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Reggae Trophy preview: Six-horse field set for thrilling sprint
Pack Plays (Ismael Velasquez) wins the $2-million Eileen Cliggott Memorial Trophy on Saturday, January 25, 2025.Joseph Wellington
Horse Racing, Sports
May 2, 2025

Reggae Trophy preview: Six-horse field set for thrilling sprint

The $1.75-million Reggae Trophy is the highlight of tomorrow’s nine-race card, featuring a talented six-horse field in the Graded Stakes/Open Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward. The race, scheduled for 5 furlongs (1,000m) over the straight, promises to be an exciting sprint, with multiple contenders in with a genuine chance of winning.

Given the quality of the field, it’s expected that more than half of the runners will be difficult to dismiss, making for a competitive and unpredictable race.

Let’s take a closer look at the runners and their chances of claiming the Reggae Trophy.

 

1. DIGITAL ONE (USA): (4 b f by Uncle Lino – Legal Redemption) — One of the most improved horses in training at the moment. This filly has been on a roll, with three consecutive wins under her belt. She’s already proven herself against some of the competition, beating Bootylicious and Pack Plays in previous outings. Digital One can win again.

 

2. PACK PLAYS (USA): (4 dk b/br c by Stay Thirsty – Standard Deal) — Returned to winning ways on April 19 with an impressive win in the St Cecelia Cup over 6½ furlongs (1,300m). Pack Plays won by 1½ lengths in 1:19.1, suggesting that he is on top of his game. His speed and agility make him a formidable opponent.

 

3. BOOTYLICIOUS: (5 b m by Key to Power – Keep the Faith) — Got her three-race win streak broken when finishing third behind Digital One and California Crown over 5½ furlongs on March 8. Bootylicious has been training well and is poised for a strong performance. She’s a contender to watch.

 

4. MAMMA MIA: (5 ch m by Soul Warrior – Princess Geeta) — While capable, Mamma Mia may struggle with the distance.

 

5. IS THAT A FACT (USA): (5 b h by Palace Malice – Valid Code) —Has been off the boil recently. Is That A Fact has been training well coming into this race and looking revitalised. His class and talent make him a dark horse in the mix.

6. CHAMPION BUBBLER (USA): (6 b m by Tapiture – Countless Clare) — While Champion Bubbler has won at this distance before, her recent form suggests she may not repeat her past successes.

 

— Ruddy Allen

Bootylicious (Ismael Velasquez) makes her way to the winners’ enclosure after winning the $2-million Christopher “Chris” Armond Memorial Sprint on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.Garfield Robinson

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