Alado captured an emphatic victory at the Bush Lot United Turf Club in the feature six furlong event of the ‘Race of Champions’ meet, justifying the favourite tag given at the start of the race.
On a cool Sunday afternoon at the venue, the dark-bay colt owned by the Master Z Stables, sent turfites into a frenzy as he galloped across the finish line about eight lengths ahead of other race horses.
Sent off as the betting favourite, Alado, winner of last year’s feature Guyana Cup and President’s Cup events, 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 track at a break-neck pace, showing elite speed that is all too familiar to local horserace fans.
Alado finished ahead of Jessica’s Pride, Ice Kreem Sundae and Queen Domina respectively in 1m:08:66s.
Other steeds winning races during the programme on Sunday were: Black Cat, Early Bird, Coup de Tat, Hurricane Lane and Miss Olympic.
