Master Z’s dynamic horse Dataman displayed class of the highest order to clinch a massive victory at the Banks DIH Classic at Port Mourant Turf Club.
Watched by a packed house, Dataman stopped the clock in one minute and 33 seconds in the one-mile feature and walked away as the best horse, claiming the $2 million prize.
Jumbo Jet Racing Stables completed a dominant day as Anthem King ran second, pipping the returning Olympic Kremlin in an all-time classic. Order and Progress finished fourth.
Race one began with the L Non-Earners (last three starts). In a packed field, Top of the Cloud proved too hot to handle, clinching a thrilling win. Angel had to settle for second while Patriotism finished third. Dan Star ran fourth.
In the L Class Maiden race, crowd favorite Dr. J pulled off a victory of note while Miss Simran ran second. Perfect Trip gave good competition but had to settle for third while Citation ran fourth.
The three-year-old Guyana-bred non-winners of two had a packed field of 11, but it was Torpedo Jet, who flew to a scintillating win. The Jumbo Jet horse, piloted by seasoned jockey Colin Ross, was all class in the 6.5-furlong race.
After Torpedo Jet stopped the clock at one minute and 25 seconds, Monica Time finished second while Miracle Boy ran third, followed by Granite Storm.
Race four looked evenly poised as the horses galloped together in the J3 and Lower. Sakar had the most gas in the tank to come out on top of an exciting race. She’s a Monica ran second while Regal Surprise came in third and Heartland fourth.
The Sprint Classic, which saw four horses running for 6.5 furlongs, was won by the entry from the ever-consistent J’s Racing Stables. Regal Man started in fine fashion to complete a gate-to- pole win, stopping the clock at one minute and 19 seconds. One Sharp Cookie looked sharp but was not sharp enough and settled for second. John Bull ran third and Rei Da Brincaderia finished fourth.
The closest race of the day was the G Class and Lower, open to West Indian-bred and also F Class non-winners in the last three starts. Grande Rainha was the first to jump out of the gate, but Amicable Kate was equally up to the task. It was a photo finish in race six. Stormy Victory ran third and Kanem finished fourth.
The cameramen had a busy day as another photo finish was on the card. She WBO on Time won the I Class and Lower, open to West Indian-bred horses. Just Exhale edged Sydney for second while Blinding Light ran fourth.
The penultimate race of the day was the F Class and Lower, open to E Class and four-year-old imported maidens in Guyana. Jumbo Jet Racing Stables’ Barbra set the tone and jockey Colin Ross registered his third win of the day. Full Liberty settled for second while Front Line Warrior finished third.
Despite the brief rain showers, the Banks Classic was deemed a grand success. The next race meet is set for Phagwah Day at the Kennards
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