
PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE
GUINEAS DOUBLE – Melrose Racing enjoyed a rear 1-2 finish in the
“Barbados Fillies’ Guineas”, the stable’s second Guineas win in less than two months.
Garrison Savannah Results
for Saturday June 5, 2010
THE BARBADOS FILLIES
GUINEAS
RACEDAY
FEATURING
THE BARBADOS FILLIES
GUINEAS (GR.1RF. - BAR)
NOTE: Dividends are declared at a base bet of Bds. $1.00

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
FOUR-HORSE FINISH – The blinkered CAPTAIN SULLY (Reshawn Latchman)
comes out on top in what was perhaps the year’s best finish.
|
Race # |
1 |
ID# |
83 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE HEAVEN SENT (HANDICAP)
WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLDS |
|
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 |
#7 |
CAPTAIN SULLY (BAR) (B) - 2/1 |
115 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
|
Dueled; pushed along to keep pace 3f out; soon ridden and under pressure; held rail into straight; kept on gamely and gained advantage late. |
|
|
2 |
#3 |
LOCAL SPEED (BAR) - 6/5F |
126 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Dueled keenly; still in hand when leading 2f out; soon ridden and left rail entering the straight; under pressure when at one pace final furlong; headed late. |
|
|
3 |
#6 |
BETWEEN THE SHEIKS (BAR) - 2/1 |
115 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
|
|
Tracked leading pair; well off leaders still 3rd over 3f out; picked up when ridden; closed rapidly when quickening late widest of four; just missed. |
|
|
4 |
#2 |
ATOMIC BOMB (BAR) (T) - 15/2 |
118 |
R. REID (7) |
|
|
Disputed second to last; still well back over 4f out; soon ridden to press for 3rd; in touch and widest into straight; altered course to inside and closing late between horses; just missed. |
|
|
5 |
#5 |
HAVE NO FEAR (BAR) - 8/1 |
108 |
K. CARTER (7) |
|
|
Disputed last; further back when wide into "Paddock Bend" - under 6f out; never mounted a challenge. |
|
|
6 |
#8 |
QUILLDEN (BAR) (VT) - 9/1 |
119 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
|
|
4th early; relegated when angling poorly under 6f out; never a factor. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.6 |
½ Mile |
48.0 |
¾ Mile |
1:14.2 |
1 Mile |
|
|
Final Time |
1:38.4 |
Distances |
HD, SHD, SHD, 15¼, 1¾ |
|
Winner |
3YO Bay Colt - CAPTAIN CHARLIE out of FLIGHT ATTENDANT by PERFECT HOST |
|
Winning Trainer |
A. WARD |
|
Winning Owner |
LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR |
|
Winning Breeder |
SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS |
|
Payments |
Win |
Place |
|
1st |
7 |
3.40 |
2.00 |
|
2nd |
3 |
|
1.55 |
|
Forecast |
7-3 |
|
10.40 |
|
Trifecta |
7-3-6 |
|
19.60 |
Analysis:
Undoubtedly a race to please the handicappers with a head and two short-heads separating the first four home, and the result being determined only by the last stride. The camera gave the verdict to the Anderson Ward trainee CAPTAIN SULLY, who gamely stayed on along the inside for his first win since December last year. Obviously benefiting from the 7lb claimer aboard, the winner turned around his sour form of recent with the exciting score, finding a second wind in deep stretch when seemingly beaten in the wake of the idling runner-up. 6/5 favourite Local Speed looked like he would've turned it into a procession for the final quarter mile, but failed to quicken clear when finally asked for maximum effort by Trotman. He again left the rail when under pressure from behind and did enough to just hold for second, despite not finding a change of pace. To his credit, he conceded from 8 to 8lbs to the field, and this alone speaks to the quality of his effort and ability when compared to this bunch. Between The Sheiks carried lots of money as well, and represented his supporters with much fervour. He found plenty when handed the full treatment late in affairs, but may've inched a bit closer had he not been slightly inconvenienced by the runner-up when that horse was edging left just under a furlong out. Atomic Bomb seems to now have the hang of things, with this run being his second successive one worthy of mention. He too was closing steadily on the leaders, after giving them a healthy advantage early on. The colt gave a good account of himself considering that he was 3lbs higher in the handicap than two of the three who narrowly beat him. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
SWEET HARMONY (Kenny John) easily took care of things in the “Lady Constance Handicap”.
|
Race # |
2 |
ID# |
84 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE LADY CONSTANCE (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 50 |
|
Total Purse - $12,000 |
1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960. |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
|
1 |
#5 |
SWEET HARMONY (BAR) - 3/1 |
127 |
K. JOHN (3) |
|
|
Settled towards rear; headway to mid-division over 3f out; soon smooth headway to lead on bridle; quickened nicely when ridden under 2f out; eased well inside final furlong; impressive. |
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|
2 |
#1 |
ZENYATTA (BAR) - 8/1 |
123 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
|
|
Took a keen hold; prominent; still in touch though relegated to 5th 2 1/2f out; soon pressed and quickly to 2nd; in chase. |
|
|
3 |
#7 |
HERECOMESHANNA (CAN) (V) - 15/2 |
108 |
J. GRANT (3) |
|
|
Mid-division; second to last but in touch under 3f out; hard-ridden final furlong; no chance with winner. |
|
|
4 |
#6 |
QUE PASA (BAR) (T) - 9/5F |
118 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
|
Held up towards rear; smooth headway when ridden 3f out; soon pressing for 2nd; unable to quicken again; beaten 1f out. |
|
|
5 |
#3 |
GIN FOR ME (BAR) - 11/2 |
115 |
AFFRIE WARD (7) |
|
|
Held up in last; some headway when ridden under 2f out; wide into straight; all out and soon beaten. |
|
|
6 |
#8 |
VICTOR LUDORUM (BAR) - 5/2 |
119 |
K. CARTER (7) |
|
|
Prominent; disputed 4f out; unable to quicken when ridden; already beaten well over 1f out. |
|
|
7 |
#4 |
BOCELLI (BAR) (T) - 15/2 |
128 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Led; disputing over 3f out; soon in retreat and eased. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
25.2 |
½ Mile |
50.4 |
¾ Mile |
1:16.8 |
1 Mile |
1:41.4 |
|
Final Time |
1:54.6 |
Distances |
2, 3¼, ¾, 2½, 4, 40¼ |
|
Winner |
5YO Bay Mare - FORTY MILE out of PAN WOMAN by NOSFERATU |
|
Winning Trainer |
B. JOHN |
|
Winning Owner |
MRS. MARGO ATKINSON |
|
Winning Breeder |
MRS. MARGO ATKINSON |
|
Payments |
Win |
Place |
|
1st |
5 |
4.25 |
3.15 |
|
2nd |
1 |
|
3.35 |
|
Forecast |
5-1 |
|
47.40 |
|
Trifecta |
5-1-7 |
|
1,311.90 |
Analysis:
This contest was not on the same competitive level as the first, and turned into a romp for the winner who was registering her second straight success for trainer Boston John. SWEET HARMONY readily defied the top weight in the handicap, accelerating emphatically off a dawdling pace to settle the outcome from as much as two furlongs out. The winner was fully in control towards the end, and pulled well clear of the runner-up Zenyatta before being let down by rider Kenny John. The Saffie Joseph Jnr.-trained Zenyatta ran her best race thus far, just four starts into her career. She had no chance with the winner once that horse picked up the running, but easily accounted for the others; undoubtedly a satisfying effort for a bleeder at the trip. Herecomeshanna gained her highest place here as well, but is obviously not of the same class as the first pair home, as she was soundly beaten while handed lots of weight in the handicap. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
The first leg of an easy double for jockey Jalon Samuel, trainer Liz Deane and Owner Aysha Syndicate
came compliments of WHO’S CALLING who took the “Santa Faye Handicap”.
|
Race # |
3 |
ID# |
85 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE SANTA FAYE (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 35 |
|
Total Purse - $12,000 |
1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960. |
|
Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
|
1 |
#2 |
WHO'S CALLING (BAR) (TD) - |
128 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
|
|
Ridden from gate to stalk pace; effort to 3rd when pressed 2f out; led just over 1f out; quickened clear and eased 100m out; much the best. |
|
|
2 |
#1 |
HYPA CAT (BAR) - |
119 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
|
|
Stalked pace; effort when pressed though same place; kept on - no threat to winner. |
|
|
3 |
#7 |
LADY PATRICK (VT) - |
125 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Out-paced in last; still towards rear into straight; steadied behind foe 1f out; kept on well; closing late. |
|
|
4 |
#4 |
SHY BOY (BAR) (BT) - |
120 |
AFFRIE WARD (7) |
|
|
Awkward from gate; quickly recovered and soon led; joined 2f out and soon under pressure; spent 1f out. |
|
|
5 |
#9 |
TING A MERRY SLEW (BAR) - |
132 |
NOBLE ABREGO |
|
|
Mid-division off rail; checked 2f out and soon in last; hand-ridden final furlong past beaten horses. |
|
|
6 |
#6 |
SURREAL (BAR) - |
126 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
|
Towards rear; some headway 2f out; all out and eased under 1f out. |
|
|
7 |
#3 |
UNREAL (BAR) (B) |
129 |
K. JOHN (3) |
|
|
Prominent along rail; ridden to lead briefly over 1f out; soon in retreat. |
|
|
8 |
#5 |
LADY MOLLY (BAR) - |
118 |
R. MAYNARD (7) |
|
|
Never closer than mid-pack. |
|
|
9 |
#8 |
WHO'S AT HOME (BAR) (V) - |
129 |
CHRIS HUSBANDS |
|
|
Prominent and off rail; always racing wide and soon in trouble. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
25.8 |
½ Mile |
50.0 |
¾ Mile |
|
1 Mile |
|
|
Final Time |
1:00.4 |
Distances |
3, ¾, 1¼, ½, HD, ½, 1¼, 4¼ |
|
Winner |
5YO Bay Mare - WILD ESCAPADE out of BUSY TONE by PHONE TRICK |
|
Winning Trainer |
E DEANE SCM |
|
Winning Owner |
AYSHA SYNDICATE |
|
Winning Breeder |
MR. LORON GIBBS |
|
Payments |
Win |
Place |
|
1st |
2 |
2.65 |
1.15 |
|
2nd |
1 |
|
1.40 |
|
3rd |
7 |
|
6.30 |
|
Forecast |
2-1 |
|
17.85 |
|
Trifecta |
2-1-7 |
|
87.20 |
Analysis:
The highly-fancied WHO'S CALLING lived up to her popularity in the betting when decisively trouncing the poor opposition in this handicap sprint. Despite handing the field lumps of weight, the daughter of Wild Escapade put the result to bed with some degree of authority in the final panel, needing only to be shown the way home to assure the win. Though the competition may not have been the strongest, she was clearly not inconvenienced by being placed closer to the pace following a more aggressive ride from the gates. Hypa Cat was the best of the others, but the seven-year-old mare was never really able to put a dent in the winner's margin. Lady Patrick did well to rally from back in last, but still could do no better than scrape a spot on the podium in this the lowest class. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
SWEET AND SOUR (Chris Husbands) had an easy maiden win in her handicap sprint
|
Race # |
4 |
ID# |
86 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE WEST INDIAN LADIES AND GENTS (HANDICAP)
WEST INDIAN BRED 4-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER NON-WINNERS OF TWO |
|
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 |
SWEET AND SOUR (BAR) (BT) - |
119 |
CHRIS HUSBANDS |
|
|
Mid-division along rail; headway to 4th over 2f out - still not pressed; held rail and quickened clear 1f out; cheekily. |
|
|
2 |
#5 |
COUNTRY DANCE (BAR) (V) - |
118 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
|
|
Soon led; disputing lead under 4f out; shaken up just under 2f out; angled wide into straight; quickened again final furlong though no chance with winner. |
|
|
3 |
#8 |
DESERT ORCHID (BAR) - |
117 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
|
Tracked leaders in 3rd; not a clear run 1 1/2 - 2f out; steadied again 1f out; second effort when ridden; kept on along rail though no threat to winner. |
|
|
4 |
#7 |
TAJ MAHAL (BAR) (B) - |
121 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Out-paced in mid-division; always chasing leading group; unable to quicken sufficiently final furlong. |
|
|
5 |
#1 |
JOE GRIMES (BAR) - |
119 |
R. REID (7) |
|
|
Disputed; under pressure final furlong; all out. |
|
|
6 |
#6 |
BATISTA (BAR) (V) - |
124 |
K. DOWNES (7) |
|
|
Out-paced; soon disputing last; already beaten 1f out. |
|
|
7 |
#4 |
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS (BAR) (VT) - |
108 |
J. GRANT |
|
|
Never on terms. |
|
|
8 |
#9 |
LUNAR MARIA (BAR) - |
128 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
|
|
Pushed along in 4th; steadily going backward from 3f out. |
|
|
9 |
#3 |
STAR AHGLORY (BAR) - |
126 |
AFFRIE WARD (7) |
|
|
Always in rear; never a factor. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.4 |
½ Mile |
48.2 |
¾ Mile |
|
1 Mile |
|
|
Final Time |
1:06.4 |
Distances |
3, ½, ½, ¾, 4¾, NOSE, 7, 12 |
|
Winner |
4YO Bay Filly - BLAST OF STORM out of ANTIGONE JANE by SANDFORD PRINCE |
|
Winning Trainer |
N. BRATHWAITE |
|
Winning Owner |
CAMERON CARTER |
|
Winning Breeder |
MRS. PAMELA MARSHALL |
|
Payments |
Win |
Place |
|
1st |
2 |
10.35 |
2.80 |
|
2nd |
5 |
|
1.75 |
|
3rd |
8 |
|
1.05 |
|
Forecast |
2-5 |
|
52.10 |
|
Trifecta |
2-5-8 |
|
277.40 |
Analysis:
Not a contest with much depth to mention, but the result finally produced a visit to winner's row for the four-year-old filly SWEET AND SOUR, after twenty earlier tries. Initially thought to be disadvantaged in this company, the winner was always travelling well for jockey Husbands. She picked up the running in short order when shown daylight to the inner of the retreating pace-maker, and scampered away smartly for an authoritative maiden win. Country Dance ran her best race to date, perhaps benefiting from the experience of her three previous starts along with the application of blinkers which clearly sharpened her focus. The solidly-made daughter of Forty Mile now looks prepared to embark on at least a useful career should this upward trend continue. Fancied Desert Orchid was quite unlucky when having her progress hampered at a critical stage in the running. She's been in quite decent form recently, and in the final analysis should perhaps not be penalised heavily by the punters for this run in light of the troubled passage she experienced. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
GONE PROSPECTING (Jalon Samuel) delivered a smart effort and won as
he pleased in the “Kate O’Connor Handicap”.
|
Race # |
5 |
ID# |
87 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE KATE O'CONNOR (HANDICAP)
WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS WHICH HAVE NOT PLACED 3RD OR HIGHER IN THEIR CAREER |
|
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 |
#1 |
GONE PROSPECTING (BAR) (B) - |
116 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
|
|
Made virtually all; disputed early and soon led; clear lead 5f out; further ahead and still in hand 2f out; never ridden yet further clear and much the best; highly impressive. |
|
|
2 |
#3 |
ST. WINIFRED (BAR) (VT) - |
116 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Towards rear; headway to track leaders just over 4f out; ridden along in 4th 2f out; took 2nd 1f out; well-beaten. |
|
|
3 |
#2 |
WILD DANI (BAR) (B) - |
113 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
|
|
Bounced at start and hung right; soon in last; hard-ridden in rear 3f out; still well-back 2f out; effort when up for 3rd late. |
|
|
4 |
#8 |
FUH REAL (BAR) (V) - |
121 |
J. GRANT |
|
|
Keenly tracked leaders; ridden to dispute 2nd 2f out; unable to find more; just caught for 3rd. |
|
|
5 |
#6 |
GIDEON (BAR) (BT) - |
121 |
A BISHOP (5) |
|
|
Disputed early; under pressure from 2f out; eased 1/2f out. |
|
|
6 |
#4 |
BLUE MOON (BAR) - |
119 |
CHRIS HUSBANDS |
|
|
Mid-division along rail; edged left to outside over 5f out; soon in trouble; eased when beaten 2f out; never a threat. |
|
|
7 |
#7 |
RIVER BAY (BAR) (V) - |
116 |
K. JOHN (3) |
|
|
Tracked leaders in 3rd; relegated slightly 4f out; not going on when pressed; swiftly beaten. |
|
|
8 |
#5 |
B-O (BAR) - |
120 |
R. REID (7) |
|
|
Just aft of mid-division; soon tailed off; never a factor. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.4 |
½ Mile |
49.0 |
¾ Mile |
1:16.2 |
1 Mile |
|
|
Final Time |
1:38.2 |
Distances |
8, 2¾, HD, 2½, 4¾, 1½, NK |
|
Winner |
3YO Bay Colt - FORTY MILE out of ROSIE RED BEAR by EXPLOSIVE RED |
|
Winning Trainer |
E. DEANE SCM |
|
Winning Owner |
AYSHA SYNDICATE |
|
Winning Breeder |
MR. RICHARD STOUTE |
|
Payments |
Win |
Place |
|
1st |
1 |
3.25 |
1.45 |
|
2nd |
3 |
|
2.95 |
|
3rd |
2 |
|
1.10 |
|
Forecast |
1-3 |
|
16.20 |
|
Trifecta |
1-3-2 |
|
51.40 |
Analysis:
This event was generally a poor maiden affair, dominated from shortly after the start by the rangy-looking colt GONE PROSPECTING who trotted up for trainer Liz Deane and owner Aysha Syndicate - their second similar win on the day. His facile domination of these maidens was quite frankly an embarrassment to the opposition, none of whom at any point forced jockey Samuel to pop a serious question to his charge. The colt obliged in the pace-making role then waltzed home untested, having turned the contest into a bit more than a morning breeze with a following of discouraged mortals in his wake. The effort was reminiscent of a one in a similar contest last year, in which the high-class Show Me The Money provided an almost identical showing. Though this fellow is hardly of the same calibre (to this point), he's sure to be effective against much better than today's opposition at a similar trip or even further. It was eight long-looking lengths back to an all-out St. Winifred who easily accounted for the others in what looked like a separate race. Wild Dani lost quite a lot of ground at the start, and deserves some credit for her finishing position despite claiming only beaten horses late. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
LEAVE IT TO ME in the Winners Enclosure with Remell Lovell,
Co-Owner Mr. Peter Odle, Groom Courtney Wheatle,
Jockey Noble Abrego and Trainer Nazih Issa

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
The Barbados Fillies Guineas Trophy being presented to Mr. Peter Odle By Mr. Luther G. Miller III J.P. Vice-President of the Barbados Turf Club.
|
Race # |
6 |
ID# |
88 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
|
|
THE BARBADOS FILLIES GUINEAS (GR.1RF. - BAR)
WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLDS (FILLIES ONLY) |
|
NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE |
|
1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs) |
|
Total Purse - $35,000 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $22,450.00) |
1st: $19,250 (Plus $12,797); 2nd: $8,050 (plus $4,939); 3rd: $4,900 (plus $2,694); 4th: $2,800 (plus $2,020) |
|
Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
|
1 |
#8 |
LEAVE IT TO ME (BAR) - |
126 |
NOBLE ABREGO |
|
|
Alone in mid-division; angled off rail 3f out - 3-wide bid; rallied for lead from 2f out; gained advantage last few strides. |
|
|
2 |
#6 |
AMANYARA (BAR) (T) - |
126 |
J. SAMUEL |
|
|
Settled behind leaders to dispute 3rd; cruised to contention for lead and soon ridden; led and forced to rally from 2f out; grudgingly gave way late. |
|
|
3 |
#9 |
SEA GYPSY (BAR) - |
126 |
K. JOHN |
|
|
Settled behind main group; closer order under 4f out; switched to outside for 5-wide bid; pressing for 3rd into straight; stayed on one pace. |
|
|
4 |
#3 |
OUTENIQUA (BAR) (V) - |
126 |
A. TROTMAN |
|
|
Pulled very hard behind leaders along rail; settled behind leaders; pushed along behind wall 3f out - still in touch; disputing 3rd into stretch; always chasing; eased close home. |
|
|
5 |
#7 |
HEAVENLY ANGEL (BAR) (T) - |
126 |
R. REID |
|
|
Short of room and squeezed to rear; ridden along in last over 2f out; smooth headway towards outside 1 1/2f out; even finish. |
|
|
6 |
#5 |
KIMANSHIA (BAR) (V) - |
126 |
J. GRANT |
|
|
Second to last; never in contention. |
|
|
7 |
#4 |
JAMAICA MOON (BAR) - |
126 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN |
|
|
Prominent; disputing 3f out and soon ridden; brief lead; not going on and already beaten 1f out. |
|
|
8 |
#2 |
GLISTENING (BAR) (T) - |
126 |
A. BISHOP |
|
|
Set pace; gave way when headed. |
| |
|
Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.0 |
½ Mile |
49.0 |
¾ Mile |
1:16.0 |
1 Mile |
|
|
Final Time |
1:37.2 |
Distances |
HD, 1¼, 1¾, 1½, 3¾, HD, 3¾ |
|
Winner |
3YO Bay Filly - CAPTAIN CHARLIE out of SIGNORINA by NOSFERATU |
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Winning Trainer |
N. ISSA |
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Winning Owner |
MELROSE RACING & CLIFTON RACING |
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Winning Breeder |
SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
8 |
4.30 |
1.50 |
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2nd |
6 |
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1.05 |
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3rd |
9 |
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1.65 |
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Forecast |
8-6 |
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7.70 |
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Trifecta |
8-6-9 |
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19.90 |
Analysis:
An average renewal to the Fillies' Guineas, with the finish virtually dominated by the in-form Melrose Racing stable. The result was generally true to form, at least with the first four home being the "form horses" in the event. LEAVE IT TO ME in grittily denying stable-mate Amanyara a second Classic for the season, reversed two consecutive defeats by that horse this term with a game return to winning ways. Now triumphant in four of seven starts, the joint leading three year old filly became the second Guineas winner for her team; and in doing so displayed the qualities consistent with that of a horse likely to appreciate the added distance of the main targets this summer. The brilliant Amanyara was not disgraced despite the defeat, but now has even more to prove next time out. The filly quickened her gait nicely in the stretch as jockey Samuel delivered a couple of strokes, but was forced to dig deeper on asking when the menacing winner failed to go down willingly. That she failed to see off the determined winner after having every chance to do so turning for home, lends some credence to beliefs that she'd be hard-pressed to stay the additional two furlongs of the Derby. Time will tell. The stoutly-bred Sea Gypsy again raced with much promise, proving her form of last outing to be no fluke. The Chally Jones trained bay was kept off the rail virtually throughout, and found herself with four horses to her inside when committed to the task by John three furlongs out. She's another expected to have a greater say in the result as the distances increase, though this effort alone confirms she's capable of beating these even at the local mile. It took Outeniqua a couple of furlongs to settle, finally losing the undesirable fight for her head to Trotman at that point. This was likely the cause of her subsequent undoing as she was relatively flat when asked to stretch, though not badly beaten in the end. Surely this will need to change as she ventures a furlong further in the Midsummer Classic in a month's time. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE
JANAKI (Kyle Carter - #1) pulled out all she had and scrapes home ahead of
Zoom (pink shadow-roll) in another very competitive handicap sprint.
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Race # |
7 |
ID# |
89 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
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THE ZOUK (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 105 |
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1100 Meters (5½ furlongs) |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960. |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#1 |
JANAKI (BAR) - |
109 |
K. CARTER (7) |
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Smartly away and stalked pace in 3rd; short of room along rail 2f out; finally ridden over 1f out; quickened nicely in the clear and just up on head bob. |
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2 |
#10 |
ZOOM (BAR) - |
122 |
R. REID (7) |
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Out-paced second to last; considerably well back to dispute last 3f out; soon ridden; held rail; checked deep inside final furlong when short of room; quickened again late when clear; just missed on head-bob. |
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3 |
#8 |
AZWA (GB) (T) - |
112 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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Sharp from gate and soon led; set pace; cruised well clear 3f out; effort when pressed; still comfortable lead 1f out; under pressure well inside final furlong; caught close home. |
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4 |
#9 |
DARK KNIGHT (BAR) - |
119 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Chasing in 2nd; every chance 1f out; not doing enough. |
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5 |
#4 |
TIME D'OR (USA) (ND) - |
123 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Settled behind main group; headway to dispute 3rd just under 2f out; 3-wide into straight; evenly. |
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6 |
#2 |
WHO'S TO SAY (USA) - |
128 |
J. SAMUEL (5) |
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In touch with main group; checked twice when short of room 1 1/2f out; effort when shaken up in clear; not doing enough. |
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7 |
#7 |
RING TIME (USA) (BT) - |
110 |
AFFRIE WARD (7) |
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Well back in rear; soon disputing last; effort when widest into stretch; too much to do. |
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8 |
#6 |
LETHAL LIESEL (USA) (T) - |
117 |
A. TROTMAN |
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In touch with main group; not picking up when ridden. |
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9 |
#5 |
RUN ALKE RUN (USA) (BT) - |
108 |
J. GRANT |
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With leading group; under pressure and hand-ridden from 2f out; eased under 1f out. |
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SCR |
#3 |
CASH BOY |
126 |
SCRATCHED |
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Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.8 |
½ Mile |
48.2 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Final Time |
1:05.6 |
Distances |
SH, NK, ¾, ¾, ½, 1, 2¼, ¾ |
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Winner |
4YO Bay Filly - JANAK out of PASSIONATA by NOSFERATU |
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Winning Trainer |
B. JOHN |
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Winning Owner |
MR. YUSUF MONGROO |
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Winning Breeder |
MR. GEOFFREY BYNOE |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
1 |
2.65 |
1.20 |
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2nd |
10 |
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3.65 |
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3rd |
8 |
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2.00 |
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Forecast |
1-10 |
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84.45 |
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Trifecta |
1-10-8 |
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1,621.70 |
Analysis:
Another reason for the handicappers to gloat as the first six runners across the line had just three lengths between them. The camera was called upon to separate the first two, and it showed that the Boston John filly JANAKI had got there in a flurry of a finish to score her fifth lifetime. The smallish bay had plenty to find at the furlong marker but was good for it, and got to the tear away pace-setter at the death; the line coming just in-time to keep her safe from the brilliant stretch run of second place-getter Zoom. The winner is again heading in the right direction, and her upward mobility could see her entered for a big sprint contest in the near future. Prior to this, Zoom had done his best work over nine and ten furlongs, and as such it came as a shock that he'd be even entered in this contest with any expectations of the effort he was about to turn in. In the process the five year old accounted for horses who'd (at the trip) devour most horses in training today - and this as the third high-weight in the handicap. Closing remorselessly from rear, he was forced to check about 75 metres from the line, yet still found another gear late when pressed. Many would agree that his run was quite deserving of the win, especially considering that he gave a respected sprinter the calibre of JANAKI a solid 13lbs. The English-bred Azwa had no excuses really as she'd cruised around three to four lengths clear with little fuss three-eights of a mile out. She was nursed along until just turning for home, but the healthy advantage she enjoyed was chewed into by the winner and runner-up; the pole always to far away despite her best efforts.
Meanwhile, winning trainer Boston John continued to enjoy further success today landing two wins on the card, following a handsome treble at the last meeting. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN
ANOTHER NAIL-BITER – KUDAM (Affrie Ward – hidden) kept
Bold Ballad (Jonathan Grant - #6) at bay, and made all over five furlongs.
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Race # |
8 |
ID# |
90 |
Track Condition |
GOOD |
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THE FRESH MILK (HANDICAP)
3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 75 AND 3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLD MAIDENS |
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Total Purse - $12,000 |
1st: $6,600; 2nd: $2,760; 3rd: $1,680; 4th: $960. |
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Order of Finish |
# |
Horse |
Weight |
Jockey |
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1 |
#1 |
KUDAM (USA) - |
111 |
AFFRIE WARD (7) |
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Made all; soon clear lead; still in hand 2f out; kept on when ridden; just held. |
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2 |
#6 |
BOLD BALLAD (BAR) - |
108 |
J. GRANT |
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Always chasing winner in 2nd; stayed on strongly deep inside final furlong; just missed. |
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3 |
#14 |
SLAMMIN N' JAMMIN (USA) (B) - |
111 |
K. CARTER (5) |
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Mid-division; progress along rail under 2f out; kept on behind winner. |
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4 |
#2 |
ESSIEN (USA) (V) - |
124 |
A. TROTMAN |
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Pushed along in last; still hard-ridden behind field under 2f out; last into straight; steady gain final furlong through field; closing. |
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5 |
#5 |
JUST U AND ME (BAR) - |
121 |
R. REID (7) |
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Soon out-paced and towards rear; some headway along rail final furlong; steadily. |
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6 |
#11 |
TOTAL ECLIPSE (BAR) (V) - |
116 |
RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7) |
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In touch with leaders; failed to quicken when ridden; evenly. |
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7 |
#3 |
WHO'S STAYING (USA) (T) - |
128 |
A. BISHOP (5) |
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Hung right from gate; soon with leaders; same place when ridden; unable to find more and flattened out. |
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8 |
#7 |
WORDS OF THE WISE (USA) (BT) - |
123 |
K. JOHN (3) |
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Out-paced; wide bid from rear into straight; inconvenienced slightly by foe and soon eased under 1f out. |
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9 |
#12 |
ST. NICHOLAS BAY (BAR) (B) - |
119 |
CHRIS HUSBANDS |
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With leaders; angled wide into straight; lost chance; soon beaten. |
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SCR |
#8 |
GUDFRIDIE |
113 |
SCRATCHED |
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SCR |
#9 |
CANDUIT TUYA(C) |
116 |
SCRATCHED |
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Fractional Times |
¼ Mile |
24.6 |
½ Mile |
49.2 |
¾ Mile |
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1 Mile |
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Final Time |
0:59.2 |
Distances |
NOSE, 1¼, NK, ¾, 1, ¾, 1¾, 2 |
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Winner |
4YO Bay Filly - MATTY G out of OVERREACTION by CAPTAIN BODGIT |
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Winning Trainer |
J. SIMPSON |
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Winning Owner |
MR. LUTHER G. MILLER III JP
& MRS. SUZANNE MILLER |
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Winning Breeder |
MR. SETH KLARMAN |
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Payments |
Win |
Place |
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1st |
1 |
3.20 |
1.45 |
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2nd |
6 |
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2.50 |
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3rd |
14 |
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1.90 |
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Forecast |
1-6 |
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34.50 |
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Superfecta |
1-6-14-2 |
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586.50 |
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Pick 4 |
2-1-1-1 |
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77.45 |
Analysis:
American-bred filly KUDAM continued her best form when making every pole a winning one in the day's final handicap sprint. Now victorious in two of her last four, the Luther Miller filly's solid form continues since changing yards earlier this year. In customary fashion she readily took the advantage leaving the inside gate, and ran most of the opposition ragged through the first four furlongs. The only threat to loom came when the Simpson-trainee weakened close home, as a last ditch effort by Bold Ballad came up just short of adequate to change the outcome. Bold Ballad kept the winner directly in her cross hairs for most of the way, until edging out to issue a challenge inside the final furlong. Slammin N' Jammin made some headway along the inside turning for home, but finished-up fairly evenly behind the winner. The run of the race though must have come from debutante Essien for trainer Andrew Nunes. The strapping grey son of Monarchos turned in for the run home stone cold last, but stuck steadily to the task and made up remarkable ground late. He looks a promising sort and will likely be a better animal next time out should the distance be more in his favour. [ROG]