Horse of the Year 2009/10-Bruceontheloose under a confident ride by Nobel Abrego repeated his success of 2010, in yesterday's feature Santa Rosa Dash over 1,200 metres, at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.
He not only won but set a new track record - 1:09.02 for trip. Favourite and hitherto unbeaten, Signal Alert was third in the Grade Two event. The John O'Brien trained roan colt went off third favourite for the first time in his career but rewarded his backers.
Bruceontheloose broke first but was soon overtaken by Readbetweenthelines and stablemate Signal Alert. At the corner, Abrego unleashed Bruceontheloose with his challenge and from that point on, it was a question of how far. Riding honour for the day fell to Nobel Abrego who rode two winners. Training honours went to John O'Brien who saddled two winners. Racing continues on May 31 with the running of the Midsummer Classic, the second leg of local racing's "Triple Crown."
ARC DAY 17 RESULTS
R1: 1.10 PM- 3YO & OVER HORSES RATED 40-0 - 1350M -$22,000
1 (9) Columbia N Flavenney 53.0
2 (5) Zen Master J Stephen 56.5
3 (2) Lady Sage D Çhavez 51.5
4 (10) Greazy S Chadee 54.5
TIME: 1: 22.20
DISTANCES: 2 1/2, 3 1/2, 5, 1/2
$1PARI: (9) $5.55, $1.00; (5)$1.40; (2)$1.60
$1EXACTA: $14.10
TRIFECTA: $61.40
SUPERFECTA: $500.00
WINNER: 5 yo. ch.m - Spacelink/Rhythmical Rain (Boone's Mill)
OWNER: Ian Kallo
TRAINER: Patrick DeFreitas
BREEDER: Carl Chang & Peter Chuck (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Lady Sage D Chavez 51.5; 6. The Conqueror Y Cristalino 56.5; 7. Cailey's Magic N Abrego 54.5; 8. Rastaban R Jadoo 51.5; 9. Shannon M R Freeman 54.5; 10. Victory Dance R Razack 54.0; 11. Air France N Patrick 47.0
R2: 1.48 PM - 3YO & OVER HORSES RATED 85-65 - 1100M (Turf) -$38,500
1 (2) First To Fly K Razack 50.0
2 (4) Sabria Light N Mohammed 53.5
3 (3) Joezel B Boodramsing 53.0
3 (5) Nakita J Stephen 51.5
TIME: 1: 03.78
DISTANCES: 3 1/4, 1 1/2, 1, 1
$1PARI: (2) $4.20, $1.30; (4) $1.70; (3) $1.20
$1EXACTA: $43.70
TRIFECTA: $127.90
SUPERFECTA: $1,427.00
WINNER: 3 yo. b.c - Personal First/Evil Deed (Alydeed)
OWNER: Maniram Maharaj
TRAINER: Maniram Maharaj
BREEDER: Dixiana Stables Inc. (Florida, USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Trust N Confidence N Patrick 53.5; 6. The Welsh Wizard R Hasranah 56.5; 7. Ksar Ghilane R Ali 55.5; 8. King Whitler N Flavenney 54.5; DNF. I'm Coming Baby T Thomas 53.0
R3: 2.32 PM - T & T BRED 4YO & OVER MAIDENS - 1200M -$22,000
1 (12) Unbridled Way R Hasranah 49.0
2 (7) Ten Powers S Rodrigo 56.5
3 (16) Muscles B Harding 56.5
4 (14) Goldmine B Boodramsing 46.0
5 (4) Hot Sauce K Razack 46.5
TIME: 1: 14.84
DISTANCES: 4 1/4, 2 1/2, 1 1/4, 1 1/2
$1PARI: (12) $5.55; $1.55; (7) $1.60; (16) $2.05
$1EXACTA: $19.60
TRIFECTA: $118.20
Hi- 5: $3,073.40
WINNER: 4 yo. b.c - Unbridled Optimism/Dottie's Way (Ordway )
OWNER: Susan Chee Awai
TRAINER: Lester Alexis
BREEDER: Bobby Persad & Ms. Kavita Persad
ALSO RAN: 6. Zenobia J Stephen 43.5; 7. Crossfire N Flavenney 47.5; 8. Words Of Peace D Chavez 42.5; 9. Explorer Y Christalino 46.0; 10. Pacman N Abrego 56.5; 11. Story Of My Life N Patrick 45.0; 12. Varsity Blues R Jadoo 41.5; 13. Sweet Parang Music S Chadee 41.5; 14. Push F Manrrique 56.5; 15. Scarboroughcountry T Murray 44.0; REF; I Love You Honey N Vargas 48.0. NON-RUNNERS: (5) Optimistic Wishes, (8) Lil Bob
R4: 3.10 PM - CLAIMING $14,000 - $9,000 3YO & OVERHORSES - 1200M -$26,400
1 (5) Rewardinheaven N Abrego 56.5
2 (3) Bird King S Rodrigo 48.5
3 (2) Grand Slam R Perez 52.5
4 (8) Naturelly Classy S Chadee 54.5
TIME: 1: 13.1
DISTANCES: 3 3/4, 1 1/2, 2; 3 1/2
$1PARI: (5) $1.40; $1.05; (3) $2.05; (2) $1.60
$1EXACTA: $28.90
TRIFECTA: $233.10
SUPERFECTA: $1,487.90
WINNER: 4 yo. ch.c - Grand Reward/Berriesfromheaven (Strawberry Road)
OWNER: Shivam Maharaj
TRAINER: Morrison Glasgow
BREEDER: Center Hills Farm (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Coolo Breezo Y Christalino; 6. Traditional Man J Arneaud 54.5; 7. Best Defence R Jadoo 56.5; 8. Gardenangel J Stephen 54.5; 9. Unbridled Star R Thomas 52.5. NON-RUNNERS: (4) Majestic Gold, (11) Hurricane Lee
R5: 3.51PM - WI BRED 3YO MAIDENS - 1100M (Turf) -$33,000
1 (9) Golden Moment R Jadoo 54.5
2 (13) Out N About N Vargas 51.5
3 (10) Bring My Cash N Abrego 55.0
4 (15) Treacle N Patrick 53.5
5 (3) Flight On Time J Arneaud 56.5
TIME: 1: 05.3
DISTANCES: 1/2, 2 1/4, sh, 1 1/2
$1PARI: (9) $3.05, $1.05; (13) $1.70; (10) $1.25
$1EXACTA: $26.10
TRIFECTA: $88.40
Hi-5: $7,654.20
WINNER: 3 yo. b.f. - Ministar/Squeezed Moment (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Douglas Bennett
TRAINER: Douglas Bennett
BREEDER: Mrs.Wilma Primus
ALSO RAN: 6. Mary's Girl Chile F Manrrique 51.5; 7. Bollywood Star K Razack 53.5; 8. Sparkling Silver D Gaff 56.5; 9. Western Highland R Ali 54.5; 10. Dazzling Diamond J Stephen 56.5; 11. Island Star O Martinez 54.5; 12. Spartan T Murray 56.5. NON-RUNNERS: (2) Sleepinginthong, (7) The Problem Solver, (8) D'Last Flight
R6: 4.30 PM - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 55-35 - 1200M -$26,400
1 (11) Carnival King F Manrrique 54.5
2 (5) Check In the Mail N Abrego 55.5
2 (3) Razmin J Stephen 53.0
4 (12) Glittering Gold N Patrick 52.0
TIME: 1: 13.3
DISTANCES: 1, 1/2, sh, 2 3/4
$1PARI: (11) $16.10; $3.20; (5) $3.00; (3) $3.30
$1EXACTA: $193.60
TRIFECTA: $3,903.80
SUPERFECTA: $4,261.60
WINNER: 3 yo. dk.b.c - Western Envoy/Exploit's Ticket (Exploit)
OWNER: Steve Samaroo
TRAINER: Johnathan Lyder
BREEDER: Mrs. Sharon Ferreira
ALSO RAN: 5. Eye See Dee S Chadee 54.5; 6. Sara's Music J Arneaud 56.5; 7. Visible Wind R Hasranah 54.0; 8. Letsbetonite N Vargas 56.5; 9. Bananachips N Flavenney 51.5; 10. D Scale Police B Boodramsing 52.0. NON-RUNNERS: (1) Just Ossie, (9) Dsnzig's Day, (13) Wrathed
R7: 5 PM - SANTA ROSA DASH (GR. II) 3YO & OVER - 1200M -$150,000
1 (2) Bruceontheloose N Abrego 56.5
2 (5) Readbetweendlines K Razack 47.0
3 (3) Signal Alert B Boodramsing 49.0
4 (4) Blackstone Street R Jadoo 54.0
TIME: 1: 09.2
DISTANCES: 2 1/2, 3 1/2, 6 1/2
$1PARI: WINS ONLY: (2) $2.85
$1EXACTA: $7.20
TRIFECTA: $17.30
WINNER: 5 yo. gr.h - Wheelaway/Road To Justice (Lit De Justice)
OWNER: Tres Amigos
TRAINER: John O'Brien
BREEDER: H.A.M. Stables Limited (Jamaica)
NON-RUNNER: (1) Sweet Alex
R8: 5.40 PM - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 70-50 -1750M -$33,000
1 (14) Agra Y Christalino 54.5
2 (11) Warcraft B Boodramsing 47.5
3 (10) Gold Bead S Rodrigo 53.5
4 (3) Truculent N Patrick 55.0
5 (13) Destiny Train R Hasranah 51.5
TIME: 1: 52.0
DISTANCES: 1/2, 3/4, 4, 2
$1PARI: (14) $21.80; $3.65; (11) $2.35; (10) $3.55
$1EXACTA: $540.30
TRIFECTA: $4,555.30
Hi-5: $15,364.80
WINNER: 4 yo. dk.b.g. - Dixie Union/North Park Legend (Affirmed)
OWNER: Maniram Maharaj
TRAINER: Maniram Maharaj
BREEDER: Donald R. Dizney (Kentucky USA)
ALSO RAN: 6. Smartman R Thomas 56.5; 7. Roman Anthem S Chadee 56.0; 8. Team Connection J Stephen 51.5; 9. Nandi K Razack 46.5; 10. Mr Firewire N Flavenney 47.5; 11. Super Grey R Jadoo 54.5; 12. Northern Hills O Martinez 54.0; 13. Summer Breeze R Ali 49.5; 14. Strangerinparadise J Arneaud 51.5; 15. First Emperor R Perez 50.5. NON-RUNNER: (7) Vijayanti