Saturday, December 19 2009

IT’S an open contest for that Conditional Handicap “C” feature on Arima Race Club Day 44 at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, today.

At least half dozen of the nine entrants could cross the finish line first in this 1,350 metres race worth $30,000. But the nod goes to Mythical King out of the Glenn Mendez barn, with dangers being the so-far disappointing Illusionist, Chief’s Nephew, Savvy and fleet-footed Windy Lass likely to be breathing down his neck.

The best betting race of the day is the 1,100 metres race for Trinidad and Tobago-bred three-year-old maidens on the turf course.

This will be the first of two Hi 5 betting races, and Daylan, Dubai Duchess, Sassy N’ Pretty, Great Sweep, Red Shift and Brian’s Luck should be among the quintet.

Other Hi 5 betting race is the day’s finale in which the quintet should come from among Lady Vendetta, Salute The Colours, Wild Life, a clever winner last time out, Angelica Jane, Runaway Bride and Scarboroughcountry.

The first Hi 5 betting race offers a very handsome Christmas single winner bonus of $46,557.68.

Finding the winner of the Conditional Handicap “B” race over 1,600 metres on the turf looks a very tricky proposition.

Achilles Of Troy who won last time out, Nature’s Reality, It Have A Chance, Dadden and Sound Of Thunder have the best credentials.

The day’s opener is timed to go to post at 1 pm.