Top horses confirmed for Port Mourant’s Showdown of Champions

Dataman, Stat, I’m Sam, and Mapa Do Brasil are among the confirmed entries for the Showdown of Champions race meeting at Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday, October 18, with Master Z, Jagdeo and J’s Stables set to be represented.
Ten races are listed on the provisional programme, led by the $3 million Showdown of Champions Stakes. The 1750-metre event is open to horses aged three and older, with $1.5 million earmarked for the winner.

The Port Mourant Sprint Stakes is also expected to attract a competitive field, including Hot N Lucky, Barbara, Order & Progress and Grande Rainha. That 1200-metre contest carries a total purse of $1.6 million, with the winner set to collect $800,000.
Here Comes Heidi, Frontline Warrior, Oy Vey, Royale Rocks, Novo Sol and Daring Move are expected to contest the Doodnauth “Shook” Shivmangal Memorial Clash At D Big Yard Stakes. Running over 1550 metres, the race offers another $1.6 million purse and an $800,000 first prize.
The programme will also honour the late Carlton “Blackmouth” Pluck through a 1000-metre Juvenile Invitational for native and West Indian-bred two-year-olds. A total purse of $1 million is listed for that event, while the Imported Open Two-Year-Old Sophomore Sprint will offer $1.6 million over 1100 metres.
Supporting races include the Sonny Habibulla Memorial Cup, Kishawn Pereira Memorial Cup and events bearing the names of Big G Lumber Yard & Sawmill Enterprise, Armco Construction Company and Forrester’s Lumber & Building Complex.
General admission is $3000.