Desert of Malibu, Legacy Isle set for high-stakes showdown in None Such Sprint Trophy
THE stage is set for an electrifying showdown at Caymanas Park this afternoon in the $1.75-million None Such Sprint Trophy as two top-rated foreigners,
Desert of Malibu and Legacy Isle, get ready to clash in this prestigious Graded Stakes/Open Allowance contest.
The high-speed action will unfold over six furlongs (1,200m), promising to deliver a thrilling spectacle for racing fans.
Desert of Malibu, a talented six-year-old mare bred by Malibu Moon – Lady Digger, had been narrowly beaten in the She’s A Maneater Trophy over one mile (1,600m) by Funcaandun on July 26. But with the reduced distance in this race the Gary Subratie trainee is expected to welcome the shorter journey and should put up another strong performance. Her speed and agility will be put to the test as she battles for the top spot. Dane Dawkins replaces Raddesh Roman in the saddle.
The Rohan Crichton-conditioned Legacy Isle had won three of his six starts this season and is looking to rebound after a narrow loss in his last start. He went down by half-length, giving 24lb to winner Wall Street Trader on July 12. Despite carrying top weight again here at 57.0kgs (126lb) Legacy Isle had been working well towards this race, and a win is expected. His determination and skill will be crucial in overcoming the challenge posed by Desert of Malibu. Roman remains in the irons.
The tension will be palpable and the crowd will be electric, sensing that they are about to witness something special. The battle between Desert of Malibu and Legacy Isle will be a clash of speed, skill, and determination. Which horse will cross the finishing line first? The outcome will depend on which horse delivers the strongest performance on the day.
The three-year-old and upward contest is positioned as the eighth event on the nine-race card with a post time of 12:15 pm.
While Desert of Malibu and Legacy Isle are the top contenders for the None Such Sprint Trophy, the Vincent Maine-owned duo of Pack Plays and Wall Street Trader shouldn’t be underestimated. These two horses could shed some light on the race and even cause an upset, adding an element of unpredictability to the competition.
As the racing adage goes, “Nothing is certain and anything can happen.” With Pack Plays and Wall Street Trader in the line-up, there’s a chance they could influence the race dynamics or even emerge as dark horse contenders. Their performance could be crucial in determining the outcome of the None Such Sprint Trophy.
Trained by Ricardo Mathie, Pack Plays has been in excellent form this season, winning three of his seven starts. His most recent victory was on August 1 when he led home rivals by a length and a quarter over five and a half furlongs (1,100m). Given his impressive form, Pack Plays is expected to make a strong bid here.
Wall Street Trader, trained by Mathie’s father Rowan, recently defeated Legacy Isle but his luck might not be on his side this time around. However, with apprentice Joy Haynes in the saddle he will carry 50.0kgs (110lb), which could impact his performance.
Ones to watch
Race 1)
Nadishamylove/Undeclared War/Bold Move
Race 2)
Bad Investment/Nala’s Bushman/Casual Peach
Race 3)
High Diplomacy/Wislon/Rusty
Race 4)
Always Wright/Charming Sound/Workout Cru
Race 5)
He’s Sensational/Don Kwesi/Papi Uso
Race 6)
Sash On/Easy Money/T Swizzle
Race 7)
Riches to Rags/Smart Trick/She’s Dallas Love
Race 8)
Legacy Isle/Desert of Malibu/Pack Plays
Race 9)
Commander Z/Bulletproofcoffee/Midnight Galaxy
