The winning ways of thoroughbred, ’Looking to Heaven’ continued on Sunday at the Port Mourant Turf Club.
Three weeks after capturing a sensational victory at the Bush Lot United Turf Club in the feature E and lower 1200m event, the handlers of the dark-bay colt took its talents to the Corentyne and once again galloped to victory.
On a cool afternoon at the crowded venue, the steed, recently imported from the USA, sent turfites into a frenzy as he barreled across the finish line in the feature C and Lower mile race ahead of Coup D’Etat and Jessica’s Pride justifying the favourite tag given prior to the start.
Former Guyana Cup winner and Jumbo Jet Stablemate, Vera’s Finally, placed fourth in the event which was organized by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee.
Sent off as the betting favourite, ‘Looking To Heaven’ took full command of the race after the second furlong and left the rest of the cavalry 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 track at a break-neck pace, showing elite speed that bodes well for the upcoming horse race events.
Up next on the racing calendar is a meet scheduled for November 27 at the Rising Sun Turf Club dubbed ‘Feel The Heat’.
Looking to Heaven’s victory was worth a hefty and appetizing $1M and a large trophy.
In the co-feature, two-year-old and Guyana Bred maidens event, Red Ammunition, drew away in the final furlong to earn an easy victory in the 1200M race. The Ameer Haniff Racing Stables product earned its handlers $400,000 for the win. Haley, Legacy and Ruff Tide finished second, third and fourth.
Quick Results of the other four races:
Race 1 J3 Non Starters (1200m)
Tiny ($200,000)
Lord’s Gift
Perfect Progressive
Republic 2
Race 2 J Class (1200m)
Red Star ($300,000)
Cash Return
Perfect Storm
Skittles
Race 3 G and Lower Open (1200m)
Princess Steffani ($500,000)
American Traveler
Amicable Kate
Memories
Race 4 K and Lower (1200m)
Republican ($300,000)
Not This Time
Bank Note
Massapequa Doctor
