out; rider lost whip; wide into straight; stayed on at one pace under hand ride.

3

#7

DEAL OR NODEAL (BAR) (T) - 4/1

127

J. CRONEY (7)

Led; headed 2f out and soon ridden; caught for 2nd.

4

#6

GOLD DIGGER (BAR) - 7/2

125

A. BISHOP (5)

Prominent; headway to duel leader 3-4f out; shaken up and brief rally 2f out; soon under pressure and in trouble.

5

#10

NED KELLY (BAR) - 3/1

117

K. JOHN (3)

Disputing last; never closer than mid-division; in trouble from 2f out.

6

#5

HORIZON (BAR) (T) - 12/1

111

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Alone in mid-division; back to last over 3f out; not picking up and further in rear.

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.8

½ Mile

54.4

¾ Mile

1:22.2

1 Mile

1:46.8

Final Time

2:03.0

Distances

11, SHD, 4¼, 6¼, 8¼

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - GRAND REWARD out of JILL'S ZI ZI by FLY SO FREE

Winning Trainer

S. BYNOE

Winning Owner

SIR DAVID SEALE

Winning Breeder

TAYLOR MADE SALES AGENCY & WOLVERTON MOUNTAIN FARM LLC

Payments

Win

Place

1st

2

2.40

1.40

2nd

4

2.05

Forecast

2-4

6.90

Trifecta

2-4-7

15.40

Analysis:

The well-backed REWARD ME campaigning for the second time over 1800 metres, took full advantage of the slushy turf and wired his field with quite some authority. The market leader (and rightfully so after solid efforts behind the classy Mingun Temple), was never far off the headline but settled kindly behind runners early on. His response when asked to stretch was immediate and with the leaders affording him a healthy space towards the inner, the contest was as good as over in a matter of strides. The well-grown colt as expected took some time to progress into the individual he is today, but looks the sort likely to win lots more races if campaigned sensibly. Just Jiving had no chance of catching the winner, in fact he'd done just enough to get by the front-running Deal Or Nodeal in the final panel. Lacking a change of pace when called upon was again to his undoing, but the seven year old stayed on well to get second money. Deal Or Nodeal dictated the pace for most of the way, by the top-weighted entrant had no reply to the winner's charge when that horse got going.   [ROG]

RUSH CUTTER in the winners enclosure with from left Groom Gregory Moseley,

Trainer Anderson Ward and Owner Lord Michael Taylor

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

The CORONATION SPRINT TROPHY being presented by Sir David Seale (President of the Barbados Turf Club) to Lord Michael Taylor.

Race #

5

ID#

111

Track Condition

SOFT

THE CORONATION SPRINT STAKES & TROPHY

(CONDITION RACE)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLDS ONLY

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $14,000

1st: $7,700; 2nd: $3,200; 3rd: $2,000; 4th: $1,100.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#1

RUSH CUTTER (BAR) (T) - 4/5F

130

R. WHITTER

Made virtually all; broke smartly and soon led; effort when ridden 3f out and soon clear; kept on strongly and further clear late.

2

#2

HABIBTI (BAR) - 9/2

108

J. GRANT

With leaders early; lost ground and soon in second pair disputing 3rd; always in chase and all out final furlong.

3

#6

PRINCE OF GROVES (BAR) - 7/2

130

J. SAMUEL

With leaders to the outer; disputing 3rd 3f out; not going on when pressed; under pressure final furlong and soon eased.

4

#7

BOND STREET (BAR) - 7/2

125

A. TROTMAN

Never able to land a blow.

5

#3

FEDRICA (BAR) (B) - 3/1

125

AFFRIE WARD

Prominent; packed up after two furlongs.

LNS

#8

SPELLBOUND (BAR) (T)

125

SCRATCHED

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.4

½ Mile

50.8

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Final Time

1:12.4

Distances

5¼, 1½, 8½, 2¾

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - WERTZ out of ALYANDER by MISWAKI

Winning Trainer

ANDERSON WARD

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR

Winning Breeder

MESSRS. NEIL SKEETE & JEFFREY CHANDLER

Payments

Win

Place

1st

1

1.85

1.70

2nd

2

2.75

Forecast

1-2

19.45

Trifecta

1-2-6

30.90

Analysis:

A race that has been claimed by some very decent horses in its short history, and equally outstanding efforts on the day. Though supported by a small field for this year's renewal the result was again dominated by a high-class horse.

The juvenile champion of last year RUSH CUTTER, needs no introduction. A colt of immense talent and an enviable record to boot, he added this prize to his growing list of accomplishments in the style of a horse destined for even greater things. The powerful bay was always travelling like the winner, and didn't need to do much to assert his superiority. In fact young apprentice Whitter was thought to have been a bit too excited with his whip in the final furlong when the colt had clearly done more than enough to see off the field. The winner gave his owner Lord Michael Taylor a second winner in the event (a feat achieved once before by Sir David Seale), and considering that he's virtually untried as a three year old, there could be bigger engagements for this fellow once handled with care. Both Habibti and Prince Of Groves were decisively beaten and this form places them well below the level of the winner. The former seems to be coming back into her best form, while Prince Of Groves continues to be a consistent campaigner. Bond Street was never involved, her chances probably thwarted by the going; while Fedrica weakened away tamely around the halfway mark.   [ROG]

JOHNNY SAD BOY (Antonio Perch) emphatically returned to

winner's row with a romp in "The Pall Mall Handicap".

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

Race #

6

ID#

112

Track Condition

SOFT

THE PALL MALL (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 55

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

#11

JOHNNY SAD BOY (BAR) - 17/1

113

A. PERCH (7)

Mid-division; smooth headway to 3rd 3f out; further progress toward inner 2f out and soon led; ridden over 1f out and quickly clear; much the best.

2

#2

QUALITY TIME (BAR) (V) - 15/2

119

A. TROTMAN

Behind leading group; pushed along to take 2nd just over 3f out; kept on though no chance with winner.

3

#13

QUE PASA (BAR) (T) - 3/1F

116

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Held up towards rear; switched off rail 2 1/2f out and soon ridden; further headway to take 3rd just over 1f out; kept on.

4

#14

BOCELLI (BAR) - 19/1

122

A. BISHOP (5)

Prominent; soon tracking in 3rd; relegated to mid-division 4 1/2f out; still not ridden and lost further ground 2f out; not a clear run just over 1f out when switched to rail; effort when ridden.

5

#3

TAJ MAHAL (BAR) (B) - 3/1F

115

J. SAMUEL (5)

Mid-division; pushed along over 3f out; further in rear under 2f out; altered course to the outer just over 1f out; closing though no threat.

6

#10

HEAVENLY ANGEL (BAR) (T) - 10/1

111

D. DALRYMPLE (7)

Disputing last off rail; tailed off further 4f out; minor headway final two furlongs.

7

#9

MILLENNIUM MILE (BAR) (BT) - 18/1

115

R. WHITTER (7)

Prominent; led after 1 1/2f; clear lead 3f out; soon ridden and headed 2f out; no bid.

8

#5

BATISTA (BAR) - 11/1

123

L. LALUNG

Hampered at start and in last early; headway to mid-division when wide 3f out; soon at one pace in 4th; weakened thereafter.

9

#7

GIN FOR ME (BAR) - 3/1F

118

K. JOHN (3)

Unhurried and soon towards rear; never in a striking position.

10

#1

SWEET AND SOUR (BAR) - 14/1

117

D. BYNOE (7)

Prominent; in trouble from over 3f out.

11

#6

WHATALINE (BAR) - 15/2

117

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Broke awkwardly and hampered rival; considerable headway to track leaders after 2f; steadily going backward from over 3f out.

SCR

#4

DESERT ORCHID (BAR)

130

SCRATCHED

SCR

#8

TING A MERRY SLEW (BAR)

115

SCRATCHED

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.2

½ Mile

51.8

¾ Mile

1:18.8

1 Mile

Final Time

1:45.2

Distances

10, ¾, 3, 1¼, 1½, 4¼, ¾, ½, 1¾, 6½

Winner

5YO Bay Horse - ZWICK out of STAMP OF LUCK by LUCKY NORTH

Winning Trainer

H. NICHOLLS

Winning Owner

MR. STEPHEN KELLMAN

Winning Breeder

MR. STEPHEN KELLMAN

Payments

Win

Place

1st

11

18.80

4.30

2nd

2

3.15

3rd

13

1.70

Forecast

11-2

261.95

Superfecta

11-2-13-14

*NO WINNERS

2,784.48

*NO WINNERS CARRIED OVER TO RACE #8

Analysis:

By no means a keenly contested handicap, as the winner made the opponents look ordinary. JOHNNY SAD BOY turned his foes into a procession of followers for the final quarter of a mile, returning to the winner's encloure for only the second time in his career. He did however come close on a number of previous occasions, but perhaps the combination of a sloppy track and a drop in company made the difference in the outcome. Normally a fairly useful campaigner, the son of Zwick rebounded here from a series of below average efforts (albeit against better company), and virtually hacked home with ten lengths to spare on his nearest rival. The smallish five year old entire assured himself consideration for a stiff penalty as a result of this dominating win, but could be still left in a sweet spot at the weights if meeting this group again soon on similar conditions - especially if partnered again by 7lb claiming apprentice. Quality Time continued her fine form in the runner-up spot (now three straight), though soundly trounced by the winner. The daughter of Federico stayed on well in the deep track, and though still a maiden after seven tries, she always tries hard and has shown enough to suggest a win could be coming soon. Que Pasa too had decent form to go on, but found herself too far back in the field when the first two made their critical moves for home; still a creditable effort considering the ground she made up to get third place.   [ROG]

SHOW ME THE MONEY in the winners enclosure with from

left a friend of the connections, Trainer Anderson Ward,

Owner Lord Michael Taylor and Groom Ryan Benn

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The QUEEN'S PLATE being presented to Trainer Anderson Ward by Sir David Seale president of the Barbados Turf Club. Witnessing the presentation is Owner Lord Michael Taylor.

Race #

7

ID#

113

Track Condition

SOFT

THE QUEEN'S PLATE (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 120

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $18,000

1st: $10,500; 2nd: $4,000; 3rd: $2,000; 4th: $1,500.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#7

SHOW ME THE MONEY (BAR) (T) - 4/1

126

J. SAMUEL

Made all; always travelling comfortably; still unhurried over 2f out; quickened when ridden and pulled clear into straight; bearing left under under pressure 1f out; just held.

2

#5

CHARGE IT (USA) (T) - 7/2

108

J. GRANT

Held up in rear; headway to 4th 3 1/2f out; soon pushed along and chasing in 2nd; steadily gaining final furlong; just missed.

3

#1

PURE TEMPTATION (USA) (BT) - 4/1

116

R. WHITTER

Mid-division; headway over 4f out to track leader; lost ground over 3f out; picked up over 1f out and soon gained 3rd though no chance with first two.

4

#10

ROCAMADOUR (USA) - 1/1F

130

K. JOHN

Mid-division; headway to chase leader 3 1/2f out; not going on and beaten 1f out.

5

#4

ZOOM (BAR) - 7/1

128

A. BISHOP

Tracked leader; pushed along 3 1/2f out - no bid; soon in steady retreat.

6

#9

PREACH TO ME (USA) (T) - 5/1

130

RESHAWN LATCHMAN

Always in rear; never not picking up when ridden; eased 1 1/2f out.

LNS

#2

APOSTLE (BAR)

130

SCRATCHED

LNS

#3

BIPIN (USA)

118

SCRATCHED

LNS

#6

WALK ON BY (BAR)

115

SCRATCHED

LNS

#8

PROUD BAJAN (USA)

108

SCRATCHED

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

25.8

½ Mile

50.4

¾ Mile

1:17.6

1 Mile

1:46.4

Final Time

2:02.8

Distances

¾, 5½, 1¼, 6½, ½

Winner

4YO Chestnut Colt - KIT FISTO out of PINK CORAL by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

ANDERSON WARD

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR

Winning Breeder

MR. BRUCE BAYLEY

Payments

Win

Place

1st

7

5.30

2.05

2nd

5

2.95

Forecast

7-5

38.10

Trifecta

7-5-1

257.30

Analysis:

Now in its ninth year, the Queen's Plate often produced a decent winner. With only two sprinters rated above 120 on the handicapping list, it was virtually open to all of the better horses in training. Unfortunately a few late scratches (some due to the track condition) took lots of interest away, but in the end the contest still provided a grand finish and another stout effort by a decent horse.

The powerful Taylor stables enjoyed a huge treble on the day, capped by this victory on the card's other feature. Less than ninety minutes after landing his first stakes win as a trainer with top three year old sprinter Rush Cutter, young conditioner Ward saddled the outstanding creole SHOW ME THE MONEY for good measure, to make all the running and land the second stakes win of his career. Sent to the front from the off, the colt was always in control and only ever appeared in trouble when pressured in the run up to the line by Charge It. A really tough and consistent fellow, the winner looks to now be worthy of a place among the island's leading runners and will likely continue to be a force at the longer trips. Charge It was the light-weight entry here, and used that advantage to get closest to the winner. Still on the improve and on the basis of this run, he'll likely be sent out against this lot soon. Old faithful Pure Temptation over five lengths adrift of the first two, but had done enough for 3rd despite looking beaten about two furlongs out. Also owned by Lord Taylor, the bay horse further hammered home the point of that stable's presence in local racing. On the day the team scored three winners (including a 1-2-3 finish in the opener), and the effect of this win made even sweeter when one recalls Bouncebak's similar pillar to post victory last year.   [ROG]

APPRENTICES RULE - Young Shad Belle only had to steer VICTOR LUDORUM

to a convincing win over 1100 metres in the day's final, appropriately ending

a successful day in the saddle for the apprentices.

(PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN)



Race #

8

ID#

114

Track Condition

SOFT

THE AUREOLE (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 45

1100 Meters (5 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

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

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#6

VICTOR LUDORUM (BAR) - 15/2

125

S. BELLE (7)

Prominent; soon handy in 2nd; effort 2f out and soon led; hand-ridden clear and kept on strongly.

2

#2

WHO'S CALLING (BAR) (TD) - 2/1F

128

J. SAMUEL (5)

Out-paced and pushed along behind main group; headway to mid-pack under 3f out; ridden and 4-wide bid over 2f out; 3rd into straight; no further; eased 100m out; just up for 2nd.

3

#13

SUPERCHARGE (BAR) - 15/1

115

D. BYNOE (7)

Dwelt slightly; wide of runners mid-division over 4f out; quickly to 2nd and soon pressing for lead over 2f out; hand-ridden and out-finished by winner; just caught for 2nd when eased late.

4

#1

WHY NOT DANCE (USA) - 9/1

124

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Dwelt and unhurried towards rear; handily to mid-division 4f out; behind horses and soon ridden; evenly.

5

#7

LADY PATRICK (BAR) (VT) - 14/1

114

J. GRANT

Out-paced towards rear off rail; some headway to mid-pack but no serious threat; pushed along throughout.

6

#8

TIGER CAT (BAR) (T) - 14/1

113

L. EDWARDS (7)

Hard-ridden from gate and raced prominently; pressed for an effort 3f out - not going on; quickly beaten.

7

#5

MOONSTONE (BAR) (CP) - 11/2

121

AFFRIE WARD (7)

Prominent in 3rd; held rail; relegated 3f out and soon in trouble.

8

#10

FAMILY AFFAIR (BAR) - 7/2

126

A. BISHOP (5)

Quick to go and soon led comfortably; ridden just over 2f out; lacked rally.

9

#9

RIVER BAY (BAR) - 16/1

126

K. JOHN (3)

Soon towards rear; never a factor.

10

#11

JOE GRIMES (BAR) - 16/1

120

J. CRONEY (7)

Prominent; bolting from just under 4f out and lost chance.

11

#3

SUMMER STAR (BAR) (V) - 8/1

128

A. TROTMAN

Broke smartly but soon out-paced and steadily going backward; never picked up.

12

#14

HYPA CAT (BAR) - 17/1

108

A. CLARKE Jnr. (7)

Broke awkwardly and quickly in last; soon further back and never in touch.

Fractional Times

¼ Mile

26.8

½ Mile

50.4

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Final Time

1:12.4

Distances

7, NOSE, 2, 1½, 1, 1¼, 2¼, ½, 5, 4, 23½

Winner

4YO Bay Colt - FORTY MILE out of VICTORIA LINA by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

P. BATSON

Winning Owner

MR. PHILIP BATSON

Winning Breeder

MRS. DIANA JONES & MR. FRANCIS COZIER

Payments

Win

Place

1st

6

7.50

3.90

2nd

2

1.30

3rd

13

4.75

Forecast

6-2

25.70

Superfecta

6-2-13-1

*NO WINNERS

6,640.84

Pick 4

2-11-7-6

*NO WINNERS

169.40

*NO WINNERS; CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT RACEDAY,

AUGUST 7, 2010 (UNITED INSURANCE DERBY DAY)

Analysis:

A welcomed return to winning form for Mr. Philip Batson's VICTOR LUDORUM, providing another runaway win on the day when scoring in his handicap by some seven lengths. The colt had struck really good form upon changing hands to the current stable towards the end of last year, but suffered a damaged withers shortly after, in an unfortunate stable accident. That he could return this type of form in the time he's had is quite remarkable, and hopefully things will continue in this vein for the son of Forty Mile. Who's Calling turned in another decent effort though never in a position to alter the result further. She was clearly beaten a furlong from home, but luckily got the better of Supercharge on the line as that horse had been eased down too soon before the line.   [ROG]