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Competitive-looking Mabrouk Sprint feature
She's A Godgift.
Horse Racing, Sports
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer  
February 28, 2025

Competitive-looking Mabrouk Sprint feature

The $1.25-million Mabrouk Sprint Trophy is the highlight of tomorrow’s nine-race card at Caymanas Park. The Restricted Overnight Allowance contest features 14 runners competing over 5 furlongs (1,000m) straight, and the field is packed with talented horses looking to take home the top prize.

 

Here’s a closer look at each horse’s chances:

 

1. SUPER ALEX: (5 ch h by Admiral Alex – Jamaican Pharoah) – This capable horse may struggle with the distance, especially from the number one draw. While he has shown promise in the past, the competition in this field may be too tough for him to overcome.

 

2.TALONA (USA): (6 dk b m by Bayern – To My Delight) – Faces an uphill task against this field. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s unlikely she’ll be able to make a significant impact.

 

3. SHE’S A GODGIFT (USA): (4 b f by Wildcat Red – Ghostly Direction) – After competing in longer distances, she now shifts to sprinting, where she’s most effective. Watch out for her, as she has the potential to make all the running and take home the win. Note: Visor on.

 

4. ANTARCTICA: (5 b h by Savoy Stomp – Jessie’s Favorite) – Unlikely to win. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s hard to see him making a significant impact in this field.

 

5. CHAMPION BUBBLER (USA): (6 b m by Tapiture – Countess Care) – Has been running poorly lately, but her back class suggests she could run a better race here. With the visor off, she may be able to recapture some of her old form and make a challenge for the top spot.

 

6. CALIFOTNIA GOLD: (5 b h by Lion Tamer – Blue Saphira) – Shouldn’t impact the outcome. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to make a significant impact in this field.

 

7. COMMANDER Z (USA): (6 ch c by Khozan – Wontoo) – After a disappointing seasonal debut, he’s been training well and could challenge for the top spot. With the blinkers off, he may be able to focus better and make a stronger challenge. Blinkers off.

 

8. AN IKA BELLE: (6 b m by Nasheet –Souffler) – No realistic chance of winning. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s hard to see her making a significant impact in this field.

 

9. SUGAR DADDY: (6 ch h by Traditional – I Have A Dream) – Should run well without winning. He has shown promise in the past, but the competition in this field may be too tough for him to overcome. Note: Blinkers off, Figure-8 off.

 

10. MUDSHAFT (USA): (6 b h by Mineshaft – Takerbug) – Has won over this distance before and could deliver if focused. With his past form and experience, he has a good chance of making a strong challenge for the top spot.

 

11. MRS LYNDHUSRT : (5 ch m by Soul Warrior – Lady Tarkari) – Has speed and should play a prominent role. With her quickness and agility, she has a good chance of making a strong challenge for the top spot.

 

12. BURLAP: (5 b h by Casual Trick – Fedora) – A good sort who should do well. With his past form and experience, he has a good chance of making a strong challenge for the top spot.

 

13. COOKIE DAY AND NIGHT: (5 ch h by Resurgence – Eloping Emma) – Can be safely bypassed here. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s unlikely he’ll be able to make a significant impact in this field.

 

14. KWAKU: (7 b h by Casual Trick – Darlin) – Will likely be left behind. With a lack of recent form and a tough draw, it’s hard to see him making a significant impact in this field.

 

 

Commander Z,

Champion Bubbler.

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