Alado remains unbeaten with thrilling win at Port Mourant
By Brandon Corlette in Berbice
Guyana champion horse Alado reigned supreme in the Port Mourant Turf Club Pre-Emancipation Shivtahal feature race.
It was the first time that Alado of the Master Z Racing Stables was in action at this venue, and champion jockey Colin Ross settled all arguments and reminded all that Alado is the best of the best.
Trained by Nasrudeen Mohamed Jr, Alado claimed the two-million-dollar prize and remained unbeaten in Guyana.
Jockey Colin Ross won with American Traveller in the G Class
However, this was the most challenging race for Alado, running in unfamiliar territory and being the target of the field. Bossalina was impressive to claim a close second spot while Queen Domina came in third. Wild Texas Tom finished fourth in the eight-furlong feature race.
The day started with the L Class race which saw Princess Sasha claiming a win. Perfect Dream was second while Trump came in third and Rock Page Harbour fourth.
The three-year-old maiden Guyana bred event had 12 horses and it was a close finish won by Royal FlightNasrudeen Mohamed Jr and his son with Alado after the victory
Race two was the two-year-old Guyana bred race. It was She’s a Monica who won in convincing fashion. Super Quick came in second while Creator and Choclateboy rounded out the top four finishers.
Guyana champion jockey Ross set the pace early in the G Class race, and fittingly he was the winner of race three. Ross piloted American Traveller to a crushing win against some big names. Coup D Etat came in second while Princess Steffani and Sexy Eyes were the other finishers in the top four.
Red Ruby won the Banks Derby from gate to pole. Here is a presentation photo at the end of the race
Meanwhile, in a field of 12 three-year-old horses, Royal Flight edged to a thrilling win. Secret Jet took the second spot by the smallest of margins while Princess Anesha came in third and Rags to Riches fourth.
The Banks Derby saw Jagdeo Racing Stables dominating. Red Ruby won from gate to pole, displaying lightning speed. Dilon Khellawan displayed class and comfort at his home track. GT Boss came in second while Renaissance Man was third, followed by Rachel.
The seventh and final race of the day was the J Class event. Republican of the Elcock racing stables won followed by Plus Return, Amazing Grace, and El Dorado Queen in that order.
The happy Alado family (Brandon Corlette photos)
On August 13, Rising Sun Turf Club will come alive when the Guyana Cup runs off.
This race was sponsored by KP Jagdeo General Contractors, Archway Snackette, Shivtahal Family of USA, Sunil Poultry Farm, Old Broom Lounge, T&R Construction, Kares Engineering, Sandeep Ramdass Satesh Bar, Jumbo Jet, Banks DIH, and AJM.
