The Glenn Mendez-trained four-year-old colt, Cactus Amour yesterday ran away with the feature Grade One First Citizens Gold Cup, run over 2,000 metres, on a good main track at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. Under an aggressive ride by the Tampa Bay Down champion jockey, Carlos Montalvo, Cactus Amour outran and outstayed his rivals, including Horse of the Year 2009, Bruceontheloose to win the stayers' crown of the Southern Caribbean. When starter Carlton Ramsaroop sent them on their way, Straight Ahead was sent straight to the front. He was followed by Cactus Amour, Storm Street, Windjammer and Bruceontheloose. These were followed by Montejo, and Back On Top with Sam's Hero and Proud Kentuckian content to sit and observe from the rear. At the eight hundred metres marker, Montalvo committed the SIR Stables owned colt to go on and run his main rival Bruceontheloose, which moved to third position, into the ground.
At the far turn, Cactus Amour held a three lengths lead from Montejo with Bruceontheloose creeping closer. At the Corner a loud roar was heard as Cactus Amour kept up the gallop with Montejo trying to keep pace in second and Bruceontheloose came under pressure. Try as they did, none could deny Cactus Amour, as he raced home to win the 2010 Gold Cup. Cactus Amour is the only horse which has beaten Bruceontheloose in local racing and yesterday beat him for the third time in five starts. Cactus Amour recorded the time of 2:03.3 for his two and a quarter lengths victory
Imtiaz Ahamad, co-owner of Cactus Amour, has indicated that his horse will not be seen until February 27 in the Arima Race Club Cup, the race in which he broke the unbeaten record of Bruceontheloose this year.
The day's riding honours went to Brian Broodramsing, who landed three wins with Flower Girl, Silent Reproach and Postman. Training honours for the day fell to Glenn Mendez, who saddled two winners-Indian King and Cactus Amour in the feature race. The 2011 racing season opens on January 1, New Years day with First Citizen Bank sponsoring the day's racing.
ARC BOXING DAY RESULTS
R1: 11:00AM - THE VISIT BARBADOS TROPHY W.I. BRED 2.Y.O. MAIDENS -1350M - $30,000
1 (6) First Emperor R Perez 55.0
2 (3) Alexander B Harding 55.0
3 (1) Big Mama S Chadee 54.0
4 (2) Snap Election P Badrie 52.0
TIME: 1: 23.2 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, 1/2, 9 1/2, 8.
$1PARI: (6) $7.80, $1.50; (1) $1.15
$1EXACTA: $24.30
TRIFECTA: $40.80 SUPERFECTA: $149.20
WINNER: 2 y o ch. g. Unbridled Optimism/Rockette (Bandsman)
OWNER:Chau Keang Chang TRAINER:Derick Mosca
BREEDER:Uraeus Limited
ALSO RAN: 5. Gold Plated G Gopie 52.0; 6. D'Last flight G Laban 53.0. NON-RUNNER: (7) D Girlz Dem Sugar.
R2: 11:36AM - THE SOUTHERN SALES TROPHY CONDITIONAL HANDICAP 'F' - 1300M - $20,000
1 (4) Flower Girl B Boodramsing 51.0
2 (6) Love In Tokyo N Mohammed 55.0
3 (1) Sweet Parang Music P Badrie 48.5
4 (2) Tryandlikeit K Razack 53.5
TIME: 1:22.3 DISTANCES: 3/4, 1/2, 1 01/4, 1/2.
$1PARI: (4) $6.95 $1.70; (6) $1.15
$1EXACTA: $11.90
TRIFECTA: $47.90 SUPERFECTA: $129.30
WINNER: 4 yo ch f. Zimaam/La Fleur (Great Fapp)
OWNER:Stephen Sobers TRAINER:Edmund De Freitas
BREEDER: Mrs Natalie Sloan & Stephen Sobers
ALSO RAN: 5. My Kathleen R Jadoo 50.0; 6. Gonzaga D Gopie 52.5. NON-RUNNERS: (3) Third Time Lucky, (7) Onesrepahead, (8) Hot Girl.
R3:12:12PM - THE RIK TROPHY OPTIONAL CLAIMING $35,000 - $31,000 -1750M - $35,000
1 (5) Silent Reproach B Boodramsing 51.5
2 (2) Jack Pot Delight P Badrie 47.5.5
3 (3) Go For The Gold R Jadoo 53.5
4 (1) Younf Elite K Razack 47.5
TIME: 1: 51.2 DISTANCES: 3/4, sh, 4, 2 1/2.
$1PARI: (5) $7.35, $1.75; (2) $1.70 ; (3) $1.15
$1EXACTA: $68.60
TRIFECTA: $105.20 SUPERFECTA: $478.10
WINNER: 5 yo ch h. Royal Minister/My Lady Silk (Don't Blush)
OWNER:Anthony H Wright TRAINER:John O'Brien
BREEDER:Lakeland Farms Ltd (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5.High Dollaar Harry B Harding 56.5; 6. I'm Coming Baby R Ali 49.5; 7. Hesuntouchabull R Freeman 52.5; 8. Kickupastorm N Patrick 51.5.
R4: 12:50PM - THE DEWARS TROPHY - W.I. BRED 3.Y.O. MAIDENS (Div I) - 1100M (Turf) - $30,000
1 (6) Postman B Boodramsing 53.0
2 (1) Big Daddy N Mohammed 56.5
3 (10) Sweetie Jan P Badrie 49.5
4 (2) Explorer N Patrick 51.0
TIME: 1: 06.0 DISTANCES: 6 1/4, 1, 6, 2 1/4.
$1PARI: (6) $1.50, $1.10; (2) $1.65; (1) $1.50
$1EXACTA: $9.20
TRIFECTA: $63.70 SUPERFECTA: $153.70
WINNER:3 yo b g. He'stherealthing/Nargis (Re De Slew)
OWNER: Mr. John Leotaud TRAINER: John Leotaud
BREEDER: Orange Valley Estates Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Goldmine R Ali 50.0; 6. The Conqueror Y Christalino 55.5; 7. Eye Wonder Why D Gaff 54.5; 8. Optimistic Wishes C Montalvo 55.5. NON-RUNNERS: (7) My Giselle, (8) State Express, (9) Loverboy.
R5: 1:30PM - THE DEWARS TROPHY - W.I. BRED 3.Y.O. MAIDENS (Div II) - 1100M (Turf) - $30,000
1 (9) Lizzy K Razack 43.5
2 (7) Painted Buddha Y Christalino 55.5
3 (2) Zipitup P Badrie 48.0
4 (3) Eyes Of the Wolf R Jadoo 51.5
5 (5) Precious Diamond J Stephen 53.5
TIME: 1: 06.4 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, 1, 1 1/2, 1 1/4,
$1PARI: (9) $7.05, $2.30; (7) $1.80; (2) $3.05
$1EXACTA: $32.30
TRIFECTA: $245.60 Hi-5: $2,774.50
WINNER:3 yo rn f. Unbridled Optimism/Queen's Hall (Robyn Dancer)
OWNER: Herbert Holder TRAINER:Neale Greaves
BREEDER: Bobby Persad
ALSO RAN: 6. Prince Shival N Patrick 56.5; 7. Greazy S Chadee 54.0; 8. Prados gold F Manrrique 53.0; 9. Vandalini S Rodrigo 54.5; NON-RUNNERS: (1) Kaio-Ken, (6)Take The lead
R6: 2:06PM - THE TROTTERS TROPHY - OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 - $8,000 - 1100M (Turf) - $24,000
1 (1) Forwardtracking S Chadee 54.5
2 (5) Western Wishes R Ali 51.5
3 (8) Bullet Banker R Rajkumar 52.0
4 (9) Eli's Girl S Samuel 52.5
TIME: 1: 07.1 DISTANCES: 3 1/4, 1 1/2, 4 1/2, sh
$1PARI: (1) $2.50, $1.80; (5) $1.85; (8) $2.40
$1EXACTA: $15.20
TRIFECTA: $123.80 SUPERFECTA: $573.20
WINNER:5 y.o dk.b.h. Tracking/Splinter Web (Splinter Red)
OWNER: Stephan Narinesingh TRAINER:Michael Carew Jnr.
BREEDER: Philip Andrew Azar (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Style And Attitude N Patrick 53.5; 6. Redtrack K Jadoo 56.5; 7. Dadden R Hasranah 55.5; 8. Executive Jets K Balgobin 51.5. NON-RUNNERS: (3) Shannon M, (7) sssamaann Field, (11) Unstoppable Train.
R7: 2:44PM - THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL - CONDITIONAL HANDICAP 'C' - 1350M - $30,000
1 (3) Indian King A Stephen 55.0
2 (8) Mike's Sugar R Ali 51.5
3 (5) Juanistheman B Boodramsing 49.0
4 (1) Gardenangel B Harding 56.5
5 (10) Don't Blink P Badrie 50.0
TIME: 1:20.4 DISTANCES: 1 3/4, 3, 4, 3/4
$1PARI: (3) $2.40, $1.70; (8) $1.70 ; (5) $2.20
$1EXACTA: $6.40
TRIFECTA: $44.30 Hi-5: $1,451.50
WINNER: 3 y.o ch.c.Royal Minister/Quicken Away (French Champagne)
OWNER:Allan S Madoo TRAINER:Glenn Mendez
BREEDER:Gary Griffiths (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Unbridleme N Patrick 51.5; 7. A Clean Sweep R Hasranah 51.0; 8. Check In The Mail R Jadoo 50.0; 9. Golden Millennium F Manrrique 53.5; 10. Majestic Gold L Guanipa 51.5; 11. Bravo R Rajkumar 52.5; 12. Becausewecan C Oliveros 51.0.
R8: 3:20PM - THE PENGUIN ICE CO. - STARTER ALLOWANCE W.I. 3.Y.O. & OVER & IMP. 2.Y.O. & OVER - 1200M - $39,000
1 (8) D'Iceman Cometh S Rodrigo 56.5
2 (3) High Mas F Manrique 56.5
3 (4) Cash It Back B Harding 56.0
4 (2) Hurricane Watch K Razack 50.0
TIME: 1:10.4 DISTANCES: 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 6, 1 1/4
$1PARI: (8) $1.60, $1.45; (3) $2.05
$1EXACTA: $3.00
TRIFECTA: $6.50 SUPERFECTA: $43.80
WINNER:3 y.o ch.c City Zip/timely Tara (Gilted Time)
OWNER: Wendell N Kangaloo TRAINER: Terrence Thomas
BREEDER: Dr & Mrs R Smiser West (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Donut Prince P Badrie 47.0; 6. Agra Y Christalino 55.0; 7. Danzig's Day G Laban 51.0. NON-RUNNERS: (7) Officer Ike, (9) Whispy Cut.
R9: 3:58PM - THE CERAMIC TRINIDAD TROPHY - OPTIONAL CLAIMING $7,500 - $6,500 - 1350M - $20,000
1 (11) Hurricane Lee P Badrie 52.5
2 (2) Naturelly Classy R Ali 53.5
3 (6) Onlyamonkey W Galviz 53.5
4 (7) Powerball A Stephen 55.5
5 (5) Coolo Breezo R Rajkumar 52.5
TIME: 2: 03.3 DISTANCES: 3/4, 1/2, 1/2, 4
$1PARI: (11) $7.10, $1.40; (2) $1.55; (6)$1.20
$1EXACTA: $23.20
TRIFECTA: $72.60 HI-5: $531.20
WINNER:5 y.o b.m. Kdanzc/What A Bid (Bid Us)
OWNER: Dilip Gobin TRAINER: Kurt De Freitas
BREEDER: Raymond A Bernard & George Miller
ALSO RAN: 6. Piarco S Chadee 54.5; 7. Victory Dance B Boodramsing 52.5; 8. Lady Sage C Oliveros 51.0; 9. Seal The Deal Y Christalino 54.0. NON-RUNNERS: (1) Wild Life, (4) Sequoyah, (12) Unbridled Star, (13) Scent Of Money
R10: 4:35PM - FIRST CITIZENS (G.I) GOLD CUP - W.I. 3.Y.O. & OVER & IMP. 2.Y.O. & OVER - 2000M - $500,000
1 (6) Cactus Amour C Montalvo 56.0
2 (2) Montejo R Jadoo 53.0
3 (1) Bruceontheloose W Galviz 53.0
4 (4) Proud Kentuckian A Stephen 56.0
TIME: DISTANCES: 2 1/4, 1/2, 8, 2 1/2
$1PARI: (6) $3.40, $1.15; (2) $1.15; (1)$1.05
$1EXACTA: $18.00
TRIFECTA: $19.60 SUPERFECTA: $2126.80
WINNER:4 y.o. b.C. Cactus Ridge/Classic Amour (Strike The Gold)
OWNER: S.I.R. Stables TRAINER: Glenn Mendez
BREEDER: Dr Joseph E. Kutz (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Sam's Hero B Harding 54.5; 6. Straight Ahead R Perez 56.0; 7. Storm Street A Maragh 56.0 Manrrique 55.0; 8. Back On Top G Laban 51.5; 9. Windjammer P Badrie 53.0.
R11: 5:15PM -THE DIGICEL TROPHY - IMPORTED 2.Y.O. & 3.Y.O. MAIDENS;W.I. 3.Y.O. MAIDENS - 1200M - $35,000
1 (3) Treasure Each Day R Jadoo 50.5
2 (4) Boogie Blues A Maragh 56.5
3 (1) First To Fly P Badrie 48.0
4 (5) King Whistler R Ali 49.5
5 (9) Undulation G Laban 52.0
TIME: 1:11.0 DISTANCES: 3 1/2, 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 1
$1PARI: (3) $6.55, $2.25; (4) $4.65; (1) $1.65
$1EXACTA: $33.20
TRIFECTA: $226.80 HI-5: $5,386.20
WINNER:2 y.o. b.f. War Front/St. Lucia (Copote)
OWNER: Roms Sagan Maraj TRAINER: Dr. Ryann Shim
BREEDER: My Meadowview LLC (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 6. Joezel B Boodramsing 47.5; 7. Strikes Not Spares S Rodrigo 53.5; 8. Cree Nation W Galviz 51.5; 9. Malibu Heights R Hasranah 51.0; 10. Letsbetonit R Rajkumar 54.5; 11. Lady Borrego B Harding 54.0; 12. El Bandido De Oro C Oliveros 52.0. NON-RUNNER: (6) Cubic Capacity.