The Glenn Mendez trained three-year-old Juice Man yesterday maintained his unbeaten record in Trinidad and Tobago, when he took the feature Modified Benchmark Handicap for three-year-olds and over Horses rated 80-60 over 1,750 metres on the main track at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, by a length from stablemate Streaking Far.
Juice Man, who won the Midsummer Classic - the second leg of local racing’s ‘Triple Crown’, yesterday took what is considered the ‘Trinidad Derby Prep’ in style at odds of 2-5 on a wet/fast main track.
When the starter sent the field on their way, champion jockey Ricky Jadoo put the Jamaican-bred colt into the lead. He was followed by the Harold Chadee-trained pair of Mafia Man and Regal Intension. These two were followed by Lord Silver, Streaking Far and Apocalypse with Risk To Riches contented to observe from the rear.
Going down the back-straight, Jadoo had Juice Man on an even-keel and he led comfortably from a pushed along Mafia Man, as Regal Intension moved closer to the leader.
However, at the far turn, Jadoo turned the screws on his rivals as he shot 2 1/2 lengths clear of Regal Intesion as Apocalypse began to make ground toward the leader. It was here that Sven Balroop asked Streaking Far to take closer order as Mafia Man and Lord Silver raised the white flags, while Risk To Riches moved closer.
Coming to the corner, Jadoo sent the 2019 Derby favourite for home and he opened a five-length gap on Regal Intension, who was now being challenged for the second spot by Apocalypse as Streaking Far closed on the leaders.
With 300 metres left, Juice Man and Jadoo were well clear of their rivals while Streaking Far went to challenge Apocalypse for second spot and Regal Intension cried enough. In the final 200 metres, Streaking Far began to stay on stoutly but her effort was in vain as Juice Man held on by a length to take the first prize cheque. The winning time was 1:48.24 for the trip.
Risk To Riches was third with Apocalypse a disappointing fourth. Based on this run, the Mendez-trained thoroughbred will be very difficult to beat in the Derby come Republic Day (September 24).
Meanwhile, Asian Princess was the bloodless winner of the opening event, as she strolled home by 20 lengths with apprentice Kimal Santa doing precious little. Santos joined Rico Hernandez at the top of the apprentice jockeys’ table when he won the final event on the Arima Race Club seven-race card with the Shaffique Khan trained Precise Moment.
No trainer was able to land a double on the card.
Racing continues next week with the Independence Day card when the Independence Cup will be run off on the turf track along with the co-feature T&T Breeders’ Classic.
ARC DAY 26 RESULTS
R1: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 25-0 - 1,600M - $23,800
1 (1) Asian Princess K.Santo 55.5
2 (3) Just Say Yes B.Boodramsingh 53.5
3 (6) Welcometodparty N.Mohammed 52
4 (2) No More Regrets R.Jadoo 57
Time: 1:41.3 DISTANCES: 20, .5, .8.
$1PARI: (1) $2.30; $2.50; (3) $1.55
$1EXACTA: $5.85
TRIFECTA: $51.60
SUPERFECTA: $191.60
WINNER: 4 y.o. GR filly - He’stherealthing/Sayuri (Alisios)
OWNER: D.Chadee TRAINER: H.Chadee
BREEDER: Orange Valley Estates Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Verses A.Poon 51.5; 6. Heidi Saw Red Y.Serrano 52; 7. I’MMissinghighbury J.Nava Marin 54.5.
NON-RUNNERS: Beth, Ra Ra Rasputin
R2: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 45-30 - 1,750M - $28,100
1 (5) Pontius Pilate B.Boodramsingh 58.5
2 (2) Free Passage J.Boodramsingh 55
3 (4) Hello T.Phillips 55.5
4 (3) Mano K.Santo 52.5
TIME: 1:55.1 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1PARI: (5) $2.65; $3.65; (2) $2.45
$1EXACTA: $22.55
TRIFECTA: $18.05
SUPERFECTA: $79.20
WINNER: 5 y.o CH gelding - Forest Danger/Sea Treaty (Law Of The Sea)
OWNER: S.Maharaj; TRAINER: H.Gobin
BREEDER: Everglades Farm Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. The Verdict Y.Serrano 57.5.
NON-RUNNER: Cactus Treasure
R3: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 60-45 - 1,100M - $34,000
1 (3) City Of Gold R.Hernandez 56
2 (5) Dakota B.Boodramsing. 52.5
3 (2) Discouldrun Y.Serrano 54.5
4 (6) Lombard Street S.Balroop 57
TIME: 1:06.4 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1PARI: (3) $5.80; $2.15; (5) $2.30
EXACTA: $22.20
TRIFECTA: $89.15
SUPERFECTA: $166.30
WINNER: 5y.o. B horse – Adore The Gold/City Train (Alisios)
OWNER: Dwight Hunte TRAINER: L.Alexis
BREEDER: Harry Parsard (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Blue Navigator Ri.Hernandez 55; 6. Trader John J.Boodramsingh 55.5.
R4: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 35-0 - 1,500M - $27,400
1 (6) Sling Shot N.Mohammed 54.5
2 (5) Princess Charlotte Ri.Hernandez 53.5
3 (2) Atta Girl Silvy K.Santo 51.5
4 (1) Princess Alex R.Jadoo 51.5
5 (4) Infortheglory A.Poon 55
TIME: 1:36.4 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1PARI: (6) $25.50; $4.50; (5) $2.90 (2) $1.95.
$1EXACTA: $288.95
TRIFECTA: $413.35
SUPERFECTA: $6,781.25
HI-5: $14,049.60
WINNER: 6 y.o. B mare – Gold Market/Gin Sling (Starjinsky)
OWNER: Kevin Singh TRAINER: J.Lyder
BREEDER: N.Poon Tip & J.O’ Brien
ALSO RAN: 6. The Big Saint Y.Serrano 55.5; 7. Moana S.Balroop 53.5; 8. Single Bullet J.Boodramsingh 54.5; 9. Pure Pleasure J.Arneaud 57; 10. Sweetmaninsouth Ro.Hernandez 56; 11. Team Spirit J.Nava Marin 54.5; 12. Midnight Casanova B.Boodramsingh 53.5.
NON-RUNNERS: Rant ‘N Rave, Uno Mas, Road Rage.
R5: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 50-35 - 1,200M - $30,900
1 (1) She Izza Lady T.Phillips 55
2 (6) Leonardo Angel R.Jadoo 51.5
3 (5) El Jefe S.Balroop 51
4 (8) Star Of Wonder A.Poon 54.5
TIME: 1:12.3 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1PARI: (1) $4.15; $2.20 (6) $1.50; (5) $1.40
$1EXACTA: $23.60
TRIFECTA: $97.30
SUPERFECTA: $331.35
WINNER: 5 y.o B mare - Louisvilleluminary/Muchos Halos (Halo’s Image)
OWNER: D.Mahabir TRAINER: A.Gonzalez
BREEDER: Paradise Farms Limited
ALSO RAN: 5. Why Kapalua J.Boodramsingh 56; 6. Highland Lass K.Santo 55; 7. Bulletproof Y.Serrano 56; 8. Lancelot D.Butcher 57.
R6: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 80-60 - 17,50M - $41,200
1 (1) Juice Man R.Jadoo 51
2 (3) Streaking Far S.Balroop 50.5
3 (6) Risk To Riches J.Boodramsingh 53.5
4 (4) Apocalypse Ri.Hernandez 50.5
TIME: 1:49.4 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1PARI: (1) $1.40; $1.05; (3) $1.35.
EXACTA: $6.95
TRIFECTA: $43.15
SUPERFECTA: $68.75
WINNER: 3 y.o B colt-Storm Craft/Passion (Kammtarra)
OWNER: J.Kanta Persad TRAINER: G.Mendez
BREEDER: Lakeland Farms Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5. Regal Intension Y.Serrano 50.5; 6. Lord Silver K.Khelawan 57; 7. Mafia Man K.Razack 49.
R7: MODIFIED BENCHMARK HANDICAP 3 YO AND OVER HORSES RATED 40-25 - 1,100M - $28,200
1 (8) Precise Moment K.Santo 54
2 (3) Colonel James N.Abrego 56
3 (6) Raeven Renae B.Boodramsingh 57
4 (5) Vantage Point Ro.Hernandez 57.5
5 (11) Straighttothepoint D.Butcher 58
TIME: 1:07.1 DISTANCES: Nose, Nose, Nose.
$1 PARI: (8) $11.05; $3.40; (3) $2.00; (6) $3.10
EXACTA: $90.45
TRIFECTA: $477.70
SUPERFECTA: $1,234.55
HI-5: $35,206.80
WINNER: 9 Y.O DK B gelding-Precise Sweep/Musical Moment (Brahms)
Owner: S.Hayban TRAINER: S.Khan
BREEDER: Paradise Farms LTD, G.Bernard & C.Sadler
ALSO RAN: 6. Fortune Teller Y.Serrano 57.5; 7. Dangerous Liaison Ri.Hernandez 56; 8. Cloud Dancer A.Poon 53; 9. Against The Odds N.Mohammed 56.5; 10. Royal Ballet T.Phillips 54; 11. Red Cloud J.Nava Marin 58.5; 12. Unstopable R.Jadoo 55.5.
NON-RUNNER: Je T’aime.