California Crown (Robert Halledeen) on his way to an easy 2 1/2-length win in the
Trevor “Slicer” Simpson OD Trophy feature at Caymanas Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
February 2, 2025
California Crown takes Trevor ‘Slicer’ Simpson Trophy in scintillating performance
CALIFORNIA Crown delivered yet another dazzling performance to claim the $1.25-million Trevor “Slicer” Simpson OD Trophy feature on the nine-race card at Caymanas Park on Saturday.
Owned by Carlton Watson and trained by champion conditioner Jason DaCosta, the four-year-old chestnut colt produced a scintillating display of speed and power to win the Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward by an impressive three lengths.
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Racing over five furlongs (1,000m) on the round course, California Crown clocked a respectable 1:00.2 (23.3 x 47.3), securing his second-consecutive victory this season from as many starts. California Crown’s victory was testament to the skill and expertise of DaCosta, who has been enjoying a successful start to the season.
With Robert Halledeen aboard, California Crown exploded out of the starting gates, seizing the lead and never relinquishing it. The chestnut colt dictated the pace, fending off early challenges from A Gift From Ben (Tajay Suckoo), Joy Is Golden (Ismael Velasquez), Talona (Youville Pinnock), and Sensational Move (Dane Dawkins) as they navigated the half-mile turn.
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As the field entered the home stretch, California Crown accelerated, maintaining a commanding lead. Although Sensational Move launched a late bid, California Crown’s superiority told, and he crossed the wire an easy winner. Sensational Move took second, with Kem finishing third.
Jockeys Raddesh Roman and Tevin Foster both booted home two winners. Roman won aboard Justin Bigtime for trainer Gary Subratie in the second race and Tigray Express for trainer Adrian Prince in the sixth race.
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Foster was successful aboard Lady Babita in the Eight Thirty Sprint for trainer Matthew Williams and First Offense in the eighth race for trainer Steven Todd.
Racing continues next weekend with races on Saturday and Sunday.
— Ruddy Allen
