Competitive-looking Announcers’ Trophy feature
TOMORROW’S 10-race card at Caymanas Park features the Announcers’ Trophy, a three-year-old and upward Restricted Overnight Allowance contest over 6½ furlongs (1,300m). The $1.2-million purse is up for grabs.
The Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide analyses each runner’s chances:
1. GILBERT (USA): (5 ch h by Jack Milton – Causin A Storm) – Faces an uphill task repeating his last-win performance.
2. GRECIAN LIGHT: (3 b f by Girvin – Mo Zin) – Disappointing over nine furlongs and 25 yards on September 8 but showed promise with a 2½-length second to
Fearless Soul over six furlongs (1,200m) on August 17. Grecian Light, who is working well for this race, can get the job done.
3. HEROINE: (5 ch m by Soul Warrior – Rock A Way) – Unlikely to contend.
4. ALL FOR LOVE: (4 ch f by Nuclear Wayne – Princess Sallema) – Prefers longer distances but could still earn.
5. SUPER ALEX: (4 ch c by Admiral Alex – Jamaican Pharoah) – Faces stiff competition.
6. OASIS JAK (USA): (4 dk b/br f by Tapizar – Sweetheart Legacy ) –Impressive third-place finish behind Digital One and Money Market over five furlongs round on September 15. Oasis Jak is expected to contend strongly.
7. POWER FROM ABOVE: (4 ch f by Key To Power – Blufield) – Staying-type filly likely to be outsped.
8. LIFE IS LIFE: (4 b c by Natural Selection – Little Wasp) – Unlikely to keep pace.
9. MONEY MARKET: (4 b c by Successful Native – Soca Dancer) – Narrowly beaten by Perfect Brew over 5½ furlongs on October 6. Despite the extra distance,
Money Market poses significant threat.
10. PROVOCATIVA (USA): (5 dk b/br m by Protonico – Audacious) – Can safely be bypassed here.
11. WHISKY: (5 b h by Savoy Stomp – Raise Your Voice) – Unlikely to make an impact.
12. NOMOREDEALS: (5 c h by Soul Warrior – Thornhill Miss) – Will struggle to keep pace.
13. BURLAP: (4 b c by Casual Trick – Fedora) – After a late withdrawal due to injury on September 21, Burlap is expected to make a strong return and contend.
14. SHE’S MY FRIEND: (5 b m by Natural Selection – My Friend Lucy) – Not a viable winning candidate.