Leading apprentice Brian Boodramsing was at his best yesterday when he landed Sikhara in the feature, Top of The Class Handicap, over 1,100 metres on the Turf Track at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. Sikhara wrote her name into the record books by winning the richest turf sprint event at the centalised facilities. Always front ranked, Sikhara was chasing the pace setting Sabria Light, with Hurricane watch, Wispy Cut and the Welsh Wizard close up with De Jewel at the back of the chasing back. At the Corner Sikhara headed Sabria Light and Wispy Cut came to challenge, with the Welsh Wizard plugging on. De Jewel came next as Hurricane Watch faded.
In the final 200 metres Sikhara and Wispy Cut settled down to fight out the the finish for the $90,000 first prize cheque. The race ended in a dramatic finish, which went to Sikhara by a head. The Welsh Wizard stayed on for third with Sabria Light fading into fourth. Sikhara recorded the time of 1:03.80 for her fourth consecutive win. Leading Rider was Brian Boodramsing who had three winners in Shannon M, Sikhara, and Shee's Hot. Traning honours were shared as no trainer had more than one winner. Racing continues on Easter Monday with the running of the Flamingo and Ibis Stakes.
ARC DAY 12 RESULTS
`R1: 1.30 PM – STARTER ALLOWANCE WI Bred 3 YO& Over & Imported 3 YO& Over – 1750M – $39,000
1 (3) Misshighoctane L Keizer 48.5
2 (4) Tap To The Tune P Badrie 54.5
3 (2) Marathon Man B Boodramsing 46.5
4 (7) Princess Indra C Oliveros 49.5
TIME: 1:51.4 DISTANCE: 3/4, 4, 2, 3
$1PARI: (3) $3.05 $1.65; (4)$1.35; (2) $1.60
$1EXACTA: $8.70
TRIFECTA: $35.30 SUPERFECTA: $212.60
WINNER: 3 yo dkbf–Newfoundland/Wistfully (Cozzene)
OWNER: Mr EGIS TRAINER: Cyril Arneaud
BREEDER: Victor Sambrano & Rob Willis (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Big Pine Tree, R Ali, 49.0; 6. Decisive Point, R Jadoo, 50.5; 7. Droyal Prospect, L Rodriguez, 56.5; 8. Mission King, N Patrick, 50.0.
R2: 2.08 PM – WI BRED 3 YO MAIDENS – 1350M – $30,000
1 (1) Sam's Hero N Abrego 56.5
2 (3) Classy Lady R Jadoo 54.5
3 (2) Back On Top G Laban 56.5
4 (8) Engine Rhythm J Cristalino 56.5
TIME: 1:24.3 DISTANCE: 1 1/4, 3 1/2, 1, 5
$1PARI: (1) $16.10 $1.35; (3)$1.15; (2) $1.05
$1EXACTA: $ 109.60
TRIFECTA: $143.70 SUPERFECTA: $343.70
WINNER: 3 yo chg–Traditional/Timeless Rose (Maverick)
OWNER: Steve Samaroo TRAINER: Johnathan Lyder
BREEDER: Derrick Brandt (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Regional Princess, R Perez, 54.5; 6. Peace On Earth, S Rodrigo, 54.5; 7. Precious Diamond, J Arneaud,54.5; 8. Zipitup, T Murray, 54.5.
NON-RUNNERS: (4) Kaio-Ken, (6) He'll Win Dem All.
R3: 2.53 PM – HANDICAP 4 YO& OVER MAIDENS T & T BRED – 1200M – $20,000
1 (10) Shannon M B Boodramsing 45.5
2 (4) Daylan R Ali 49.0
3 (2) Flower Girl T Murray 53.5
4 (9) Hidalgo K Balgobin 51.5
5 (5) Storm On R Jadoo 54.0
TIME: 1:15.1 DISTANCE: 3 1/4, 6, 2 1/2, Sh, 5.
$1PARI: (10) $2.20 $1.55; (4)$2.10; (2) $6.90
$1EXACTA: $29.10
TRIFECTA: $809.40 HI-5: No Winners
WINNER: 4 yo chg Kdanzc/Peace Consort (A Firm Deacon)
OWNER: Mohali Stables TRAINER: John O'Brien
BREEDER: Robert Bernard
ALSO RAN: 6. Words Of Peace, L Keizer,49.5; 7. Nickson, J Cristalino, 53.5; 8. Fernando, C Oliveros, 53.5; 9. Whynotnow, N Patrick, 50.5; 10. Run A Lito, P Badrie,53.5; 11. Story Of My Life, R Rajkumar, 52.5; P/U. Sea Treasure, N Abrego 56.5.
NON-RUNNER: (12) My Kathleen
R4: 3.33 PM – OPTIONAL CLAIMING $7,500 - $6,500 WI 5 YO n/w 2;WI 6 YO & Over n/w 3 – 1100M (Turf)– $20,000
1 (10) X Rated R Ali 54.5
2 (4) Lightning Bolt R Hasranah 51.5
3 (3) Burning Wells S Rodrigo 52.5
4 (11) Grand Slam B Harding 54.0
TIME: 1:05.2 DISTANCE: 1 1/4, 1/2, sh, 1 1/2
$1PARI: (10) $ $1.95; $1.20 (4)$2.45; (3)$3.90
$1EXACTA: $26.10
TRIFECTA: $182.70 SUPERFECTA: $926.10
WINNER: 5 yo rng–Unzipped/Kisteria (Stampede)
OWNER: Ali Stables TRAINER: Chester Roberts
BREEDER: Rickhi Sinanan
ALSO RAN: 5. Third Time Lucky, D Gaff, 56.5; 6. Tryandlikeit, R Rajkumar, 52.5; 7. My Darling Doc, J Cristalino, 55.5; 8. Cat Dancer, R Jadoo, 53.5; 9. Harry's Dream, N Abrego, 56.5; 10. Rebel Soca, L Keizer, 53.5. NON-RUNNERS: (5) Double Agent, (12) Preferred Share, (13) Air France.
R5: 4.18 PM – TOP OF THE CLASS HANDICAP OPEN TO ALL HORSES 3 YO & OVER – 1100M (Turf)– $150,000
1 (10) Sikhara B Boodramsing 49.5
2 (4) Wispy Cut R Jadoo 51.5
2 (11) The Welsh Wizard G Laban 54.0
4 (5) Sabria Light R Rajkumar 52.0
5 (3) De Jewel R Ali 53.0
TIME: 1:03.4 DISTANCE: Hd, 3 1/4, Sh, Sh, 3 1/2
$1PARI: (10) $3.65 $1.30; (4)$1.90; (11) $1.90
$1EXACTA: $16.80
TRIFECTA: $45.00 Hi-5: $769.00
WINNER: 4 yo dkb f–The Cliff's Edge/Aunt Due (Devil His Due)
OWNER: Zanim R Meah John TRAINER: Jose William Samaroo
BREEDER: Lau-Mor Farms, LLC (Kentucky, USA)
ALSO RAN: 6. Hurricane Watch, B Harding, 56.5; 7. Saint Perasus, N Samaroo, 55.0; 8. Luca's Gold, R Perez, 53.0.
NON-RUNNERS: (1) Ksar Chilane, (7) Music Maestro, (8) Filcher.
R6: 4.57 PM – IMPORTED 3 YO& OVER MAIDENS & WI BRED 3 YO& OVER MAIDENS – 1350M – $35,000
1 (7) Officer Ike B Harding 54.0
2 (8) Regent Street R Perez 56.5
3 (11) Rachaels Way B Boodramsing 46.5
4 (9) Heidi Go Blue N Patrick 51.0
TIME: 1:22.2 DISTANCE: 1 1/4, 5, 1 1/2, Sh
$1PARI: (7) $1.65 $1.10; (8)$1.20; (11) $1.35
$1EXACTA: $4.90
TRIFECTA: $21.50 SUPERFECTA: $134.60
WINNER: 3 yo chc–Officer/Be Mine (Belong To Me)
OWNER: Shivam Maharaj TRAINER: Harriram Gobin
BREEDER: Terrapin Stables INC. (Florida, USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Cherokee Wells, C Oliveros, 49.5; 6. Hey Big Fella, P Badrie, 48.0; 7. Truculent, R Jadoo, 50.5; 8. Danzig's Day, S Rodrigo, 52.5; 9. Actin Time, R Hasranah, 50.5; (DNF) Vagas Time Again, G Laban, 52.5.
NON-RUNNER: (3) Young Elite.
R7: 5.40 PM – CONDITIONAL HANDICAP 'D' WI 4 YO n/w 2;WI 5 YO n/w 4;WI 6 YO & Over n/w 5 – 1350M – $28,000
1 (11) She Hot B Boodramsing 47.5
2 (8) Unbridled Star R Hasranah 50.0
3 (4) Dynastar P Badrie 54.5
4 (5) Ace Of Spade B Harding 53.5
5 (10) Juanistheman N Abrego 55.5
TIME: 1:23.0 DISTANCE: 3/4, 6 1/2, 2, 4 1/2, 3/4.
$1PARI: (11) $11.65 $2.20; (8)$2.15; (4) $1.95
$1EXACTA: $51.30
TRIFECTA: $227.70 Hi-5: $4,378.70
WINNER: 4 yo chf–Unbridled Optimism/Cuts & Glory (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Susan Chee Awai TRAINER: Dr A Griffith
BREEDER: Bennett P Nurse
ALSO RAN: 6. Sing Adesh Sing, R Ragoonath, 52.0; 7. Majestic Gold, R Perez, 52.0; 8. Sam's Hall, L Keizer, 50.0; 9. Devil's Mark R Jadoo, 56.0; 10. Level Five, N Patrick, 50.5; 11. Dadden, K Balgobin, 52.5.
NON-RUNNER: (3) Second Chances.