KINGSTON, Jamaica – US bred chestnut colt Gilbert after paying his dues on seven occasions produced a searing late burst to register his first victory in the straight five Caymanas Saturday fifth. That race was a maiden for foreigners and a non-winners of two for locally bred campaigners.
The first win by Gilbert trained by Philip Feanny, was aided by the competence of veteran Everton ‘Killa’ Miller in the saddle. Miller kept Gilbert on the outside from the gates were opened and watched as Buzz City Light (Anthony Thomas) from the one draw set the early splits with 1-2 favourite Perfect Brew (Bebto Harvey) following closely.
On the main track, Buzz City Light started to falter as Gilbert took the lead but was quickly challenged by Perfect Brew, who took over with about a furlong to go. Then Miller starter to press harder on the throttle and Gilbert responded to nip Perfect Brew on the line. Buzz City Light.
The winning time was 59.2 with fast splits of 22.3 x 45.0.
| RACE 5 3YO&UP RESTRICTED ALLOWANCE II (DIV 1) 5 FURLONGS (ST) 1:55 PM | ||||||
| POS | NO | HORSE | JOCKEY | ODDS | WIN | PLACE |
| 1 | 8 | Gilbert | Everton Miller | 3-1 | $219.00 | $59.00 |
| 2 | 7 | Perfect Brew | Bebeto Harvey | 1-2 | $53.00 | |
| 3 | 1 | Buzz City Light | Anthony Thomas | 3-1 | $59.00 | |
| 4 | 6 | KP Choice | Andre Powell | 9-1 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Power of Faith | Roger Hewitt | 7-1 | ||
| TRAINER: Philip Feanny | ||||||
| Splits: 22.3 x 45.0 - Final Time: 59.2 - Margins: A neck by 7 - 8 RAN | ||||||
| Ex: $544 | T/Fecta: $254 | Triple: $4,928 | ||||
| D/E: $4,071 | S/Fecta: $1,610 | |||||
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KILLER MILLER THE BULB SHOT SPECIALIST AGAIN..
YES, HE IS.