KINGSTON, Jamaica - The excitement is building for Saturday's Mabrouk Sprint Trophy, an Overnight Allowance race going five furlongs straight, but the field has been reduced to 12 runners following the late withdrawals of She’s A Godgift and Burlap.
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders by The Quick Galloper.
1 - SUPER ALEX - Consistency has been the hallmark for Super Alex in Overnight races; however, this time he faces a daunting challenge. Drawn in the unfavourable one position, he may find it tough to manoeuvre in this competitive field.
2 - TALONA - Facing a significant uphill battle, Talona's recent form leaves much to be desired. Coupled with a tough draw, her prospects for making an impact seem dim in this contest.
3 - SHE’S A GODGIFT - Announced as a late non-starter, her absence opens opportunities for others.
4 - ANTARCTICA - After a 119-day hiatus, Antarctica is set to make his return. However, this outing may serve primarily as a warm-up to help him regain his footing.
5 - CHAMPION BUBBLER - Recently struggling to find form, Champion Bubbler may be poised for a comeback with the visor off. Can the veteran shake off his recent slump and deliver a strong performance?
6 - CALIFORNIA GOLD - Since stepping into the Overnight ranks, California Gold has been putting in solid efforts, though he remains an unlikely candidate to challenge for victory in this field.
7 - COMMANDER Z - Known for performing best over the straight course, Commander Z enters the 2025 season after a poor showing in his February 1 debut. With blinkers off, expectations are higher for a turnaround performance.
8 - ANIKA BELLE - The return to top claiming may favour Anika Belle.
9- SUGAR DADDY - With significant equipment changes including the blinkers and a figure 8 off, Sugar Daddy is set to make his presence felt. Despite these adjustments, his chances of clinching the win remain uncertain.
10 - MUDSHAFT - After being pulled from a scheduled race due to what was officially described as sickness, Mudshaft is ready to capitalize on the outside draw, which could work in his favour as he thrives coming down the chute.
11 - MRS LYNDHURST - Speed is her game, and Mrs Lyndhurst possesses the quickness and agility to challenge for the top spot. Expect her to play a prominent role as the race unfolds coming from the outside draw.
12 - BURLAP - Another late non-starter, Burlap's withdrawal reshapes the dynamics of the race.
13 - COOKIE DAY AND NIGHT - With an impressive record in Overnight Allowance races, Cookie Day and Night should not be overlooked, especially with the advantage of a preferred outside draw.
14 - KWAKU - Regrettably, Kwaku appears to be out of his depth in this competitive line-up.
