Pot of Gold enhanced his classic reputation with a short-head victory over 35/1 outsider Run Ron and the well supported War of Words, in a thrilling finish to yesterday's feature grade two event–the Flamingo Stakes–over 1,350 metres on the main track at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.
Pot of Gold with Emile Ramsammy astride was sent off at odds of 9-2 and he was the longest odds of the John O'Brien trio of Prince Zeshan last year's top juvenile and his St James Stakes runner-up, War of Words.
Sent to the front by Ramsammy, Pot of Gold was always going well at the front end. He was tackled briefly by Big Man at the far turn as War of Words took closer order along with Prince Zeshan, the favourite.
Once in line for home, Ramsammy conjured up another effort from the Roma Saban Maharaj-owned horse and though Run Ron ran on strongly along with War of Words, the skill of Ramsammy prevailed. Prince Zeshan was a well beaten fourth but he will be a different proposition next time out. The well supported Big Man disappointed connections.Pot of Gold recorded the time of 1:22.2 for the trip.
The Harold-Chadee-trained Jamaican bred filly Tennesee Hustler scored a cheeky victory, in the grade two Ibis Stakes over 1,350 metres.Under the expert guidance of Ramsammy, Tennesee Hustler ended the winning run of stablemate She's A Cutie. Tennesee Hustler cruised to the front running Always A Princess going to far turn and quickly asserted coming to the corner. However, her strides began to shorten close to home but Ramsammy had enough in reserve to reach home from Always A Princess with Salome, running on strongly for third.
She recorded the time of 1:25.2 for the trip.Riding honours for the day fell to Ramsammy, who landed three winners. The other was Diplomatic Cat. The day's training honours were shared between O'Brien, and Harold Chadee, who both saddled two winners apiece.
ARC DAY 8 RESULTS
R1: WI BRED 4 Y,O & OVER MAIDENS - 1,200M - $32,000
1 (5) Rosie Dream R Hasranah 50
2 (8) Rest Assured P Badrie 49
3 (4) Sparkling Silver W Galviz 52.5
4 (7) Champagne On Ice D Gopie 54
TIME: 1:16.3 DISTANCES: 1 1/2, 1 3/4, 1/2, 4 1/2.
$1PARI: (5) $2.80, $2.00; (8) $2.90
$1EXACTA: $19.30
TRIFECTA: $103.90
WINNER: 5 yo. b.m Western Classic/Black Thatch(The Medic)
OWNER: Emmanuel Miller TRAINER: E Miller
BREEDER: Y.S.(1955) Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Herald Angel N Flavenney 52; 6. Spectacular Return K Khelawan 52; 7. Traditional Song R Ali 51.5 NON-RUNNER: (1) Song Of Class
R2: 3 Y O & OVER HORSES RATED 55 - 40 - 1,800M - $36,400
1 (6) Sweetie Jan R Jadoo 56.5
2 (8) Raise Your Glass B Boodramsing 53.5
3 (7) Nature's Reality D Gopie 53
4 (3) Lady Sage K Khelawan 53.5
5 (2) Gold Bead S Rodrigo 56.5
5 (4) A Great Moment N Vargas 54.5
TIME: 2:01.1 DISTANCES: 3 1/2, 1, 2, 1/2
$1PARI: (6) $2.80, $1.65; (8) $2.80; (7)$2.35
$1EXACTA: $41.90
TRIFECTA: $445.20 HI-5: $3141.40; $6281.90
WINNER: 6 y.o. rn.m Precise Sweep/Dutchess Trembley (Friendly Lover)
OWNER: Ramnarine Persad TRAINER: H Gobin
BREEDER: Mrs Sharon & Gerard Ferreira
ALSO RAN: 7. Super Grey D Butcher 54; 8. Black Pepper D Khelawn 54; 9. Damage Control R Hernandez 53; 10. Explorer K Balgobin 55.5
R3: WI BRED 3 YO MAIDENS - 1750M - $43,000
1 (4) Secret Circle W Galviz 54.5
2 (2) Gold Coin D Khelawan 52.5
3 (1) Archangel R Jadoo 54.5
4 (3) Against The Odds E Ramsammy 53.5
TIME: 1:57.0 DISTANCES: 6, 3 1/4, 3, 14 1/4
$1PARI: (4) $7.15, $2.05; (2) $3.40; (1) $2.30
$1EXACTA: $78.70
TRIFECTA: $599.90 SUPERFECTA: $2031.20
WINNER: 3 y.o b.c Charismatic Cat/Witchcraft (Freshly Squezzed)
OWNER: Harold D Chadee TRAINER: H Chadee
BREEDER: Poon Tip Stud Farm Limited
ALSO RAN: 5. Uncle Max L Ramos 54.5; 6. Measured Response P Badrie50.5; 7. Sapphire B Boodramsing 49.5; 8. Street Justice J Arneaud.
R4: 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 45 - 0 - 1,600M (TURF) - $33,000
1 (9) Who Is The Problem R Hernandez 53.5
2 (3) Zipitup P Badrie 51.5
3 (7) Prados Wells E Ramsammy 56
4 (5) Diamond Queen R Jadoo 54.5
TIME: 1:40.0 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, 3/4, 1, Neck
$1PARI: (9) $10.10; $2.20; (3) $2.02; (7) $1.20
$1EXACTA: $232.70
TRIFECTA: $459.20 HI-5: $906,209.70
WINNER: 5 yo b.m. Solid Gold/Saratone (Concerto)
OWNER: Harry Singh TRAINER: H Singh
BREEDER: Juan Mosca
ALSO RAN: 5. Red Howler Dutcher 53.5; 6. Wildwildwes D Khelawan 55; 7. Riches Abound N Flavenney 54.5; 8.Agra K Balgobin 56; 9. Renewed Dream N Samaroo 52; 10. Danzig's Day N Vargas 54.5 11. Angelica Jane K Khelawan 50.5
R5: 3 YO & OVER HORSE RATED 70 - 55 - 1,600M - $43,000
1 (3) Diplomatic Cat E Ramsammy 54
2 (4) Undulation S Rodrigo 53
3 (2) Island Star B Boodramsing 50
4 (1) Oro De Cordoba K Khelawan 50
5 (7) Caro's Legacy D Khelawan 52.5
TIME: 1:05.2 DISTANCES: 2 1/4, 1, 1/2, 2 3/4.
$1PARI: (3) $3.20, $2.00; (4) $2.65
$1EXACTA: $21.40
TRIFECTA: $103.90 SUPERFECTA: $708.40
WINNER: 4 yo b.c Discreet Cat/Leading Lioness (Lion Cavern)
OWNER: Raroma Stable TRAINER: J O'Brien
BREEDER: Lantern Hill Farm LLC & Orion Thoroughbred (Kentucky U.S.A)
ALSO RAN: 6. Becquerel N Vargas 57; 7. The Red Skull W Galviz 54;
Note: Due to technical difficulties no final time was recorded for this race.
R6: 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 40-0 - 1,350M - $30,000
1 (6) Unbridled Way D Khelawan 53
2 (10) Precious Diamond N Samaroo 53
3 (11) The Problem Solver S Samuel 54
4 (2) Seal The Deal D Butcher 55.5
TIME: 1:25.4 DISTANCES: 1/2, 1 1/2, Sh.Head,1 3/4.
$1PARI: (6) $24.25, $6.10; (10) $12.75; (11) $2.10
$1EXACTA: $389.90
TRIFECTA: $3259.80 HI-5: $30,054.00
WINNER: 6 yo b.h. Unbridled Optimism/Dottie's Way (Ordway)
OWNER: Susan Chee Awai TRAINER: L Alexis
BREEDER: Bobby Persad & Ms. Kavita Persad
ALSO RAN: 5. Glittering Gold W Galviz 57; 6. The Conqueror R Ali 48; 7. Bird King B Boodramsing 47 8. Schylers Gold E Ramsammy 56; 9. Thisisit L Ramos 55; 10.Strategic Silence P Badrie 53; 11. Diamond T S Rodrigo 56.
Note: Horse #11 The Problem Solver passed the post 2nd but was disqualified and placed third behind horse #10 Precious Diamond for causing interference to that horse in the final 200 metres of the race.
R7: FLAMINGO STAKES (GR 2) - WI BRED 3 YO C & G - 1,350M - $150,000
1 (6) Pot Of Gold E Ramsammy 54.5
2 (5) Run Ron W Galviz 52
3 (4) War Of Words B Boodramsing 51.5
4 (3) Prince Zeshan N Abrego 56.5
5 (2) Big Man D Khelawan 56.5
TIME: 1:22.2 DISTANCES: Sh.Head, Neck, 7 1/4, 2.
$1PARI: (6) $5.65, $2.50; (5) $9.95;
$1EXACTA: $75.50
TRIFECTA: $316.30 SUPERFECTA: $1113.30
WINNER: 3 y.o. dk.b.c Gold Market/Riviera (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Roma Sagan Maraj TRAINER: J O'Brien
BREEDER: Poon Tip Stud Farm
ALSO RAN: 6. Afterthebooks S Rodrigo 54.5.
R8: IBIS STAKES (GR 2) - WI BRED 3 Y.O. FILLIES - 1,350M - 1,350M - 150,000
1 (7) Tennesee Hustler E Ramsammy 54
2 (1) Always A Princess B Boodramsing 50
3 (13) Salome S Rodrigo 53
4 (11) Right To Rule N Samaroo 53
TIME: 1:25.2 DISTANCES: 1, Head, Neck,1.
$1PARI: (7) $1.95, $1.40; (1) $1.85; (13) $3.60
$1EXACTA: $15.10
TRIFECTA: $146.60 HI-5: $2842.90
WINNER: 3 yo b.f War Marshall/Sunny Del Rey (Slewpy)
OWNER: Harold D Chadee TRAINER: H Chadee
BREEDER: H.A.M. Stables Ltd, (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Settle D Score L Ramos 52; 6. Lady Felisha P Badrie 50 7. All Is Yours N Vargas 54.5; 8. Pure Happiness K Khelawan 50.5 9. Pearl Secret R Jadoo 52; 10. Safra Tilah 55; 11. Hyat Princess J Stephen 53; 12. She's A Cutie W Galviz 55 NON-RUNNER: (5) Readyforstanley.
