The stage is set for an thrilling showdown in the 2024 running of the Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) 23rd Anniversary Trophy, as the well-decorated Mahogany and the talented American-bred
Is That A Fact prepare to face off in an Open Allowance contest.

Scheduled for tomorrow, the highly anticipated race will feature a talented field of three-year-olds and upward vying for a purse of $1.75 million over a distance of 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m).

Below, the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide takes a close look at each runner and their chances of winning this major sprint race.

1. MAHOGANY: (7 ch g by Sensational Slam – Mete-Orite) – A seasoned campaigner with a impressive record of 17 wins, seven second-place finishes, and three third-place finishes from 32 career starts with lifetime earnings of $18,731,300.
Mahogany last raced on May 18 in the Seeking My Dream Trophy where he came home in second position by ¾ length over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m).
Mahogany last won a race on November 11, 2023 when beating rivals by a length in the Port Royal Sprint over 6 furlongs (1,200m). This versatile runner has demonstrated his ability to excel in various conditions, making him a formidable opponent in this contest.

2. I AM FRED (USA): (6 b g by Golden Lad – Happy Haliey) – Made a strong seasonal debut on May 25 in the I’msatisfied Trophy over 6 furlongs.
I Am Fred was just beaten by Ability by a short head in a time of 1:12.1.
I Am Fred is good for the run but getting by the top two is going to be a tough task for. I Am Fred is expected to complete the trifecta here.

3. A GIFT FROM BEN : (5 ch m by Here Comes Ben – Sage’s Giftbox
) – Is going to be left behind in this one.

4. JOY IS GOLEN (USA): (4 b f by Goldencents – Sylvan Light) – Did well to reach this class. Joy Is Golden cannot win this race.

5. SENSATIONAL MOVE: (4 ch c by Sensational Slam – Money Move) – Returns to competitive racing from a 126-day break.
Sensational Move is of some ability but he going to need the run here.

6. IS THAT A FACT (USA): (4 b c by Palace Malice – Valid Code) – One of the most improved horses in training at the moment.
Is That A Fact has raced six times this season, winning three of them and finishing second on the other three times.
Is That A Fact finished a good second in the Eros Trophy on June 1, losing out by three parts of a length to two-time Horse of the Year Atomica over 7 furlongs (1,400m). Is That A Fact has shown that he can sprint as well after winning the Reggae Trophy over 5 furlongs (1,000m) straight by 2 ½ lengths in 59.2 seconds. With his impressive speed and agility, Is That A Fact pose a significant threat to Mahogany’s chances.