There were no downed trees or power lines following the passage of race horse Hurricane, which devastated the Garrison Savannah around 7:20 p.m. last night to capture the 83rd running of the Grade 1 Barbados Derby. Masterly handled by stable jockey Antonio Bishop, the Gay Smith-owned and Edward Walcott-trained three-year-old colt Hurricane gave a herculean performance once more to win by two and a quarter lengths. Groomed by Arnold Morris, …
It’s a different race at the same place but Hurricane is expected to strike again. Tonight at the Garrison Savannah around 7 o’clock under floodlights, the Gay Smith-owned colt and heavy favourite should take the 83rd running of the Grade 1 Barbados Derby. Victory in the 2 000-metre event for West Indian-bred three-year-olds would complete a Triple Crown success for Hurricane, who captured the first and second jewels. He will …
Five trainers are finalising preparations to win the Barbados Derby on Saturday at the Garrison Savannah for the first time, despite being at the mercy of Hurricane. Pushing off from the 2 000 metres start around 7 p.m., Hurricane seems set to become this island’s eighth Barbados Triple Crown winner. While the Gay Smith-owned colt lines up against 11 of the best three-year-olds, the charges of trainers Kenny John, Eddie …
Severe weather is forecast for the Garrison Savannah today around 5 p.m. when the Gay Smith-owned colt Hurricane is tipped to leave his 11 opponents in the Grade 1 Midsummer Creole Classic in deep water. The Edward Walcott-trained colt – to be partnered by jockey Antonio Bishop – is heavily favoured to add the second jewel of local horse racing’s Triple Crown. The Midsummer Creole Classic will be contested over …