Derick Mosca was the toast of Santa Rosa Park yesterday, when he saddled four winners on the 10-race card while taking the two feature events on the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and the Arima Race Club (ARC) Tobago Day At The Races in Arima.
Mosca saddled his first winner in the second event when My Ari blasted home for owner Juan Navarro. Mosca was in the winners enclosure in the seventh event, the co-feature Tobago Blue Food Festival Top of The Class Stakes over 1,100 metres which was taken off the turf.
Mosca's Onefortheroad with Manuel Melean astride scored impressively by 1 1/2 length from Loan Shark and Skyline Pigeon.
The winner took up the running coming to the corner and quickened away for a very good victory. Favourite Ramblin Rose which was seeking her eighth success on the trot missed the break and was never seen thereafter. Onefortheroad recorded the time of 1:06.1 for the trip.
Mosca continued his winning ways when he saddled Free Passage to win the feature event, the Grade Two Fort King George Heritage Park Eric "Colt" Durant Memorial over 1,700 metres on the main track as all races were taken off the turf.
Gabby's Gold was sent off as the 7/5 favourite by punters. Last year's winner Just Call Me Roger was being backed at odds of 8/1 coming back to defend his crown, while Free Passage was punted at 4-1.
Going down the backstretch Shane Ellis sent Sacred Trust into the lead but she was being pressed by Gabby's Gold and Diplomatic Cat with Free Passage moving closer to the leaders.
At the corner Sacred Trust was in full flight for home and looked set to prevail as Gabby's Gold came under presure but Prayven Badrie was exuding confidence on the Juan Navarro trained Derby winner Free Passage and sent the gelding in pursuit of the leader. Inside the final 200 metres, Free Passage hit the front and stayed on strongly to outrun the determined Sacred Trust by a neck at the line. Nominee stayed on for third with Gabby's Gold fading into fourth.
Free Passsage registered the time of 1:50.1 for the trip.
The two goat races were won by Fiery Footstep and Tonybolt.
Racing honours for the day fell to Melean, who rode three winners while Mosca was the days most successful trainer saddling four winners.
ARC DAY 21 RESULTS
R1: HERMITAGE STAKES - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 40-0–1,300 Metres - $32,000
1 (1) Justmyluck R Jadoo 53.5
2 (4) Unbridled Way D Khelawan 53.0
3 (8) Red-Hot Wheels D Butcher 51.5
4 (5) Little Otis B Boodramsing 53.5
TIME:1:22.3 DISTANCES: Head, 3 1/4, 1 1/4, 1, 2
$1PARI: (1) $18.85, $4.10; (4) $2.15; (8) $4.90
$1EXACTA: $109.90
TRIFECTA: $1,693.30
SUPERFECTA:$63,658.40
WINNER: 4 yo. gr. g - Burning Marque/Princess KK (Alphabet Soup)
OWNER: Stephan Narinesingh TRAINER: Terrance Thomas
BREEDER: Carl Anderson (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Fire N Faith R Hasranah 54.0; 6. Bird King P Badrie 49.0; 7. Danzig's Day N Vargas 55.5; 8. Naturelly Classy R Thomas 53.0; 9. Always Ready S Ellis 57.0
R2: TOBAGO CULINARY FESTIVAL STAKES - 3 YO HORSES RATED 60-45–1.100 Metres (TURF) - $40,000
1 (3) My Ari M Melean 56.5
2 (12) Painted Buddha D Gopie 52.0
3 (10) Lookin At Lovely R Ali 56.5
4 (13) Captive Witness S Samuel 52.0
5 (5) Bonnie P Badrie 50.5
TIME: 1:07.0 DISTANCES: 1 1/2, 4 1/4, 2, Nose, 1/4.
$1PARI: (3) $3.95, $1.55; (12) $1.35; (10) $2.35
$1EXACTA: $9.30
TRIFECTA: $80.90 HI-5: $2,377.70
WINNER:4 y.o. ch. f - Royal Minister/Fully Loaded (The Medic)
OWNER: Juan Navarro TRAINER: Derick Mosca
BREEDER: Derek Brandt (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Treasure Hunt N Patrick 55.0; 7. Oro De Cordoba D Khelawan 54.5; 8. Sea Gold R Hasranah 55.0; 9. Another Challenge R Jadoo 57.0 NON-RUNNERS: (1) The Right Time; (4) Atlantica; (9) Satya Treasure; (11) Enigmatic.
R3: LITTLE TOBAGO STAKES - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 90-60–1.300 Metres -$50,000
1 (6) Wild Excitement D Khelawan 52.5
2 (3) King Whistler W Galviz 57.0
3 (1) Wild Shuffle R Ali 51.5
4 (2) Slippery Sam M Melean 55.0
TIME: 1:17.2 DISTANCES: 4, 5 1/2, 1 1/2, 1/2.
$1PARI: (6) $3.60; $1.65; (3) $2.10;
$1EXACTA: $15.10
TRIFECTA: $48.40 SUPERFECTA: $145.40
WINNER: 3 yo ch.c - Wildcat Heir/ Grandma Grace (Rahy)
OWNER: Russell Ramsammy TRAINER: Steve Jardim
BREEDER:Joanne Patten & Julie Rini (Penn- USA)
ALSO RAN: 5. Big Thing R Jadoo 53.5; 6. El Bandido De Oro S Ellis 56.5; 7. Harry Could Dance R Hasranah 50.0
R4: MAIN RIDGE 'RAIN FOREST'- 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 45-0–1,100 Metres (TURF)--$33,000
1 (3) Peppermint Boodramsing 56.5
2 (6) Lady Marisa M Melean 56.5
3 (13) Riches Abound B Pahal 54.5
4 (1) Caisse S Samuel 53.5
5 (5) Schyler's Gold M Melean 56.0
TIME: 1:07.2 DISTANCES: 2 1/4, 7 1/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/4.
$1PARI: (3) $4.45, $1.85; (6) $1.80; (13) $2.60
$1EXACTA: $16.60
TRIFECTA: $340.10 HI-5: $4,275.00
WINNER: 4 yo dk.b.f Pomeron/Silver Mint (Silver Deputy)
OWNER: Roma Sagan Maraj TRAINER: John O'Brien
BREEDER: Dr Patrick Graham (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Precise Rule R Thomas 57.0; 7. Star Dreamer S Ellis 57.0; 8. Zorro N Patrick,55.5; NON-RUNNERS: (2)Really Classy; (3) Zipitup; (4) Seal The Deal; (10) Fearghas; (11) Bold Destiny
R5: BUCCOO REEF STAKES - WI BRED 3 YO & OVER MAIDENS–1,350 Metres - $43,000
1 (9) Convoy B Boodramsing 55.0
2 (5) Readyforstanley R Ali 52.5
3 (7) Dream Marshall S Ellis 57.0
4 (1) Uncle Max P Badrie 52.5
TIME: 1:23.3 DISTANCES: 8 1/2, 4 1/2, 1/2, 3 3/4.
$1PARI: (1) $2.05, $1.45; (7) $2.35
$1EXACTA: $10.70
TRIFECTA: $49.10 SUPERFECTA: $84.50
WINNER: 3 yo ch.c. - Legal Process/Latin Rhythm (Corsicana)
OWNER: Douglas Bennett TRAINER: Douglas Bennett
BREEDER: Dr Patrick Graham (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Super Easy R Jadoo 52.5; 6.Wing Commander N Patrick 56.5; 7. Comfortably Numb K Jadoo 56.5 NON-RUNNERS: (3) All My Love; (6) Princess Zara
R6: NYLON POOL STAKES - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 70-55–1,350 Metres - $43,000
1 (6) Mambo Cat K Khelawan 51.5
2 (7) Goodwill Boy W Galviz 54.0
3 (10) No Just Cause D Khelawan 55.0
4 (8) Burst Of Energy M Melean 54.0
5 (5) Nakita R Jadoo 57.0
TIME:1:22.0 DISTANCES: 2 1/2, 1 3/4, Hd, 1 3/4.
$1PARI: (6) $9.65, $2.05; (73) $1.30; (10) $1.95
$1EXACTA: $32.80
TRIFECTA: $185.8 Hi-5: $3,131.30
WINNER: 5 y.o. b.h - Babel/Stormy Frontera (Storm Boot)
OWNER: Charles James TRAINER: E Miller
BREEDER:Charles James
ALSO RAN: 6. A Great Millennium D Gopie 54.0; 7. Ten Powers S Samuel 52.0; 8.Undulation D Butcher 52.0; 9. Personal Exchange R Thomas 54.0; 10. Odin N Patrick 57.0.
R7: TOBAGO BLUE FOOD FESTIVAL - TOP OF THE CLASS STAKES–WI BRED 4 YO & OVER–1,100 Metres - $100,000
1 (2) One Fortheroad M Melean 54.5
2 (8) Loan Shark N Patrick 54.5
3 (7) Skyline Pigeon S Ellis 56.5
4 (9) First Encounter P Badrie 52.5
TIME: 1:06.1 DISTANCES: 1 1/2, 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4.
$1PARI: (2) $12.25, $2.60; (8) $1.85; (7) $2.60
$1EXACTA: $49.20
TRIFECTA: $393.00 SUPERFECTA: $3,213.30
WINNER: 4 yo ch.c - Burning Marque/Russian Actress (Absent Russian)
OWNER: Juan A Navarro TRAINER: D Mosca
BREEDER: Carl Anderson (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Winning Ticket W Galviz 52.5; 6. Ramblin Rose R Jadoo 56.5; 7. Stairway To Heaven D Butcher 52.5; 8. Golden Flight R Ali 52.5. NON-RUNNER: Island Star.
R8: TOBAGO HERITAGE FESTIVAL STAKES - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 55-40–1,300 Metres - $36,400
1 (16) Naughty N Nice N Patrick 54.5
2 (7) Gold Rush W Galviz 56.5
3 (6) Classic Material D Khelawan 52.0
4 (9) Charming Lass B Boodramsing 57.0
5 (11) Sweetie Jan P Badrie 55.5
TIME: 1:20.4 DISTANCES: 1/2, 2 1/4, 1, 1/2, Sh Hd.
$1PARI: (16) $11.45, $2.70; (7) $1.60; (6) $4.40
$1EXACTA: $60.00
TRIFECTA: $1,380.20 HI-5: $7,403.40
WINNER: 4yo ch.f - Precise Sweep/Joan Of Arc (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: David E Ojar TRAINER: D Ojar
BREEDER: David Ojar
ALSO RAN: 6. Asia K Khelawan 51.0; 7. Pacman R Ali 57.0; 8. Edmundo D Gopie 53.5; 9. Grand Slam B Pahal 55.0; 10. Be Precise R Jadoo 57.0; 11. Messi D Butcher 51.5; 12. Direct Injection L Lopez 57.0; 13. Precise Money S Samuel 54.5; 14. Private Marshall K Jadoo 53.5; 15. Alexander S Ellis 56.0. NON-RUNNER: Gold Bead.
R9: FORT KING GEORGE HERITAGE PARK - ERIC 'COLT' DURANT MEMORIAL (GR11)–1,700 Metres - $150,000
1 (4) Free Passage P Badrie 50.0
2 (7) Sacred Trust S Ellis 56.5
3 (10) Nominee N Patrick 53.5
4 (13) Gabby's Gold J Arneaud 56.5
TIME: 1:50.1 DISTANCES: Neck, 5 1/2, 1 3/4, Head.
$1PARI: (4) $4.70, $2.30; (7) 2.60; (10) $3.20
$1EXACTA: $53.20
TRIFECTA: $568.90 SUPERFECTA: $1,832.90
WINNER: 4 yo dk.b.g - Image Maker/Select Princess (Natural Selection)
OWNER: Juan A Navarro TRAINER: D Mosca
BREEDER: Neive Graham (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5.Buffalo Soldier M Melean 53.5; 6. Silverleo K Khelawan 53.0; 7. Red Lace R Ali 52.5; 8.Secret American R Jadoo 51.5; 9. Just Call Me Roger W Galviz 56.5; 10. Diplomatic Cat B Boodramsing 51.0; 11. Away Johannesburg R Thomas 52.0; 12. Pretty Perky Patti D Khelawan 51.5. NON-RUNNER: Lang Amour.
R10: PIGEON POINT HERITAGE PARK STAKES – 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 80-50–1,750 Metres - $48,500
1 (10) Woden M Melean 54.5
2 (7) Golden Enchantment D Khelawan 52.0
3 (4) Lady Angelica B Boodramsing 48.0
4 (6) The Big Squeeze P Badrie 52.0
5 (8) Sam's Hero S Samuel 55.0
TIME: 1:51.2 DISTANCES: 2, 4 3/4, 4, 1/2.
$1PARI: (10) $4.25, $1.65; (7) $1.50; (4) $2.00
$1EXACTA: $13.20
TRIFECTA: $153.60 HI-5: $2,683.40
WINNER: 3 y.o. b.g - Bernstein/Sigrun (Crafty Prospector)
OWNER: Shivam Maharaj TRAINER: D Mosca
BREEDER: Pin Oak Stud, LLC (Kentucky, USA)
ALSO RAN: 6. Becquerel K Khelawan 52.5; 7.Pistons And Rings W Galviz 53.5; 8. Esquirel D Butcher 52.0; 9. Stormy Frontier R Jadoo 54.5. DNF: Dream House.
