By Brandon Corlette
Hundreds of enthusiasts witnessed high-quality horse racing at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice on a sunny day.
Ariana’s Vision pulled off a remarkable upset over pre-race favourite Looking to Heaven of Jumbo Jet Racing Stable. Piloted by Jockey Bhudram Singh, and trained by Fazal Habibulla, Ariana’s Vision clinched the one-mile Sonny Habibula Memorial ‘D Class’ feature event, which had a top prize of two million Guyana dollars.
This feature race, which was sponsored by Banks DIH and Jumbo Jet Auto Sales, saw the Rising Sun Racing Stables screaming after the thrilling race ended the seven-card day. Jessica’s Pride and Vera’s Finally were the other top finishers in the feature event.
Race one of the opening day stakes started off with the K Class Maidens and Open L Class 1400-metre event, which saw Black Time taking the top spot. Hurricane Lane ran second while Perfect Dream and War Time rounded out the top four finishers.
Bank Note then won the J Class and Lower race while Cash Return, Foreign Link and Danstar were the other top finishers in that order.
Four horses started in the H Class race and it was Unsettled Heart who cruised to victory. Amicable Kate ran in second while It’s My Choice and Marconi were the other finishers.
In race four, which was the three-year-old Guyana bred maidens, Princess Samiah won from gate to pole. Top Gun won the sprint with Maximum Wave (third) and Hardcore (fourth). That event ran at a distance of 1100 metres.
Race five was arguably the fastest race of the day and it was closely contested. Early Bird piloted by Jockey Colin Ross, edged Converter to take the top honours in the E Class first time starters in Guyana. Regal Intension and Bossalina were the other top finishers in the event.
05The moment when Ariana’s Vision take down Looking to Heaven
