Alado captured an emphatic gate-to-pole victory at the Rising Sun Turf Club in the feature one-mile event of the President’s Cup yesterday, justifying the favourite tag given at the start of the race. On a cool Sunday afternoon at the packed venue, the dark-bay colt sent turfites into a frenzy as he galloped across the finish line about eight lengths ahead of six other race horses.
Sent off as the betting favourite, Alado took full command of the race after the first furlong and left the field in its rear view, never letting up as the lead increased with every powerful stride.
The duo of horse and jockey, Colin Ross flew down the well prepared bone-dry track at a break-neck pace, showing elite speed that bodes well for the upcoming horse race meets in the 592.
The victory was worth a hefty and appetizing $3M and the large Banks DIH Limited trophy which was presented by Prime Minister, Mark Phillips and First Lady, Arya Ali.
Note: Since being imported from the USA and making its debut locally at the Guyana Cup last month, the Master Z owned thoroughbred has won both starts at Rising Sun.
Jessica’s Pride ($1.5M), Coup D’Etat ($750,000) and Looking to Heaven ($375,000) were the steeds that placed second, third and fourth respectively.
In the co-feature of the Guyana Carnival event, Smokin Heels with jockey, Dillon Khelewan in the stirrups drew off in the final furlong to earn an easy victory in the President’s Cup Derby (3 Year-old) 1400M race.
The Jagdeo Racing Stables product earned its handlers $1M for the win. Stablemate, Here Comes Heidi and Amazing Grace finished second and third about five lengths behind.
Quick Results of the other five races:
Race 1 L Class Non Earners (1100m)
Dr Switch ($200,000)
Bolt and Nut
Awesome Bandit
Race 2 President’s Cup K Class (1400m)
Foreign Link ($250,000)
Black Time
War Time
He’s a Prince
Race 3 President’s Cup J Class (1400m)
Red Star ($300,000)
Catholic Boy
Perfect Storm
Cash Return
Race 4 President’s Cup 2 Y.O (1100m)
El Dorado Queen ($500,000)
GT Boss
Legacy
Rachel
Race 5 President’s Cup G Class (1400m)
Nuclear Fire ($500,000)
Unsettled
Marconi
Memories
Up next?
Alado and its handlers will be gunning for more success when the racing calendar continues on October 16 at Bush Lot (West Coast Berbice) and November 20 at Rising Sun, (the Guyanese Breeders Cup). (Emmerson Campbell)
