Thoroughbred Horse Racing at the Garrison Savannah, Barbados Turf Club

Garrison Savannah Results

for Saturday May 22, 2010

THE BTC RACING

FRATERNITY RACE DAY

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

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

TAJ MAHAL was ridden-out by Anderson Trotman

to finally break his maiden in the day’s opener.

Race #

1

ID#

76

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BARBADOS THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION (HANDICAP)

WEST INDIAN BRED 4-YEAR-OLD 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

#4

TAJ MAHAL (BAR) (B) - 2/1

117

A. TROTMAN

Took keen hold; soon clear 2nd; led handily under 3f out; finally pressed and driven clear under 2f out; kept on strongly; much the best.

2

#8

QUALITY TIME (BAR) (B) - 17/2

115

K. JOHN (3)

Settled just aft of mid-division off rail; ridden 3f out; soon smooth progress (over 2f out); 2nd 1 1/2f out; kept on though no chance with winner.

3

#3

LADY PATRICK (BAR) (VT) - 35/1

108

K. CARTER (7)

Ridden from gate to race just fwd of mid-division; headway to 3rd over 4f out; held place when ridden under 2f out between horses; even finish.

4

#5

ZENYATTA (BAR) - 3/1

121

J. SAMUEL (5)

Held up mid-division; travelling well and towards inside 3f out; in the hunt when pushed along over 2f out; unable to find enough; closing on 3rd late.

5

#6

RANDY ANDY BAR) - 19/2

113

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Unhurried and soon second to last; still behind main group 3f out; switched to outside and effort when soon ridden; not going on; beaten 1f out and soon eased.

6

#9

OVER THE EDGE (BAR) - 60/1

113

K. DOWNES (7)

Slowly into stride and well back in last; never a factor.

7

#1

CHARLESTON (BAR) (BT) - 9/5F

119

A. BISHOP (5)

Pulled hard when racing waywardly on lead; in trouble from 2 1/2f out when headed; never racing comfortably - bearing in throughout.

8

#2

LUNAR MARIA (BAR) - 18/1

123

R. REID (7)

Prominent; in trouble from 4f out.

9

#7

TEARS OF THE SUN (BAR) - 9/2

108

J. GRANT

Mid-division; one pace when ridden 4f out; never closer.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.6

½ Mile

49.4

¾ Mile

1:15.6

1 Mile

Time

1:38.4

Distances

2¾, ¾, HD, 6, 8¾, 1½, ½, 7¼

Winner

4YO Chestnut Gelding - SURYA BHAGWAN out of BLUSHING COLOURS by FRESHLY SQUEEZED

Winning Trainer

A. NUNES

Winning Owner

MR. ANDREW NUNES

Winning Breeder

MESSRS. JOHN HUTSON BCH

& JOHN SELLIER

Payments

Win

Place

1st

4

3.05

1.50

2nd

8

2.50

3rd

3

4.15

Forecast

4-8

15.45

Trifecta

4-8-3

352.40

Analysis:

Finally justifying some of the confidence placed in him by trainer Nunes, four year old TAJ MAHAL graduated from the maiden ranks with this decisive win over a poor group of similar maidens. Since recently taking over ownership of the gelding, Nunes seems to now have the chestnut's problems behind him, with this win coming after a decent runner-up effort just seven days prior; his only two starts since the acquisition. Following the winner home was Quality Time, another from the Nunes camp which has hit decent form of late. The filly was returning from an eight-month lay-off, and turned in this very encouraging run for the connections. She picked up and gained ground rapidly around two furlongs from home, and may've simply fell victim to a better horse on the day when unable to quicken past the winner. With this 1-2 in the opener, her trainer remains competitive at the head of the seasonal standings in both the "earnings" and "wins" categories, and this filly looks capable of adding more to his tally as the year progresses. It's difficult to find poorer company than this batch, and so Lady Patrick will need to step up if she's to finally win a race. Though not badly beaten here, the form is not very solid as she was in receipt of up to 9lbs from the ones that beat her home. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

SHOW ME THE MONEY (Reshawn Latchman) called on everything he could

muster, and grimly denied Rocamadour (Kyle Carter) in their 9-furlong handicap.

Race #

2

ID#

77

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BTC DIRECTORS (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 110

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $15,000

1st: $8,250; 2nd: $3,450; 3rd: $2,100; 4th: $1,200.

Order of Finish

#

Horse

Weight

Jockey

1

#2

SHOW ME THE MONEY (BAR) (T) - 2/1

117

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Made all; soon led and increased tempo 5f out; still not pressed 3f out; ridden clear under 2f out; stayed on well, under pressure late; gamely.

2

#1

ROCAMADOUR (USA) - 6/5F

117

K. CARTER (7)

Alone in mid-division; clear 3rd though well off leaders 5f out; ridden over 2f out - not a clear run; effort when ridden; picked up late and gaining.

3

#6

WALK ON BY (BAR) - 3/1

121

J. SAMUEL (5)

Pressed leader from outside; still pushed along to force the issue 3f out; soon ridden; under pressure under from 2f out; stayed on at one pace.

4

#5

PROUD BAJAN (USA) - 12/1

112

K. JOHN (3)

Held up 2nd to last; pushed along 4f out but soon last; some headway under 2f out when pressed; short of room over 1f out; evenly.

5

#4

ZOOM (BAR) - 10/1

118

A. BISHOP (5)

Towards rear; some headway over 4f out; ridden 3f out; no further.

6

#7

BIRD WATCH (USA) - 6/1

116

A. TROTMAN

Settled well back in last; ridden to dispute 4th under 2f out; every chance over 1f out; one pace; eased final 100m.

7

#3

PURE TEMPTATION (USA) (BT) - 9/1

123

A. PERCH (7)

Tracked leaders; never picked up; steady retreat from over 4f out; eased over 1f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.8

½ Mile

48.8

¾ Mile

1:14.8

1 Mile

1:42.4

Time

1:52.6

Distances

½, 3, ½, ½, ¾, 8½

Winner

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

Winning Trainer

A. WARD

Winning Owner

LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR

Winning Breeder

MR. BRUCE BAYLEY

Payments

Win

Place

1st

2

3.40

2.30

2nd

1

1.15

Forecast

2-1

7.25

Trifecta

2-1-6

17.20

Analysis:

A brilliant return to winner's enclosure for the talented SHOW ME THE MONEY, who virtually dominated the contest when stretching the opposition from early in affairs. Now thriving as a four year old, the son of Kit Fisto stoutly reversed placings with his conqueror of last start, and gave new trainer (and his former jockey) Anderson Ward his second winner since taking up training duties. He still has plenty to find in order to place him favourably in the top bracket, but for the time being has the measure of this less illustrious group. Benefiting from a patient ride on the front-end, the colt was always travelling with purpose and looked like he'd win with plenty in hand when set alight by Latchman. With Walk On By for company, he was forced to set a somewhat head-knocking gallop, and expectedly tired a bit towards the end; doing just enough to repel a late-running Rocamadour for the win. The runner-up though was a bit unlucky, short of room and forced wider than he may've liked in conceding first run to the trail-blazing winner was enough to thwart what was conceivably another winning effort. The progressive bay found his best stride late and tightened the screws in the run up to the line, failing by a decreasing half of a length. Walk On By ensured a true test for the winner, harassing that colt through six and a half furlongs before giving way shortly thereafter. She looked quite beaten in the turn for the judge, but salvaged much respect when hanging around gamely in the final furlong to still hit the board. As good as she is on her day, a weight concession of any amount to her younger male foes is always a tough task, but one that she'll probably not have to face next time out. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

A good return to form for both winning rider Chris Husbands and VANDROSS,

as the gelding gamely held a determined Uncle Jerry (Jalon Samuel) at bay

Race #

3

ID#

78

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BTC STAFF (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 90

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

#3

VANDROSS (BAR) - 12/1

121

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Made all; led comfortably; effort when shaken up under 3f out; rallied gamely final furlong.

2

#6

UNCLE JERRY (BAR) - 5/2F

114

J SAMUEL (5)

Prominent; keen in 2nd 6f out; relegated to 3rd 4f out - still in touch; held place when ridden along under 3f out; switched left 1f out and rallied between horses late.

3

#1

BRAM STOKER (BAR) - 11/2

120

K JOHN (3)

Hard held when stalking in 3rd; relegated to 4th 4f out; unhurried when not a clear run over 3f out; quickened well when switched 4-wide and clear; every chance over 1f out; failed rally final furlong.

4

#5

DON PORTALSONNY (BAR) (T) - 7/1

123

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Settled comfortably in mid-division; same place when ridden; 5 wide into stretch; unable to quicken.

5

#2

GRACE CHAPEL (USA) - 7/2

125

A. TROTMAN

Settled just aft of mid-division; pushed along under 4f out; some effort along rail 2f out; even finish.

6

#8

CHARGE IT (USA) - 5/2

123

K. CARTER (7)

Unhurried towards rear; forced 5-wide 3f out; wide bid to dispute 3rd over 1f out; no further.

7

#9

RING TIME (USA) (VT) - 9/1

122

J. GRANT

In rear; still behind main group 3f out; short of room between horses 2 1/2f out; not picking up when switched wide final furlong.

8

#7

MYSTIC MOON (USA) (B) - 15/2

120

A. BISHOP (5)

Prominent; headway to 2nd over 4f out; effort when ridden 3f out; soon at one pace; in retreat final furlong; eased well inside final furlong.

9

#4

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

113

A. PERCH (7)

Held up towards rear; never closer; soon well back in last.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

49.2

¾ Mile

1:14.6

1 Mile

Time

1:35.6

Distances

½, 1½, 1, Hd, ½, 1¼, 1½, 14¼

Winner

5YO Bay Gelding - BORISTENES out of JAZZ GIRL by BOOMERANG

Winning Trainer

N. ISSA

Winning Owner

E M & M

Winning Breeder

MR. G. DEVERE DAVIS J. P.

Payments

Win

Place

1st

3

13.45

5.50

2nd

6

1.90

3rd

1

1.65

Forecast

3-6

125.75

Trifecta

3-6-1

160.90

Analysis:

At odds of 12/1, the Naz Issa-trained VANDROSS made every pole a winning one in this fairly competitive handicap over the "local mile" distance of 7.8 furlongs. Steered to victory by jockey Chris Husbands, the five year old virtually turned the contest into a sprint after allowed into a tepid early gallop by the other eight runners. Normally a very useful performer, the son of Boristenes was not in the best of form recently and this win is hopefully the start of his return to a more competitive campaign again. Favourite Uncle Jerry was initially short of pace when the leaders quickened just after the three-furlong marker. Though worked on from that point, the chestnut was unable to find a change of gear until hitting the furlong pole, and never found enough to anchor the winner. Consistently in the money, Bram Stoker turned in another honest effort for his connections, making his presence felt until failing in his rally for the lead inside the final furlong.

The win should also serve as a confidence-booster for the jockey, whose rapid return to competition from a life-threatening head injury was the subject of much talk and speculation recently. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The speedy FAMILY AFFAIR (Antonio Bishop) gained the verdict

over Who’s Calling (Kyle Carter) in the “BTC Fans Handicap”.

Race #

4

ID#

79

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BTC FANS (HANDICAP)

4-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 40

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

#1

FAMILY AFFAIR (BAR) - 5/2F

121

A. BISHOP (5)

Made all; quickly led; ridden just over 1f out; kept on; hung sharply left close home.

2

#2

WHO'S CALLING (BAR) (TD) - 3/1

115

K. CARTER (7)

Soon out-paced and towards rear; headway to mid-division 3f out - still not pressed; further progress to challenge for 4th over 1f out; gaining steadily final furlong; inconvenienced by winner close home.

3

#6

UNREAL (BAR) (B) - 7/1

121

K JOHN (3)

Prominent; ridden 2 1/2f out; every chance over 1f out; unable to get on terms with winner; out-finished for 2nd; all out.

4

#4

ON THE RUN (BAR) - 21/1

115

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Mid-division; 4-wide when ridden 2f out; effort final furlong; in the chase late.

5

#8

SURREAL (BAR) - 25/1

120

R. MAYNARD (7)

Among back-markers; ridden 3f out; not a clear run just under 2f out; headway 1f out but soon short of room; further effort past beaten foes when clear.

6

#7

SHY BOY (BAR) (BT) - 11/2

118

J. SAMUEL (5)

Prominent; every chance 2f out when ridden - not going on; beaten over 1f out.

7

#3

MOONSTONE (BAR) (CP) - 4/1

133

A. TROTMAN

Led 2nd group, mid-division along rail; some effort when pressed and took 4th; no further; tiring 1f out; eased.

8

#5

MIDNIGHT WALTZ (BAR) (B) - 45/1

117

A. PERCH (7)

Soon in last; saved ground along rail and made some headway; altered course off rail from retreating foe; not doing enough.

9

#10

TIGER CAT (BAR) (T) - 11/1

113

K. DOWNES (7)

Awkward from gate and quickly towards rear; never a factor.

10

#11

TING A MERRY SLEW (BAR) - 7/1

124

R. REID (7)

Hung left from gate and raced wide of back-markers; never a factor.

11

#9

HYPA CAT (BAR) - 19/2

120

CHRIS HUSBANDS

With leaders; soon clear 4th; weakening and in retreat from 2 1/2f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.4

½ Mile

49.6

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:07.6

Distances

SHD, 1, ½, HD, 1½, 1, HD, ¾, 2¼, 3¼

Winner

4YO Bay Filly - VIRGIN KING out of SEQUITO PRINCESS by STRANGER TO FEAR

Winning Trainer

B. JOHN

Winning Owner

MRS. LORNA REID

Winning Breeder

MR. CHARLES JONES

Payments

Win

Place

1st

1

3.60

1.50

2nd

2

1.45

3rd

6

1.95

Forecast

1-2

8.25

Trifecta

1-2-6

27.90

Analysis:

Another front-running triumph on the day came in this handicap sprint, which turned into a relatively straight-forward victory for the favourite. An untidy affair towards the end, but the Boston John-trained FAMILY AFFAIR had done enough from the front to score her second career win. Spoiled only by wayward tactics a couple of strides from the line, the diminutive filly returned a ready winner, justifying the confidence placed in her by the betting public. She was always travelling better than most, having popped away from the inside berth in her customary fashion; with the late closing runner-up being the only one to threaten her dominance at any point in the sprint. That horse (Who's Calling), made her biggest impression late but was unlikely to catch the winner even if the sudden mishap close home had not come about. Unreal turned in another third-place effort, still the best she has done since turning in the maiden tag sometime last year. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

SURINAN (Jonathan Grant) lead home a 1-2 for trainer Liz Deane

in the “BTC Registered Grooms Condition Race”.

Race #

5

ID#

80

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BTC REGISTERED GROOMS (CONDITION RACE)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS WHICH HAVE NOT PLACED 4TH OR HIGHER IN THEIR CAREER

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

#1

SURINAN (BAR) - 15/2

120

J. GRANT

Stalked pace to dispute 4th; soon handily tracking leaders; angled wide when ridden just over 1f out; found plenty final 100 metres; up late.

2

#5

INDIAN CHARLIE (BAR) (V) - 3/1F

125

A. TROTMAN

Soon led; responded when pressed under 3f out; quickened again when hard-ridden under i1f out; all out late; second best.

3

#8

FLYING ROCKET (BAR) - 5/1

118

K. CARTER (7)

Pressed pace in 2nd; held position when ridden; kept on behind winner final furlong; lost 2nd well inside final furlong when not doing enough.

4

#10

RIVER BAY (BAR) (V) - 9/1

122

K. JOHN (5)

In touch behind leaders; not a clear run 2 1/2f out; kept on past beaten foes when clear.

5

#7

KUDETA (BAR) - 7/2

120

J. SAMUEL (5)

Mid-pack; soon pushed along to track leading group; ridden 2f out; forced wide by winner just over 1f out; beaten for pace late.

6

#11

SEA WERTZ (BAR) - 20/1

120

S. BELLE (7)

Always wide and never better than mid-division; willing though never seriously pressed.

7

#9

BLUE MOON (BAR) - 7/2

113

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Out-paced and well back; still second to last over 2f out; saved ground along rail; hand-ridden final furlong; looked green.

8

#6

FAIRY DUST (BAR) (T) - 5/1

118

A. BISHOP (5)

Hampered at start; recovered to track leader; not going on when ridden 2 1/2f out; eased under 1f out.

9

#2

RUSSIAN ROULETTE (BAR) - 30/1

118

A. PERCH (7)

Out-paced when slowly into stride; hand-ridden throughout and always towards rear.

10

#12

BAMBI (BAR) (T) - 25/1

119

R. REID (7)

Quickly to last; further in rear 3f out; made up ground though never in contention.

11

#4

B-O (BAR) - 23/1

125

O'NEIL WALCOTT

Smartly away and with leading group; packed up.

LNS

#3

TRICK OR TREAT (V)

113

SCRATCHED

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.6

½ Mile

48.6

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:01.2

Distances

¾, 1¼, 2¼, ½, 1¼, 1, 2¼, 1¼, 2¼, 3

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

1

8.70

2.05

2nd

5

2.20

3rd

8

1.70

Forecast

1-5

81.80

Trifecta

1-5-8

289.40

Analysis:

As if to answer the challenge of her nearest rival in the championship, trainer Liz Deane provided a 1-2 finish in this contest, matching a similar feat by Nunes earlier in the day. It was a race consisting of maidens with generally poor form, lightly-raced or un-raced horses; and though the form may not be particularly solid, one can take a couple of potentially worthwhile animals to go forward. The once-raced SURINAN looked a very useful sprinter in the making when flying late to deny a game Indian Charlie. Favourite Indian Charlie looked the part in the prelims, a more mature individual than when last seen out back in December as a two year old. He too looks like a a horse with ability to be useful at the shorter trips, having carried the top weight in this one. Flying Rocket was starting for the first time for his new trainer Naz Issa but was up to his old antics again at the starting gate; forcing a slight delay to the start. He showed much more improvement on this occasion and ran his best race to date in third. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE

Kenny John eases down TORNADE across the line

after he made light work of his maiden field.

Race #

6

ID#

81

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BARBADOS JOCKEY GUILD (CONDITION RACE)

WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS WHICH HAVE PLACED 4TH AND/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

TORNADE (BAR) (B) - 5/2

123

K. JOHN (3)

Smartly away; with leaders and pulled hard along rail; continued keenly to lead 5f out; quickened away with little fuss 2 1/2f out; soon ridden and kept on strongly; eased late; much the best.

2

#12

ATOMIC BOMB (BAR) (T) - 14/1

123

R. REID (7)

Mid-division; ridden under 2f out and soon headway to 4th; wide into straight; closing late; second best.

3

#5

JAMAICA MOON (BAR) - 2/1F

118

A. TROTMAN

Pulled hard to dispute between two; settled into 3rd 4f out; pushed along 2 1/2f out and soon relegated when beaten for pace; quickened again along rail and claimed 3rd late. no chance with first two.

4

#7

GONE PROSPECTING (BAR) (B) - 13/1

123

J. GRANT

Awkward from gate and bounced rival; pulled hard along rail when snagged towards rear; headway to mid-pack 4f out; soon tracking leaders; took 3rd 2f out when pressed; unable to quicken again final furlong.

5

#13

MOST WANTED (BAR) (BT) - 11/1

118

J SAMUEL (5)

Quickly led; soon disputed on the inside of two; settled in 2nd 5f out; beaten for pace when a clear 2nd 2f out; unable to make a further impression; beaten 1f out.

6

#9

VOICE MAIL (BAR) (V) - 30/1

123

RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)

Awkward from gate; mid-division along rail; headway to 4th under 4f out; soon relegated again; effort when ridden though not gaining; steadied when short of room under 1f out;

7

#10

DAKDADA (BAR) - 3/1

123

K. CARTER (7)

Hampered at start and soon among back-markers; relegated to last when forced wide by faller 5 1/2f out; some headway through field 2f out; never able to land a blow.

8

#8

ST. WINIFRED (BAR) (V) - 45/1

118

K. DOWNES (7)

Hampered badly at start and quickly among trailers; not picking up.

9

#3

SYLVIA HELEN (BAR) - 9/1

118

A. PERCH (7)

Dwelt at start and soon in last; still among back-markers 2f out; soon angled 5-wide; further wide into the stretch; already beaten; evenly.

10

#2

IVANOVIC (BAR) - 19/1

118

A. BISHOP (5)

Dwelt badly and towards rear; forced to check by faller 5 1/2f out; some headway 3-4f out but soon in retreat; never a factor.

11

#11

JIHAD (BAR) (V) - 15/2

123

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Hung right from gate; pressed pace keenly outside of two; relegated when angling wide 5 1/2f out; still in touch with pace; packed up from 3f out.

JF

#4

GRAND SLAM (BAR) (T)

118

R. WHITTER

Took keen hold and tracked leaders; slipped and unseated rider just under 6f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

23.8

½ Mile

49.6

¾ Mile

1:13.8

1 Mile

Time

1:38.2

Distances

1¾, 3½, ¾, 1½, ¾, ½, 3¼, SHD, 12¾, HD

Winner

3YO Bay Colt - THADY QUILL out of NOSTALGIA by NOSFERATU

Winning Trainer

B. JOHN

Winning Owner

MRS. MARGO ATKINSON

Winning Breeder

MRS. MARGO ATKINSON

Payments

Win

Place

1st

1

3.95

1.70

2nd

12

3.80

3rd

5

2.90

Forecast

1-12

193.70

Trifecta

1-12-5

299.80

Analysis:

First-time blinkers did the trick for Margo Atkinson's TORNADE, who hacked up in impressive fashion to hand in his maiden ticket. The colt was very aggressive from the gate, and hit the front as far as five furlongs out; never looking like being caught thereafter. The margin of victory in no way accurately reflects the commanding manner of the triumph, and it's interesting to see how he progresses now with the confidence-boosting win and the change in equipment. Atomic Bomb ran perhaps his best race to date as well, staying on well towards the end to get the better of all but the winner. Jamaica Moon was a bit disappointing, as she was expected to make more of a race of it. However, the chestnut refused to settle early and was a handful for the first two and a half furlongs. Having done so much early on, the response when asked to stretch by Trotman was not immediate and she was given too many lengths to find in the final furlong. [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

ST. NICHOLAS BAY gave jockey Bishop a double (and trainer Boston John a treble)

on the day, when scoring nicely over 1100 metres.

Race #

7

ID#

82

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BARBADOS HORSERACING OWNERS ASSOCIATION (HANDICAP)

3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 0 - 60

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

#12

ST. NICHOLAS BAY (BAR) (B) - 5/2

122

A BISHOP (5)

Hard-ridden from gate to dispute; soon led; handily clear 2 1/2f out; quickened appreciably when ridden over 1f out; hung left deep inside final furlong; did enough.

2

#4

IRISH THUNDER (USA) (B) - 9/2

128

J SAMUEL (5)

Pushed along in 3rd; relegated to 4th under 3f out and soon ridden; headway again to 2nd 1f out; chasing.

3

#11

INHERIT THE WIND (USA) (T) - 7/2

121

K CARTER (7)

Slowly into stride; already under whip under 5f out; behind main group; hard-ridden 3f out; steadied when not a clear run 2f out; kept on when clear.

4

#5

JOHNNY SAD BOY (BAR) - 15/1

120

K DOWNES (7)

Dwelt badly and slow to get going; soon well back in last; some headway final furlong past beaten horses.

5

#2

MILLENNIUM MILE (BAR) (BT) - 7/2

130

CHRIS HUSBANDS

Quickly away and soon disputed; headed and raced 2nd under 4f out; beaten for pace 2f out; under pressure 1f out and soon eased.

6

#3

BOLD BALLAD (BAR) - 8/5F

129

A. TROTMAN

Missed break when blind-fold removed late by handler; quickly in touch and soon disputed 3rd; no rally; eased under 1f out.

7

#8

HOUDINI (BAR) (B) - 22/1

118

R. MAYNARD (7)

Dwelt badly and missed break completely; always well back.

8

#10

YOURS TRULY (BAR) (BT) - 40/1

117

A. PERCH (7)

Broke slowly; never closer than mid-division.

LNS

#6

LA PADRINO (BT)

125

SCRATCHED

LNS

#7

VICTOR LUDORUM

121

SCRATCHED

LNS

#9

ATHENA

130

SCRATCHED

LNS

#14

GUDFRIDIE

122

SCRATCHED

SCR

#1

WHATALINE

121

SCRATCHED

SCR

#13

BOCELLI

123

SCRATCHED

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.4

½ Mile

48.6

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:06.8

Distances

¾, 2, 2¼, 1, 6, 3, 2¼

Winner

4YO Chestnut Colt - JANAK out of GONE CLEAR by BOOMERANG

Winning Trainer

B. JOHN

Winning Owner

MR. NORTHCO

Winning Breeder

MESSRS. A. PHILLIPS GCM & C. GRIFFITH

Payments

Win

Place

1st

12

3.75

1.15

2nd

4

2.10

3rd

11

1.85

4th

5

Forecast

12-4

33.40

Superfecta

12-4-11-5

5,590.20

Pick 4

1-1-1-2

*NO WINNERS

450.10

*NO WINNERS; CARRIED OVER TO

THE NEXT RACEDAY - JUNE 5, 2010.

Analysis:
An anti-climatic ending to an otherwise decent day of racing, as four of the twelve entrants were withdrawn for one reason or another at the starting gate. The lengthy delay prior to this, involved reloading of the remaining eight runners, most of which had already been loaded for quite some time. Consequently, half of them seemingly "fell asleep" in the iron monster then started poorly, despite their riders' efforts to keep them focused. One to get away smartly was the eventual winner ST. NICHOLAS BAY, who soon had things his own way up front once disposing of the speedy Millennium Mile after covering just over a furlong. Representing a rare treble on the day for his trainer, the chestnut colt saw out the race nicely, except when noticeably shying from the whip in the final panel. Irish Thunder suffered another defeat and remains a maiden after sixteen runs. On the basis of this run, even the slightest drop in the handicap or company could see him finally win soon. Inherit The Wind rallied from well off the pace as usual, though never really a serious threat to the two principles. [ROG]