Semple wins first "Digicel Jockey Challenge"

Movado ties Anansi and Atabaas Pride mark at four furlong distance

BASSETERRE St.Kitts, April 26th 2011 - Beaumont Park’s “Second Annual Easter Celebration” sponsored by Digicel is now in the record books. The end result, an action packed racing program of six exciting Thoroughbred horse races and an afternoon of fun-filled activities and entertainment.

Musical entertainment to the delight of the many fans was provided by DJ Wett Dutt, Grand Masters Band, Infamus, and Shakki Star Fire. It was certainly a celebration enjoyed by the entire family.

Owner Daislyn Sharpe saw her American Dance remain undefeated in the featured EC$10,000 “Digicel Easter Cup”. American Dance literally danced his way to an impressive three-length victory under snug restraint on this beautiful Easter Sunday afternoon.

In doing so, American Dance shattered the old mark formally set by Yodallah and Bad Action by one-fifth of a second, in turn making Beaumont Park history by running the seven furlong distance in one minute, twenty-four and two-fifths seconds. Trained by Donovan Hall and ridden by his regular rider Laird Bailey, this was the sixth victory in a row since reaching the shores of St. Kitts for American Dance. Osuna finished second. Mr. Big Stuff finished third. Tizbig was a late scratch.

In the day’s opener, owner and trainer George Quallis found the winner’s circle with his New York Prince. New York Prince ran the two furlong distance in twenty-two and four-fifths seconds. Jockey Jeff Jacobs had the riding assignment of the winner in this open company event. Reina Mia was second, Dryden was third.

Mambo Beauty won by the biggest margin on the day in the second race. Owned by D & S Stables and trained by Ian Liburd, Mambo Beauty was ridden to victory by jockey Michael Semple in a twelve and one-half length romp. God’s Grace finished second, Chosen Well finished third.

Movado drew off by four and one-half lengths in winning the third race, giving owner Daislyn Sharpe her first of two wins on the afternoon. Trained by Lebert Liking and ridden by Michael Semple, Movado tied the track-mark set by Anansi and Atabaas Pride at the four furlong distance in forty-five and four-fifths seconds. Our Bud finished second, with The Chosen One finishing third.

Al Portador wore down Murray’s Mazal to win the fourth race by a neck. Owned by Emerald Racing Stables and trained by Navin Persaud, Al Portador was ridden by J’son Liburd. High Wire Glory was third. The four furlongs was run in forty-six and four-fifths seconds.

In the fifth race, Zagros claimed his first win in St. Kitts for Centennial Racing Stables and trainer John Cheefoon. Zagros had finished second in his only other start back on February 13th of this year. Jockey J’son Liburd picked up his second win on the afternoon. Spar Dance was second and Rum Salute was third in the four furlong race timed in forty-seven seconds flat.

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