With a furlong to go, three horses were spread across the track but it was the determined Traditional Prince who found that extra burst of energy to just get the better of Fortuneonehundred by a head in the 2015 edition of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Trophy race over five and a half furlongs (1,100m).

Trained by Patrick Lynch and ridden by Aaron Chatrie, Traditional Prince, who was rejected in the betting at 10-1, stumbled out of the starting gates, then gradually made his move to get closer to the leaders approaching the home turn.

In the home stretch, Fortuneonehundred (Robert Halledeen) went in front and appeared to have stolen a march on rivals, but came under intense pressure from Edison (Omar Walker), with Traditional Prince hugging the inside rails in typical Chatrie style. Making strong headway, Traditional Prince got home narrowly over Fortuneonehundred.

The fast-finishing Scoop Jordyne (Paul Francis), who was outpaced at the half mile (800) took third spot. Traditional Prince ( Traditional – Princess Lal), owned by Dr Granville Ashon, covered the distance in a time of 1:06.4, with splits of 22.3, 46.2 seconds.

Lynch said that it was truly a great run by his charge to have won the BGLC Trophy after such a terrible start.

“It was great. The performance by Traditional Prince to win the BGLC Trophy was something really special. It was a tremendous run from him. At that time, Traditional Prince was not on top of his game, but he was doing well. He was just holding his own,” Lynch told the Complete Racing Guide.

“When you achieve something like winning such a big trophy race like the BGLC Trophy, one is always going to feel good about it. Feelings are always going to be good, as you have done a really good job and accomplished something that you have worked towards by putting in a lot of hours and commitment,” he continued.

Lynch applauded the sponsor, BGLC, for taking the initiative as a regulator to enter the world of sponsorship, and for developing a race which everyone looks forward to with great anticipation.

“The BGLC Emancipation race day is one which everyone looks forward to with great anticipation, and horses are specially prepared to compete on the day.

“In a race of this nature, as a trainer it is always going to be nice to have a horse running in the main trophy race. “Races like these, trainers are going to enter as it a well-sponsored race day and we trainers are going to feel as if we are doing something good. it is as if we are being appreciated for our involvement in the sport,” he said.

When asked if he will have a runner in this year’s race, Lynch said: “Not sure at this moment, but I hope to have a runner.”