A large holiday crowd saw Wilmer Galviz become the Massy Independence Day hero yesterday at Santa Rosa Park, Arima.
The champion jockey landed both feature events in grand style as celebrations came to an end for the nation's 52nd anniversary of Independence.
Galviz guided the unbeaten Jamaican filly Princess Popstar to her seventh success in the Massy Oaks Stakes over 1,800 metres on the main track for trainer John O'Brien, then completed the big race double on Urban Knight in the $200,000 Grade One Independence Cup.
Princess Popstar was sent off at the prohibitive odds of 1-5 for the first two-turn event of her career. Her main rival was another Jamaican triple crown leg winner Raeven Renae which is owned by Merlin Samlalsingh. She was sent off at odds of 7/2.
Princess Popstar was sent straight into the lead by Galviz. They were challenged by Soca Rhapsody with Glorious Music and Market Rally in touch, along with Raeven Renae. Princess Popstar kept up the steady gallop going down the back. This is where Soca Rhapsody cried enough as Galviz let out an inch of rein. Glorious Music moved into second coming to the corner as Raeven Renae moved into a challenging position.
As the horses entered the straight, a loud gasp was heard as Princess Popstar opened up a six-length gap in effortless fashion. Galviz had the liberty of looking around for non-existent danger and won easing down in by 6 1/4 lengths in a time of 1:54.4.
Raeven Renae and Shane Ellis got up for second with Glorious Country in third and Market Rally back in fourth.
In the Bernard Dulal-Whiteway Independence Cup over 1,800 metres on the turf, it was more of the same for Galviz as he charged the Mohali Stables owned Urban Knight into the lead for trainer Mendez and ran out a very impressive winner by six lengths.
Going down the back-straight, Urban Knight led by two lengths from Sacred Trust, Bergeron Rodeo and Buffalo Soldier with Emile Ramsammy astride.
At the far turn, Galviz asked Urban Knight to quicken away and he did so instantly, racing away from Sacred Trust, with Kidz Ro running on with Buffalo Soldier.
Urban Knight kept up the gallop for an impressive success in the time of 1:53.3.
Sacred Trust finished second with Kidz Ro in third and favourite Buffalo Soldier in fourth.
Earlier on, Holy Man scored an impressive all the way success in the third event on ten-race card. Racing in blinkers for the first time, Holy Man beat Signal Alert by 2 1/4 lengths in 1:09.4 which was just 2/5 of a seconds off the track record held by Bruceontheloose.
Riding honours for the day were shared between Galviz and Nobel Abrego who both landed two winners.
Training honours were shared between Shafique Khan and Harriram Gobin.
MASSY INDEPENDENCE DAY RESULTS
R1:– NISSAN OPTIONAL CLAIMING ($30,000 - $27,000)– 3 Y.O & OVER HORSES RATED 60-45–1,200 Metres --$40,000
1 (5) Bigman Bas N Abrego 56.5
2 (9) Drogbar D Khelawan 56.0
3 (6) Rhea's Toy Soldier E Ramsammy 57.0
4 (8) Zorro R Angnoo 50.5
5 (7) The Tactician S Ellis 57.0
TIME: 1:13.0 DISTANCES: 1 1/2, 1/2, 1/2, 2 1/4, 10.
$1PARI: (5) $2.25; $1.20; (9)$1.30; (6) $1.45
$1EXACTA: $7.80
TRIFECTA: $26.70
SUPERFECTA: $114.30
WINNER: 3 y.o. CH gelding � Region Of Merit/Alsafra (Legal Process)
OWNER: Baskaran Bassawh
BREEDER: Sherman Clachar & Norman Gordon (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. A Great Millennium J Reyes 49.5; 7. Rewardsinheaven D Blackman 54.0; 8. My Ari D Gopie 54.0; 9. Khartoum L Keizer 53.5.
R2:– CHIVAS W.I. BRED 3 Y.O. & OVER MAIDENS– 1,200 Metres--$43,000
1 (11) Heroes N Legends D Butcher 55.0
2 (9) Rio Grande B Boodramsing 55.0
3 (3) Desert Gold R Ali 57.0
4 (4) Jacob's Dream K Khelawan 52.5
TIME: 1:14.2 DISTANCES: Sh.Head; 1 1/2, Sh.Head, 2 1/2
$1PARI: (11) $6.95; $1.30; (9)$1.05; (3) $1.20
$1EXACTA: $13.80
TRIFECTA: $42.00
HI-5: $674.90
WINNER: 3 y.o. CH gelding � Maraahel/Bandora (Bandsman)
OWNER: Shivam Maharaj TRAINER: H Gobin
BREEDER: Mrs. Mary Camacho
ALSO RAN: 5. Ice'D'Gold R Jadoo 53.0; 6. Awesome Lu Lu P Badrie 55.0; 7. Precise Gold R Angnoo 52.0; 8. Champagne Affair D Khelawan 56.0; 9. Time Tables D Gopie 52.5; 10. Danceinthepark C Malcolm 52.0.
R3:– POWER MASTER 3 Y.O. & OVER HORSES RATED 7G0 & OVER– 1,200 Metres-- $87,000
1 (1) Holy Man R Angnoo 49.5
2 (4) Signal Alert R Ali 57.0
3 (6) Intact J Reyes 49.0
4 (3) Secret American B Boodramsing 49.0
5 (5) Wild Excitement P Badrie 48.5
TIME: 1:09.4 DISTANCES: 2 1/4, 9 1/2, 4 3/4, 1 1/2.
$1PARI: (1) $2.15.
$1EXACTA: $3.10
TRIFECTA: $7.00
WINNER: 3 y.o. DK B colt � Saint Anddan/High Wire Girl (Wallenda)
OWNER: Aga Stables TRAINER: S Khan
BREEDER: Brent & Crystal Fernung (Florida, U.S.A.)
NON-RUNNER: Readbetweendlines.
R4:– MASSY TECHNOLOGIES OPTIONAL CLAIMING ($24,000 - $22,000)--3 Y.0 & OVER HORSES RATED 55-40– 1,750 Metres-- $36,400
1 (5) Raise Your Glass N Abrego 56.0
2 (3) U Crazy Diamond D Gopie 54.0
3 (8) Mike's Sugar R Ali 53.5
4 (2) Lady Angelica D Khelawan 54.0
TIME: 1:54.4 DISTANCES: 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1/2, Neck.
$1PARI: (5) $8.05; $1.80; (3) $1.30; (8) $1.40
$1EXACTA: $43.10
TRIFECTA: $142.90
HI-5: 1,008.10
WINNER: 5 y.o. CH gelding � Region Of Merit/Megan May (Hermitage)
OWNER: Aga Stables TRAINER: S Khan
BREEDER: Orange Valley Estates Ltd (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Freedomfighter S Ellis 55.5; 6. Soca Train W Galviz 55.5; 7. Red River R Angnoo 48.0; 8. Sweet Genius D Butcher 53.0. NON-RUNNER: All For The Haul.
R5:– MASSY OAKS STAKES(GR.I)– W.I BRED 3 Y.O. FILLIES � 1,800 Metres-- $200,000
1 (4) Princess Popstar W Galviz 55.0
2 (5) Raeven Renae S Ellis 55.5
3 (2) Glorious Country R Ali 55.0
4 (1) Market Rally B Boodramsing 55.0
5 (3) Soca Rhapsody E Ramsammy 55.0
TIME: 1:54.4 DISTANCES: 6 3/4, 2 1/4, Neck, 62 1/4.
$1PARI: (4) $1.45
$1EXACTA: $1.90
TRIFECTA: $2.60
WINNER: 3 y.o. filly � Adore The Gold
OWNER: 2Penyu TRAINER: J O'Brien
BREEDER: H.A.M. Stables Ltd (Jamaica)
R6:–RICCOH OPTIONAL CLAIMING ($9,000 - $7,000)– 3 Y.O. & OVER HORSES RATED 25-0–1,400 Metres (TURF) -- $28,000
1 (6) Red-Hot Wheels D Khelawan 55.5
2 (13) Always Ready E Ramsammy 56.0
3 (3) Really Classy D Butcher 55.0
4 (7) Traditional Song R Jadoo 56.5
TIME: 1:27.1 DISTANCES: Head, 4, 10 3/4, 3.
$1PARI: (6) $2.90; $1.25; (13)$1.25; (3) $1.20.
$1EXACTA: $12.10
SUPERFECTA: $59.50
HI-5: $313.10
WINNER: 6 y.o. DK B mare � Ministar/Ringinthenew (Researching)
OWNER: Fairstead Farms TRAINER: L Latchmansin
BREEDER: Dr Stephan Bhagan
ALSO RAN: 5. Danzig's Day D Gopie 54.5; 6. Western Wish L Keizer 53.5; 7. Advantage Them N Abrego 56.0; 8. Sweet Parang Music C Malcolm 52.0. NON-RUNNERS: Hotel California, Born To Run, Waka Waka, Precious Lilly, Dazzling Diamond.
R7:– MASSY UNITED INSURANCE 3 Y.O. & OVER HORSES RATED 70-55– 1,700 Metres--$43,000
1 (5) Nettoyer R Ali 56.5
2 (9) Magic Rust Seal J Stephen 57.0
3 (8) Spitfire W Galviz 56.5
4 (6) Red Howler D Khelawan 51.5
5 (7) It Is Alleged R Jadoo 55.5
TIME: 1:48.1 DISTANCES: Neck, 5, 2 1/2, 13 3/4.
$1PARI: (5)$14.25 $3.50; (9)$3.35;
$1EXACTA: $196.80
TRIFECTA: $330.20
SUPERFECTA: $300.00
WINNER: 5 y.o. B gelding � Babel/Eye Candy (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Laurence Berment TRAINER: H Gobin
BREEDER: Kama Maharaj
ALSO RAN: 6. Onetokeep N Abrego 57.0; 7. Farad L Keizer 55.5. NON-RUNNERS: Rocketman, Eye See You.
R8: –MASSY CAT OPTIONAL CLAIMING ($15,000 - $13,000) –3 Y.O. & OVER HORSES RATED 40-0– 1,050 Metres (TURF)-- $32,000
1 (6) Caipirinha B Boodramsing 56.0
2 (1) Peppermint R Ali 57.0
3 (15) Uncle Max C Malcolm 53.0
4 (10) My Giselle R Jadoo 53.0
TIME: 1:03.2 DISTANCES: 5 1/2, 2 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4.
$1PARI: (6) $3.85; $1.80; (1)$2.50; (15) $4.05
$1EXACTA: $23.60
SUPERFECTA: 10,935.60
HI-5: $24,822.60
WINNER: 5 y.o. B mare � Settle Up/Step 'N' Out (Gilgamesh)
OWNER: John Ferguson TRAINER: M Glasgow
BREEDER: Uraeus Ltd
ALSO RAN: 5.Gold Coin D Butcher 56.0; 6. Fire N' Faith J Stephen 54.0; 7.Cordell Walker D Gopie 52.0; 8. Brash N Willing R Angnoo 54.0; 9. Consideritdone P Badrie 57.0; 10. Enigmatic J Reyes 51.0; 11. Justmyluck S Ellis 56.0; 12. Mawiyya R Hernandez 54.0; 13. Star Dreamer N Flavenney 53.5. NON-RUNNER: Imagine.
R9:–BERNARD DULAL-WHITEWAY INDEPENDENCE CUP (GR.I)– HORSES - 3 Y.O'S & OVER– 1,800 Metres (TURF) -- $200,000
1 (2) Urban Knight W Galviz 54.0
2 (6) Sacred Trust K Khelawan 55.0
3 (3) Kidz Ro S Ellis 55.0
4 (5) Buffalo Soldier E Ramsammy 57.0
5 (4) Chase The Dragon B Boodramsing 52.0
TIME: 1:53.3 DISTANCES: 6, 1 1/2, 1/2, 6, 1/2.
$1PARI: (2) $5.70; $2.70; (6) $2.60
$1EXACTA: $83.90
TRIFECTA: $768.10
WINNER: 4 y.o DK B colt � Urban King/Select Princess (Natural Selection)
OWNER: Mohali Stables TRAINER: G Mendez
BREEDER: Argyll Farms LTD (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Bergeron Rodeo P Badrie 52.0; 7. Fly Junior N Abrego 57.0.
R10: -MASSY STORES OPTIONAL CLAIMING ($18,000-$16,000)– 3 Y.O. & OVER HORSES RATED 45-0– 1,100 Metres-- $33,000
1 (5) Faith N' Fortune L Keizer 56.5
2 (1) Princess Warrior K Khelawan 55.0
3 (7) Queen Esther R Angnoo 51.5
4 (3) Lady Sage N Abrego 56.5
5 (10) Super Sonic D Butcher 53.5
TIME: 1:07.0 DISTANCES: 3 1/4, 2 1/2, Head, Head, 1/2.
$1PARI: (5) $11.15; $3.10; (1) $1.85; () $2.20
EXACTA: $46.40
TRIFECTA: $256.20
SUPERFECTA: $1,052.80
WINNER: 3 y.o DK B filly � Hi Doc/Dottie's Way (Ordway)
OWNER: Randy R Bridgelal TRAINER: R Bridgelal
BREEDER: Bobby Persad
ALSO RAN: 6. Messi R Jadoo 57.0; 7. Galadriel J Reyes 51.5; 8. Double Roses J Stephen 56.0; 9. Nothing Left D Gopie 54.5; 10. Stairway To Heaven P Badrie 57.0; 11. Champagne On Ice S Ellis 55.5.
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