Champion trainer John O'Brien proved why he is top conditioner at the centralised venue when he saddled the winners of both feature events, yesterday on Carib Day At The Races. War of Words literally slaughtered eight rivals to win and justify favouritism in the rich $450,000 Carib Brewery Ltd Midsummer Classic at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, and kept on course to give O'Brien his first Triple Crown success. O'Brien also saddled the first three past the line in the feature event. Prior to this, O'Brien saddled Crime of Passion to win the Santa Rosa Dash by 6 1/2 lengths for champion jockey Brian Boodramsing.
Wilmer Galviz had War of Words tracking the pace set by Readyfortheroad and Chase The Dragon. Pot of Gold with Emile Ramsammy was always stalking the pace in third with Goodwill Boy following and War of Words no further than six lengths off the pace. These were followed by Prince Zeshan and The Tactician with Sweet Genius and Zorro at the back in the 1,900 metres Grade One race. Going to the far turn, Chase The Dragon took over Readyfortheroad as Pot of Gold and War of Words made their move to the leaders. With 500 metres left, the O'Brien pair of Pot of Gold and War of Words were locked in battle and separating themselves from the rest of the field. At the corner, Galviz already had War of Words at the front end but Pot of Gold was a persistent challenger. However, the 8,000 turfites at the centralised venue shouted their approval as Nobel Abrego produced Prince Zeshan with his bid and the duo looked dangerous. Their effort went astray when Abrego cracked his mount and he drifted left under pressure.
Galviz asked the son of War Marshal to go on and he maintained his strong run all the way to the line. At the line, War of Words scored by 1 3/4 lengths from a Prince Zeshan while Pot of Gold stayed on at one pace to get third ahead of Goodwill Boy. Now, War of Words have one hurdle to cross in winning triple crown glory having won the first leg, the Easter Guineas and now the Carib Brewery Midsummer Classic. War of Words destroyed the race record time, finishing in 2:01.4 seconds, for the trip. Now it is on to the Derby on Republic Day, September 24, and barring injury, War of Words should complete the Triple Crown as did Carnival Messiah in 2001 and Top Of The Class 2003. Another fantastic performance yesterday came from Crime of Passion, who ran his rivals ragged in taking the Carib Beer Santa Rosa Dash. Crime of Passion made seasoned campaigners looked pedestrain as he scorched to a time of 1:09.3 just a tick off the track record held by Bruceontheloose which won this event on three occasions. Stewards Cup winner Signal Alert was second with Gabby's Gold in third and favourite Sacred Trust in fourth. The day’s leading rider was Galviz, who rode three winners. Training for the day were shared between O'Brien and Glenn Mendez, who both saddled two winners.
CARIB BREWERY DAY 19 RESULTS
R1: MACKESON - 3 YO &OVER HORSE RATED 80 - 50 - 1250M - $40,000
1 (9) Ramblin' Rose R Jadoo 57.0
2 (7) Secret American A Whitehall 57.0
3 (2) Officer Ike P Badrie 55.5
4 (4) Becquerel K Khelawan 51.5
TIME:1:15.4 DISTANCES: Head, 2 1/4, Sh.Head, 1, 3 3/4
$1PARI: (9) $1.85, $1.20; (7) $1.60; (2) $1.50
$1EXACTA: $6.50
TRIFECTA: $22.50
SUPERFECTA:$66.60
WINNER: 4 yo. ch filly - A Great Team/Hollywood Heidi (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Louis De Meillac TRAINER: G Mendez
BREEDER: Baxter's Limited
ALSO RAN: 5. Woden S Gonzalez 55.5; 6. The Big Squeeze S Ellis 56.0; 7. Odin N Patrick 53.0; 8. Curfew Breaker D Gopie 52.5; 9. Gone For Six B Pahal 54.5.
R2: CARIB LIGHT - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 45-0 - 1100M (Turf) - $33,000
1 (7) Satya Treasure S Ellis 56.5
2 (11) Wildwildwes P Badrie 55.5
3 (3) Lady Sage N Vargas 55.5
4 (2) Schylers Gold K Khelawan 53.0
5 (10) Riches Abound N Flavenney 55.0
TIME: 1:07.4 DISTANCES: Sh.Head, 1, 3/4, 1 1/2, 1/2.
$1PARI: (7) $5.20, $1.95; (11) $2.65; (3) $3.80
$1EXACTA: $67.50
TRIFECTA: $647.40 HI-5: $22,634.40
WINNER:4 y.o. b f - War Marshall/Lost The Exit(Lost Soldier)
OWNER: Stephan Narinesingh TRAINER: T Thomas
BREEDER: Henry W Jaghai O.D.J.P. (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Seal The Deal N Abrego 56.0; 7. Star Dreamer A Whitehall 57.0; 8.Buss The Mark R Hernandez 54.0; 9. Peppermint D Khelawan 54.5; 10. Really Classy D Butcher 52.5; 11. Precise Rule B Boodramsing 57.0; 12. Lady Marisa M Melean 56.5. NON-RUNNERS: Young Dinaro, Bold Destiny, Measured Response, Danzig's Day.
R3: GINSENG - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 70 - 55 - 1750M - $43,000
1 (4) Golden Enchantment D Khelawan 55.0
2 (3) U Crazy Diamond P Badrie 52.5
3 (6) Ten Powers E Ramsammy 55.5
4 (10) Lady Angelica B Boodramsing 54.0
TIME: 1:53.1 DISTANCES: 2, 6 1/4, 3 1/4, 3/4.
$1PARI: (4) $32.35; $5.55; (3) $1.90; (6) $1.90
$1EXACTA: $136.50
TRIFECTA: $873.40 SUPERFECTA: $2,071.90
WINNER: 3 yo dk.b.f - Pavarotti/Mil Amores(Tactical Cat)
OWNER: N.S.A. Stables TRAINER: S Jardim
BREEDER: Eduardo Azpurua (Florida, U.S.A.)
ALSO RAN: 5. Malibu Heights K Khelawan 50.5; 6. Oasis N Patrick 55.0; 7. D'Sportsman R Ali 55.5; 8. Personal Exchange S Ellis 55.5; 9. Dream House R Maragh 57.0; 10. Direct Injection B Pahal 54.0. NON-RUNNER: Caro's Legacy.
R4: HEINEKEN - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 60 - 45 - 1050M (Turf)- $40,000
1 (4) Indian Medicine W Galviz 54.0
2 (10) Stairway To Heaven D Butcher 52.0
3 (13) Oro De Cordoba D Khelawan 54.5
4 (11) Lookin At Lovely S Rodrigo 56.5
5 (8) My Ari M Melean 56.5
TIME: 1:03.1 DISTANCES: 4 1/2, 1, 2 3/4, 1, Head.
$1PARI: (4) $1.80, $1.35; (10) $2.80; (13) $2.45
$1EXACTA: $16.60
TRIFECTA: $190.30 HI-5: $4,257.10
WINNER: 3 yo b.f Maraahel/Magic Moments (Freshly Squeezed)
OWNER: Harold D Chadee TRAINER: H Chadee
BREEDER: Harold Chadee
ALSO RAN: 6. Hesuntouchabull K Khelawan 50.5; 7. Hyat Princess E Ramsammy 56; 8. Treasure Hunt N Patrick 55.0; 9. Sea Gold A Whitehall 55.0; 10. Precise Moment S Samuel 54.0; 11. Leonidas B Pahal 54.0; 12. Back On Top N Flavenney 53.0. NON-RUNNERS: Painted Buddha, Cover You Donkey, Central Square, Midnight Express.
R5: STAG - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 100 - 70 - 1750M - $60,000
1 (1) Buffalo Soldier M Melean 54.0
2 (7) Diplomatic Cat B Boodrmsing 50.5
3 (8) Free Passage E Ramsammy 55.5
4 (5) Big Thing K Khelawan 50.5
TIME: 1:51.4 DISTANCES: 1/2, 1 3/4, 3/4, 1/2.
$1PARI: (1) $11.40, $1.80; (7) $1.85; (8) $1.15.
$1EXACTA: $97.10
TRIFECTA: $195.80 SUPERFECTA: $1,434.50
WINNER: 4 yo dk.b.g - Sharp Humor/Quarteira (Vice Regent)
OWNER:Merlin C Samlalsingh TRAINER: D Mosca
BREEDER: Denali Stud & S. D. Brilie
ALSO RAN: 5. It Is Alleged P Badrie 50.0; 6. Lang Armour D Khelawan 51.0; 7. Nominee N Abrego 56.0; 8. Silverleo W Galviz 57.0; 9. Sam's Hero A Whitehall 54.5; 10. Esquire R Hasranah 52.0.
R6: MALTA - WI BRED 3 YO & MAIDENS - 1350M (Turf) - $43,000
1 (6) Urban Knight W Galviz 57.0
2 (13) Heidi's Tzippi KKhelawan 51.0
3 (21) Fidelis R Jadoo 52.5
4 (14) All Is Yours R Hasranah 52.0
5 (5) Doctor Of Merit M Melean 55.0
TIME:1:22.2 DISTANCES: 8 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 1/2, 1 1/2.
$1PARI: (6) $2.50, $1.90; (13) $2.25; (21) $3.00
$1EXACTA: $21.10
TRIFECTA: $426.10 Hi-5: $26,633.40
WINNER: 3 y.o. dk.b.c - Urban King/Select Princess (Natural Selection)
OWNER: Mohali Stables TRAINER: G Mendez
BREEDER: Argyll Farms Ltd (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Convoy N Patrick 53.0; 7. Spotted Eagle S Rodrigo 53.5; 8.Battle Bound S Samuel 52.5; 9. Iconic D Khelawan 51.5; 10. Pure Happiness A Maragh 55.0; 11. Release D Beast S Gonzalez 55.5; 12. King James S Ellis 55.5; 13. Bas Choice A Whitehall 55.0; 14. Camelo D Butcher 51.5; 15. Thats My Mrpepe N Abrego 56.0. NON-RUNNERS: Wise Decision, Saynomore, Lady Of Class, Soca Train, Skyzim, Sapphire, Readyforstanley.
R7: CARIB SANTA ROSA DASH (GR1) - 3 YO & OVER HORSES - 1200M - $150,000
1 (1) Crime Of Passion B Boodramsing 49.5
2 (6) Signal Alert W Galviz 56.5
3 (9) Gabby's Gold S Gonzalez 55.0
4 (2) Sacred Trust E Ramsammy 55.0
TIME: 1:09.3 DISTANCES: 6 1/2, 3 1/4, Sh.Head, 2 1/2.
$1PARI: (1) $4.90, $1.80; (6) $1.20; (9) $1.55
$1EXACTA: $14.70
TRIFECTA: $42.60 SUPERFECTA: $106.00
WINNER: 3 yo ch.c - Lawyer Ron/Ihavemyeyeonyou(Crafty Prospector)
OWNER: Raroma Stable TRAINER: J O'Brien
BREEDER: Liberation Farm Oratis Thorougbreds (Kentucky, U.S.A.)
ALSO RAN: 5. Intact A Whitehall 54.0; 6. King Whistler P Badrie 51.5; 7. Quick City J Grant 49.5; 8. Wild Excitement D Khelawan 51.0; 9. Ignition Coil R Ali 53.5.
R8: SHANDY - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 40 - 0 - 1350M - $32,000
1 (12) Precious Diamond D Butcher 51.5
2 (5) Little Otis P Badrie 52.5
3 (14) Fire N' Faith K Khelawan 51.5
4 (4) On My Own J Grant 52.5
5 (18) Unbridled Way R Hasranah 55.0
TIME: 1:26.2 DISTANCES: 1/2, 1 1/4, 1, 1 1/2, 1 1/4.
$1PARI: (12) $9.05, $2.35; (5) $2.00; (14) $2.70
$1EXACTA: $41.70
TRIFECTA: $917.80
HI-5: $53,430.60
WINNER: 6yo ch.m - Royal Minister/Dreamwatcher(Twilight Agenda )
OWNER: Mr Sydken TRAINER: L Alexis
BREEDER: H.A.M. Stables Limited (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 6. Monica Do Do N Patrick 57.0; 7. Strategic Silence R Ali 52.0; 8. Best Defence R Hernandez 53.5; 9. Zipitup N Abrego 56.0; 10. Damage Control D Khelawan 53.5; 11. Just My Luck S Ellis 55.5; 12. Zahawi N Flavenney 52.5; 13. Always Ready A Whitehall 57.0; 14. Finch B Pahal 54.0. NON-RUNNERS: Red-Hot Wheels, Bird King.
R9: CARIB BREWERY MIDSUMMER CLASSIC (G1)- WI BRED 3 YO'S - 1900M - $450,000
1 (7) War Of Words W Galviz 56.5
2 (6) Princes Zeshan N Abrego 56.5
3 (2) Pot Of Gold E Ramsammy 56.5
4 (5) Goodwill Boy S Ellis 56.5
TIME: 2:01.4 DISTANCES: 5, 1, 3 1/2, 1/2
$1PARI: (7) $1.70, $1.00; (6) 1.10; (2) $1.05
$1EXACTA: $10.30
TRIFECTA: $10.90
SUPERFECTA: $37.40
WINNER: 3 yo b.g - War Marshall/Comegowithme (Outrigger)
OWNER: Anthony H Wight TRAINER: J O'Brien
BREEDER: Donald Williams (Jamaica)
ALSO RAN: 5.Chase The Dragon B Boodramsing 56.5; 6. Sweet Genius M Melean 54.5; 7. The Tactician A Maragh 56.5; 8. Readyfortheroad S Gonzalez 56.5; 9. Zorro N Patrick 56.5.
R10: GUINNESS - 3 YO & OVER HORSES RATED 55-40 - 1350M - $43,000
1 (11) Red Cloud N Vargas 56.5
2 (5) Pacman N Abrego 57.0
3 (12) Bandwagon S Rodrigo 53.5
4 (15) Edmundo D Butcher 53.0
5 (13) Gold Rush E Ramsammy 56.5
TIME: 1:24.0 DISTANCES: 1 3/4, 1, 2 3/4, 1/2, 1 1/2.
$1PARI: (11) $126.95, $17.75; (5) $2.50; (12) $4.20
$1EXACTA: $2,364.20
TRIFECTA: $5,095.00 HI-5: $104,562.00
WINNER: 4 y.o. ch.c - Top Of The Class/Traviata (Footloose)
OWNER: Kenneth Garcia TRAINER: R A Dube
BREEDER: Juan Mosca & Brian Ferreira
ALSO RAN: 6. Thisisit A Maragh 54.5; 7. Red Howler 53.0; 8. Aztec Gold K Khelawan 51.5; 9. Classic Material B Boodramsing 54.0; 10. Super Sonic R Ali 51.5; 11. Nature's Reality S Gonzalez 55.5; 12. Messi N Flavenney 52.5; 13. Trust And Confidence S Jadoo 55.0; NON-RUNNERS: Alexander, Black Bart.