Girvano, trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden by Robert Halledeen, pulled off a stunning upset in the $2-million Miracle Man Cup at Caymanas Park on Thursday, holding off favourite Of a Revolution in the Open Allowance contest over seven furlongs (1,400m).

Halledeen positioned Girvano in third place behind stablemate Mamma Mia (Jerome Innis) and Atlantic Convoy (Tajay Suckoo) down the backstretch ,with Of A Revolution settling for sixth position.

Girvano maintained his steady well until navigating the half-mile (800m) when Halledeen sent him in chase of Mamma Mia. At that point Of a Revolution continued to bide his time in sixth place.

As they entered the lane Girvano surged to the front, with Of a Revolution charging on the outside, but Halledeen’s well-balanced ride secured the win by a length and three quarters in a time of 1:26.20 minutes. Is That A Fact finished third under Tevin Foster.

Girvano was one of three winners on the day for DaCosta as the four-time champion conditioner earlier saddled RicoRicoRico (Anthony Allen) in the day’s fourth race and Provident (Tevin Foster) in the Supreme Ventures Fan Appreciation Day Trophy.

Both Girvano and Provident are owned by champion Carlton Watson, while RicoRicoRico is owned by Solomon Sharpe. Racing continues on Saturday.