PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

Debutante PRINCE OF GROVES (Anderson Ward) looked pretty smart over 1100m. 

Race #

3

ID#

12

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GUARDIAN GENERAL FLEXI MOTOR INSURANCE (CONDITION RACE) WEST INDIAN BRED 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDENS

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #1 PRINCE OF GROVES - 5/1 123 A. WARD   Made all; quick to lead handily; always travelling well; further clear 2f out; soon pressed; shaken up 1f out; kept on. 2 #8 TORNADE - 12/1 123 J. CRAWFORD   Pushed along just behind leaders; progress to dispute 3rd 2f out; off rail into stretch; rallied final furlong for 2nd. 3 #2 LOCAL SPEED - 7/2 121 RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH   Pushed along behind leading group; already under whip over 4f out; still in 6th when shaken up 3f out; soon held 4th; widest into stretch; failed rally; fully extended. 4 #5 UP THE ANTE - 12/1 110 RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)   Squeezed and relegated at start; raced mid-division; little progress when ridden; hit rail when racing greenly 2f out; 5th into straight; kept on along rail. 5 #6 MOST WANTED (B) - 9/2 109 K. CARTER (7)   Tracked leader clear 2nd; shaken up under 3f out - no progress; narrow 2nd into stretch; beaten 1f out. 6 #11 GONE PROSPECTING - 14/1 114 K. JOHN (3)   Slowly into stride and quickly among back-markers; no progress when ridden; checked 2f out; one pace final furlong. 7 #10 ATOMIC BOMB (VT) - 9/5F 118 A. BISHOP (5)   With leading group; under pressure over 3f out; in retreat; beaten under 2f out. 8 #12 GOLDEN MOMENT (B) - 15/2 119 R. LUNAN   Prominent 3rd; wide into straight; never ridden and steadily going backward. 9 #9 DAKDADA (B) - 19/1 122 K. NICHOLLS   Pushed along among trailing group and raced waywardly; never a threat. 10 #4 DE GAULE (B) - 40/1 124 PAUL LEACOCK   Always in rear; no threat. 11 #3 ZEEDONG (V) - 25/1 123 A. TROTMAN   Slowly into stride; always in rear. 12 #14 ADISA BABA (T) - 60/1 123 R. BOWEN   Hung left from gate; soon disputed last; never a factor; raced greenly. SCR #7 TRICK OR TREAT 108 SCRATCHED     SCR #13 DANCEBAK 108 SCRATCHED

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.0

½ Mile

48.8

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:06.0

Distances

2½, ½, 3¼, 2¾, 3½, ½,NK, 3¼, 10¾, ½, 14½

Winner	3YO Bay Colt - PEN IN HAND ex NOBLE APPROVAL by NOBLE NASHUA
Winning Trainer	JOHN D. CHANDLER
Winning Owner	MR. JOHN D. CHANDLER
Winning Breeder	MR. JOHN D. CHANDLER

Payments		Win	Place
1st	1	6.40	1.70
2nd	8		2.85
3rd	2		2.25
Forecast	1-8		87.55
Trifecta	1-8-2		320.40

Analysis:

This was a fairly interesting maiden with couple of promising/or potentially useful types occupying the first three spots. It was a perfect start to racing for PRINCE OF GROVES, as he made light work of a full field over five and a half furlongs. Despite looking a little green down the lane when not changing leads until late, the colt had already done enough from the gate to stretch his foes and won with something in hand. That he would run in the fashion he did should've been fairly predictable considering virtually his entire immediate family have displayed similar attributes, in particular early in their careers. His under-utilized sire was equally sharp from the boxes and though not having many runners, has an enviable record as most have won and shared the same brilliant acceleration. To the winner's credit, the final time was identical to that of the high-class Purr Class two races ago (after quicker splits), which is further indicative of his ability. He settled on the front end quite kindly and may even stay on a bit further than his relatives. Tornade was having his first run after failing to load the gates last time out. The handsome colt was gaining slowly in the final furlong but clearly lacked the early speed to be comfortable in the pace, having to be pushed along throughout to stay within a striking position. He's a big, "scopey-looking" individual and was full of himself after the contest. Clearly the Boston John trainee should be quite effective over further, especially if he settles enough to be more level-headed when being loaded into the gates. Local Speed returned here after showing good form last time over 7.8 furlongs. He's undoubtedly more suitable over that trip but was still quite willing here despite being slightly beaten for pace early on, and is likely to break his maiden soon.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

ROCAMADOUR gives Anderson Ward the second of his three wins on the

day with a likeable win over nine furlongs. 

Race #

4

ID#

13

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GUARDIAN GENERAL FLEXI HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE (HANDICAP) 4-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER MAIDENS (AS WELL AS WINNERS RATED 0 - 45)

1800 Meters (9 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #5 ROCAMADOUR (T) - 2/1 119 A. WARD   Prominent; pressed leader over 5f out; led handily over 4f out; shaken up 2f out; quickened 1f out; kept on. 2 #12 SAMSAMSAM (B) - 17/2 120 J. CRAWFORD   Prominent forward of mid-division; cruised to be 2nd under 3f out; soon ridden; unable to quicken past winner; second best. 3 #9 PROUD BAJAN - 4/5F 130 P. HUSBANDS BSS   Held up second to last; headway to mid-division 2-3f out; quickened between horses when ridden 2f out; kept on and gaining slightly late. 4 #13 IRISH THUNDER - 25/1 114 K. JOHN (3)   Settled mid-division off rail; ridden to dispute 5 #3 I'MJUSTTOOMUCH (B) - 15/2 105 J. GRANT (3)   Prominent behind leader; pushed along over 3f out; no immediate progress; not going on when hard ridden 1f out; weakening. 6 #14 CHARGE IT - 7/1 115 A. TROTMAN   Held up in rear; pushed along over 4f out - some headway; not a clear run 2f out; not picking up final furlong. 7 #11 RANDY ANDY (T) - 17/2 108 RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)   Mid-division; relegated to last 4f out; not a clear run when ridden 3f out; still no room under 2f out; widest into stretch; even finish.    8 #10 HERECOMESHANNA (BT) - 15/1 121 R. BOWEN   Pushed to lead; ridden over 3f out; steady retreat thereafter. 9 #2 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS (T) - 40/1 117 W. CAVE   Mid-pack towards rail; ridden along under whip over 4f out; quickly beaten.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

50.8

¾ Mile

1:16.0

1 Mile

Time

1:52.4

Distances

1½, ½, 5½, 1, NK, 1, 4½, 1

Winner	4YO Chestnut Colt - BLACK MAMBO ex WILLA by MOUNTAIN CAT
Winning Trainer	R. PEIRCE
Winning Owner	MELROSE RACING & CLIFTON RACING
Winning Breeder	RUSTLEWOOD FARM INC.

Payments		Win	Place
1st	5	3.40	1.65
2nd	12		1.50
3rd	9		1.25
Forecast	5-12		33.00
Superfecta	5-12-9-13		528.00

Analysis:

Quite a stylish effort by recent import ROCAMADOUR to land his maiden over nine furlongs. Having been beaten into fourth in his two most recent outings at the trip, the son of Black Mambo returned here and looked quite commanding when willingly stepping up the tempo four furlongs from home. He obviously enjoys a distance of ground, but still has enough pace to handle a shorter journey. Not a very exposed individual, the good-looking bay still needs to improve significantly this year in order to effectively handle himself in the big races for which he's eligible. Runner-up Samsamsam was also having his fourth start, and is continuing to improve with each one. The five year old still looked strong towards the end, and could be in line for a win next time out. Conversely, Proud Bajan continues struggling to find a win, with even the services of a leading international jockey and a drop in company not enough to help him graduate from the maiden ranks.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

SHOW ME THE MONEY in the Winners Enclosure with from left Ms. Doreen, Deborah 

 Brenda Burnett, Ramon Corbin, Owner Lord Michael Taylor & Trianer Robert Peirce

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Garrison Turf Trophy being presented to Lord Michael Taylor by Mrs. Patricia Batson Secretary of the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Witnessing the presentation are from left Ms. Deborah Burnett, Mr. Rawle Batson President of the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and Mr. Luther G. Miller III J.P. a Director of the Barbados Turf Club.

Race #

5

ID#

14

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE BARBADOS THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION GARRISON TURF STAKES  TROPHY (CONDITION RACE) BARBADOS BRED 4-YEAR-OLDS & OVER

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

2000 Meters (10 furlongs)

Total Purse $27,000.00 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $11,390.00)

Winner $14,850.00 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $6,264.00)

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #7 SHOW ME THE MONEY (T) - 5/2 119 A. WARD   Led after two furlongs; soon raced freely to be further clear; well clear 5f out; still not yet pressed under 3f out; responded well when shaken up under 2f out; quickened again final furlong; impressive. 2 #4 AREUTALKINTOME - 2/5F 126 RICKEY WALCOTT   Quick to lead; snagged back and pulled hard in clear second; pushed along under 3f out; soon ridden; some headway to leader just over 1f out; unable to quicken again; just held. 3 #3 GOLDEN MOON - 30/1 115 K. CARTER   Unhurried and disputed second to last; headway between horses 4f out; further improvement to dispute 3rd 2f out; kept on final furlong; just short of 2nd. 4 #1 HEAVEN SENT - 16/1 118 A. BISHOP   Tracked pace; stayed prominent along rail when ridden under 3f out; still prominent over 1f out; failed rally between horses final furlong. 5 #2 DON PORTALSONNY - 5/2 119 P. HUSBANDS BSS   Unhurried in mid-division; ridden under 3f out - no progress; soon second to last; not picking up final furlong. 6 #6 GOLD DIGGER - 30/1 115 K. JOHN   Settled back and soon in last; well back over 5f out; caught field though still last just over 3f out; ridden to be 5th 2f out; no further; beaten over 1f out. 7 #5 VANDROSS - 22/1 115 A. TROTMAN   Held up among back-markers off rail; pushed along over 3f out; soon in trouble; eased 2f out.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

27.4

½ Mile

48.8

¾ Mile

1:18.2

1 Mile

1:42.4

Time

2:06.4 (NSR)

Distances

1¾, HD, 1, ¾, 6¼, 5¾

Winner	4YO Chestnut Colt - KIT FISTO ex PINK CORAL by NOSFERATU
Winning Trainer	R. PEIRCE
Winning Owner	LORD MICHAEL TAYLOR - CLIFTON RACING
Winning Breeder	MR. BRUCE BAYLEY

Payments		Win	Place
1st	7	3.55	1.70
2nd	4		1.45
Forecast	7-4		9.85
Trifecta	7-4-3		87.80

Analysis:

Last year's leading three year olds were called to post for the year's first major test for older horses over ten furlongs. Now in its third year, the contest is proving to be a big target for late maturing three year olds of the previous year as a prep for the Tanglewood Stakes on the first Saturday in March. This year's race provided another exciting result as Derby runner-up SHOW ME THE MONEY enterprisingly turned the tables on his nemesis and posted a new stakes record in the process. On the basis of this and his previous run he looks a vastly improved horse. The Robert Peirce-trained colt took the race to the Champion who, played right into his hands when jockey Rickey Walcott won the battle to temper his usual early aggression. The winner free-wheeled on the front end uncontested for most of the final mile in the event, and found plenty to deny the runner-up from whom he was receiving 7lbs. Areutalkintome wasn't disgraced in defeat, but surely his fan-club would've preferred to see their colt clench his ninth consecutive victory. Many have questioned the decision to run here knowing the weight conditions wouldn't have been in the Champion's favour; but one plausible explanation could be that since the Coolmore Stakes next week was not an option, it would've been too large a gap between his last start on Boxing Day and his next on Gold Cup day for a horse who's difficult to restrain even when he's not fresh. Perhaps he would've been more at home staring the winner in the eye throughout and ensuring a true test; unfortunately it's too late for "what if's" and we'll need to wait for the pair to meet again on even terms. Take nothing from the winner though, he was impressive nonetheless and still looks in fine fettle for when the stakes are raised next time out. Another huge run in the race came from last year's Turf Stakes third Golden Moon, who had not faced the starter in just shy of the twelve months preceding this. The five year old was full of run down the lane but came up short, though gaining on the runner-up in the last few strides. Provided he stays sound between now and then, he'll again make his presence felt on Gold Cup day.   [ROG]    

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

SOCA QUEEN (Reshawn Latchman) continued her good form and

stormed clear to win from Double Dagger (Paul Leacock).

Race #

6

ID#

15

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GUARDIAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS "ALL RISK" INSURANCE (HANDICAP) 4-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 33 - 55 (ALSO OPEN TO 4-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER HORSES RATED 32 AND BELOW)

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $12,000

Winner - $6,600

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #16 SOCA QUEEN - 7/1 115 RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)   Aft of mid-division; smooth headway along rail under 3f out; shaken up to quickly lead 2f out; quickened again to be further clear final furlong; driving. 2 #9 DOUBLE DAGGER (V) - 9/1 124 PAUL LEACOCK   Unhurried off pace just aft of mid-division; some headway towards inside; beaten for pace by winner 3f out; further progress to dispute 3rd over 1f out; kept on strongly; chasing. 3 #2 INHERIT THE WIND (T) - 4/1 127 K JOHN (3)   Unhurried in last; shaken up and quickly to mid-division under 3f out; checked when blocked for room over 2f out; further progress to gain 3rd just inside final furlong; chasing runner-up.  4 #6 ROCK STONE - 6/1 126 A. TROTMAN   Forced pace and pulled hard; pushed along to dispute 3f out; soon brief lead; out-finished; one pace. 5 #8 ST. NICHOLAS BAY (B) - 7/1 123 J. CRAWFORD   Soon disputed; soon relegated to be 5th under 4f out; shaken up under 3f out; not a clear run when 3rd 2f out; 3rd into straight; weakening. 6 #1 GIN FOR ME - 7/2F 119 K. CARTER (7)   Soon among back-markers; headway handily to mid-division though not a clear run 2-3f out; ridden over 1f out and wide into straight; unable to quicken.  7 #11 SUPER DANCER (B) - 6/1 123 A. BISHOP (5)   Unhurried in rear; no headway when ridden wide 3f out; still out wide 2f out; already beaten 1f out; even finish. 8 #3 SWEET AND SOUR (B) - 25/1 118 W. CAVE   Mid-division; off rail and quickly back to last under 3f out; no immediate response; switched back to rail final two furlongs; passed beaten foes. 9 #14 VICTOR LUDORUM - 7/2F 122 S. BELLE (7)   Stalked pace from outside; pushed along 3f out and in retreat; widest into straight; already beaten. 10 #13 SOUL REBEL (B) - 12/1 120 R. BOWEN   Raced keenly with leaders; pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden - no increase; soon in trouble; beaten 2f out. 11 #5 TING A MERRY SLEW - 55/1 108 J. GRANT (3)   Mid-division; considerable progress over 5f out to soon track leaders; already spent 3f out; steadily going backward.  12 #15 BOLD BALLAD - 99/1 130 K. NICHOLLS   Led; ridden under 3f out; no response; packed up quickly and eased 2f out. SCR #4 OVER THE EDGE 108 SCRATCHED

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

48.0

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:35.2

Distances

1½, 2½, ½, 2¼, 2, ½, 1¾, 1¼, ¾, 2½, 4¾

Winner	4YO Chestnut Filly - THADY QUILL ex ROYAL BLUES by NOSFERATU
Winning Trainer	R. PEIRCE
Winning Owner	MR. STEPHEN & HELEN SPENCER
Winning Breeder	MR. BRUCE BAYLEY

Payments		Win	Place
1st	16	8.30	2.55
2nd	9		3.05
3rd	2		2.30
Forecast	16-9		62.50
Superfecta	16-9-2-6		4,476.10

Analysis:

Make it two straight stylish wins for SOCA QUEEN as the four year old streaked to another exciting score for her connections. She daughter of Thady Quill found plenty in a hurry when pressed, having been allowed an unobstructed passage along the rail to the fore. She willingly took the advantage before they reached the turn, and only needed to be punched out to assure another decisive win. Her final time was a pretty decent one too, further emphasizing the change of form the attractive filly has found. Enough can't be said of the consistency of the runner-up Double Dagger who seems to redefine the term "honest" when describing his form. The four year old continues to try hard and this characteristic has landed him in the money nine of the eleven times he's been tried. Again his lack of a sharp turn of foot (coupled with a 9lb weight concession) has caused him the win, as he failed to pick himself quickly enough to snatch the same seam the winner took to victory. In taking second place the colt still afforded his owners a favourable 1-2 finish, and what better time to do it than when they're actually on the island to enjoy the result. Inherit The Wind has also found some decent form recently, winning his last two races - albeit over shorter. He also gave the winner weight (12lbs) a fact that certainly helps to soften the blow of defeat.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

LEAVE IT TO ME in the Winners Enclosure with from left Richard Selman, Trainer

Nazih Issa, Owners Messrs. Bruce Bayley & Peter Odle, Mr. Remel Lovell and the Groom 

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUNIOR FRANKLYN

The Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Garrison Turf Trophy being presented to Lord Michael Taylor by Mrs. Patricia Batson Secretary of the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. Witnessing the presentation are from left Ms. Deborah Burnett, Mr. Rawle Batson President of the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and Mr. Luther G. Miller III J.P. Vice-President of the Barbados Turf Club. 

Race #

7

ID#

16

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GUARDIAN GENERAL INSURANCE BREEDERS' STAKES & TROPHY (GR.IIRB. - BAR) BARBADOS BRED 3-YEAR-OLDS

NO APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE

1570 Meters (7.8 furlongs)

Total Purse - $27,000.00 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $22,866.00)

Winner - $14,850.00 (Plus Subscriptions totaling $12,576.00)

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #3 LEAVE IT TO ME - 1/1F 121 RICKEY WALCOTT   Held up off pace; progress along rail to track leaders 4f out; briefly beaten for pace when pushed along 3f out; still prominent; ridden to be quickly 2nd 2f out; soon led; won rally and kept on strongly. 2 #4 CAPTAIN SULLY - 5/2 126 A. WARD   Prominently tracked leaders; stumbled under 6f out but soon led handily; disputed 4f out; ridden 3f out; failed rally though kept on well; 2nd best. 3 #1 ISLAND LAD (B) - 3/1 126 P. HUSBANDS BSS   Unhurried second to last but close; passively ridden to be more prominent under 3f out; soon shaken up and took 3rd into stretch; unable to quicken past though hard-ridden behind winner. 4 #5 AMANYARA (T) - 25/1 122 K. NICHOLLS   Forced pace from inside; bolted to outside under 6f out; still prominent over 4f out; widest when shaken up 3f out; still vying for 2nd over 2f out; soon in trouble when not going on; even finish. 5 #8 MOCCA - 19/2 126 J. CRAWFORD   Dwelt completely at start; slowly into stride and raced in last; still well back 4f out; little progress when ridden; under pressure over 1f out; already beaten. 6 #6 RUSH CUTTER - 9/2 126 R. BOWEN   Led keenly; bolted towards outside just under 6f out; still in touch and raced to dispute 4f out; shaken up under 3f out but not going on; soon in retreat; struggling over 1f out; eased. 7 #7 HABIBTI - 18/1 121 A. TROTMAN   Mid-division off rail; checked hard under 6f out behind wayward runner - still in touch; pushed along over 3f out but going backward; quickly beaten.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

25.2

½ Mile

48.6

¾ Mile

1:15.8

1 Mile

Time

1:36.4

Distances

¾, ½, 6¼, 5¾, 1½, 9

Winner	3YO Bay Filly - CAPTAIN CHARLIE ex SIGNORINA by NOSFERATU
Winning Trainer	N. ISSA
Winning Owner	MELROSE RACING & CLIFTON RACING
Winning Breeder	SIR CHARLES WILLIAMS

Payments		Win	Place
1st	3	2.00	1.55
2nd	4		2.20
Forecast	3-4		6.40
Trifecta	3-4-1		11.00

Analysis:

Diminutive three year old filly LEAVE IT TO ME convincingly secured her place (at least for the time being) at the helm of her division with another gutsy win over her counterparts. It was not a full field this time, but contained most of the best so far in a group that is merely a few months away from their Classic campaign. The winner wasn't as brilliant as her last outing when slamming similar over the identical trip, but looked a tough customer when successfully slugging it out in the stretch with a promising colt and two others of the opposite sex left in her wake. It took a little longer for her to assert, but she found that brilliant turn of foot when needed to catapult herself to the head of affairs. The runner-up was as game as ever, and was perhaps displaying an equally deadly change of pace in order to make the winner's finishing kick seem inadequate at one point. He found a higher gear when committed by jockey Ward, then willingly picked up again when joined about a furlong out with the jockey then even harder at work. With Rush Cutter short of his best and Island Lad finding one or two ahead of each each time, the son of Captain Charlie seems to be his powerful stable's best chance of lifting a 3YO Classic in 2010, and better should be expected. Island Lad's effort today was certainly more favourable than the poor form he showed when beaten into third by lesser group on opening day. It's uncertain to what extent he would've troubled the first two, but it's not unreasonable to suggest that it may've been significant had he not refused to alter course towards the outside of the winner throughout the final panel. He may be a bit of a rogue, but could still spring a surprise in a major contest this year. The others were pretty well strung out behind these first three with only Amanyara and Rush Cutter ever being in serious contention. Amanyara did race a bit waywardly at the famed "Paddock Bend", but that hardly put paid to her chances as she may be simply out of her league with these when venturing farther than 1100m. Mocca missed the break completely and was never able to get within a striking position; surprising for a horse that is normally flawless with that part of his job as shown in his few starts before when sprinting. Rush Cutter did the same uncharacteristic maneuver as Amanyara, and though still in contention thereafter, was definitely not the same horse that dominated most of the juvenile events last year. Rumors surfaced that sore shins or another problem "down below" may've been responsible for his untidy performance, but either way he now has worthy opposition with which to contend.   [ROG]

PHOTOGRAPH BY EDDIE BELLE

SUPER STAR (Antonio Bishop) annihilated the opposition and sets a new

track record in what could be a career defining run over five and a half furlongs.

Race #

8

ID#

17

Track Condition

GOOD TO FIRM

THE GUARDIAN GENERAL FLEXI-OFFICE INSURANCE (HANDICAP) 3-YEAR-OLDS AND OLDER RATED 116 - 140 (ALSO OPEN TO 3-YEAR-OLDS & OLDER HORSES RATED 115 AND BELOW)

1100 Meters (5½ furlongs)
Total Purse - $15,000	Winner - $8,250

Order of Finish # Horse Weight Jockey 1 #6 SUPER STAR (T) - 3/1 120 A. BISHOP (5)   Made all; very quickly away and soon clear lead; still handy 2f out; soon ridden and quickened readily; soon further clear; ridden out and much the best; very impressive. 2 #7 TIME D'OR (D) - 10/1 114 K. JOHN (3)   Broke smartly; won duel for 2nd; responded well when ridden under 3f out; still clear 2nd; always chasing. 3 #2 KINGDORA (B) - 8/5F 133 A. WARD   Unhurried in mid-division; ridden under 2f out; pressed hard under 1f out; picked up late and gaining; rail finish. 4 #1 WORDS OF THE WISE (BT) - 10/1 109 RESHAWN LATCHMAN (7)   Unhurried; quickly back to dispute second to last; pulled hard when tight for room under 4f out; still unhurried over 2f out; not a clear run but soon free; unable to quicken final furlong; all out and up late. 5 #8 WHO'S TO SAY - 7/1 117 A. TROTMAN   Disputed 2nd; relegated to race in 3rd towards outside; no progress when ridden; hard-ridden and not going on final furlong; evenly. 6 #4 SPICEY TIGER (VT) - 9/1 120 RENALDO A. CUMBERBATCH   Out-paced in last; under whip over 4f out; always pushed along with no headway; widest into straight; not enough gain when quickening final furlong. 7 #5 PEACEFUL ENVOY (T) - 9/5 126 P. HUSBANDS BSS   Just aft of mid-pack; pushed along 2f out; wide into stretch; not picking up.

Time Fractions

¼ Mile

24.8

½ Mile

47.4

¾ Mile

1 Mile

Time

1:03.4 (ETR)

Distances

3¼, SHD, 1½, SHD, HD, ½

Winner	6YO Bay/Brown Gelding - SUPER JEBLAR ex ABASHED by FAIRY KING
Winning Trainer	E. WALCOTT JR.
Winning Owner	MRS. GAY SMITH
Winning Breeder	MRS. GAY SMITH

Payments		Win	Place
1st	6	4.25	2.45
2nd	7		2.50
Forecast	6-7		36.15
Superfecta	6-7-2-1		165.30
Pick - 4	1-5-16-6		634.20

Analysis:

Another stellar performance by the Edward Walcott trainee SUPER STAR who turned in a career-best effort to land this one. It was by no means as valuable a prize as his highlight as a juvenile, but the son of Super Jeblar fairly scorched the track and his six other high-quality rivals en-route to a historic win. Not only did he trounce the opposition, but he also established a new track record for the popular five and a half furlongs trip, becoming one of a selected few to post a sub_1:04 time. The win was his second successive after a 6-length score on Boxing Day in a similar fashion, and he seems pose a serious threat to all comers in the upcoming Spa Sprint Stakes. Time D'or also fell victim to the winner on this occasion after feeling his wrath last start. Both efforts deserve loads of credit, for despite being soundly beaten he still accounted for some important scalps in the process. Sprint Champion Kingdora's effort is also worthy of praise when considering that he was not seen out in almost three months. Add to that the 133lbs he carried, and weight concessions ranging from 9 to 23lbs and one can clearly see why he's ruled the roost for this long. Not known to fancy the rider's whip much, he responded surprisingly well along the rail only after jockey Ward handed out the full treatment. That said he'll have quite a bit to say in the outcome of the Gold Cup day sprint.   [ROG]