Two turns contest should suit Calculus
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A right old tussle is expected to happen when last year’s Jamaica St Leger and Jamaica Derby winner Calculus and the ever-consistent Oneofakind renew their rivalry in the $1.5-million Miracle Man Cup over 9 ½ furlongs (1,900m) tomorrow, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Caymanas Park.
The Miracle Man is a three-year-old and upwards Open Allowance | Graded Stakes event with six runners nominated.
Number one is the US bred AWESOME TREASURE a five-year-old bay mare by Awesome of Course out of Bossy Gal. Awesome Treasure was outsprinted on last over the straight course. Awesome Treasure will probably enjoy this distance more than five furlongs but a winning run against these is unlikely.
Number two is the US bred SPARKLE DIAMOND a six-year-old chestnut horses by Include - Myntz Connection, who ran a creditable fourth over the straight course on February 13. Sparkle Diamond gets a substantial pull in the weights coming from 121 lb to 101 lb. This is the longest trip to be tried by this foreigner, so it is an unknown factor as to how effective he will be going long. Will play second fiddle to his stablemate, Oneofakind.
Number three is HOVER CRAFT a twelve-year-old bay gelding by He’stherealthing – Royal Pizza. This aging warrior always gives of his best each time he races. Hover Craft is comfortable among these and, as is customary, he will be doing his best work in the final two furlongs.
Number four is DOUBLE CROWN a five-year-old chestnut gelding by Bellamy Road – Salty Talk). Double Crown is of some ability but getting by the top runners Calculus and Oneofakind is a difficult task for him. Could fill the trifecta spot.
Number five is CALCULUS a four-year-old bay colt by Sensational Slam – Trinket Box. Calculus opened his four-year-old campaign on an expected winning note in the Alexander Hamilton Trophy feature over one mile on January 29. Then Calculus won by half length ahead of Oneofakind in a time of 1:38.3. Calculus is even better going two turns, and even though he is allowing weight to his other five rivals, this talented colt will be difficult to beat.
Number six is ONEOFAKIND a four-year-old chestnut a five-year-old chestnut horse by Fearless Vision – The Golden One, who was just beaten by Calculus travelling one mile on January 29. Oneofakind is adept at the longer distances and with the handicaps about right is expected to be the major danger to Calculus. Oneofakind can definitely turn the tables on Calculus, but to do so he will have to make every step right.
