KINGSTON, Jamaica - The feature race scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, is the prestigious Supreme Ventures 8th Anniversary Trophy.
This event is expected to be a thrilling sprint covering a distance of 5 ½ furlongs, specifically tailored for horses aged three years and older within the Graded Stakes and Open Allowance categories.
A total of six contenders are set to compete, and The Quick Galloper has provided a detailed assessment of the expected outcomes for the benefit of readers on this platform, analysing each horse in draw order.
1- CALIFORNIA CROWN: After securing victories in two consecutive races, California Crown encountered a challenging outing in the Chairman’s Trophy on February 22, where he crossed the finish line in third place over a distance of 7 ½ furlongs. Even though he wasn't the frontrunner, his performance was commendable, finishing 7 ½ lengths behind the leaders, Barnaby and Atomica. With a previous victory recorded over this distance in an impressive time of 1:05.4, California Crown is positioned as a strong contender with a notable chance of success in this race.
2 - BOOTYLICIOUS: Currently riding high on a three-race winning streak, Bootylicious displayed her prowess most recently on February 9 in the Reggae Month Trophy, conquering the 5-straight course in a time of 58.2 seconds. She has also clinched victory over this distance on December 24, 2024, with a time of 1:05.4. Equipped with the potential to dictate the pace of the race, Bootylicious is well-prepared to contend for the top spot, particularly if she can establish an early lead without facing competition.
3 - INSPIRE FORCE: Although Inspire Force has recently emerged victorious, expectations for a repeat performance in this particular race appear low.
4 - DIGITAL ONE: Facing a field of robust competitors, Digital One is anticipated to encounter considerable challenges and is expected to struggle against the stronger entries in this race.
5 - LABAN: Sadly, Laban appears to be at a significant disadvantage, exhibiting little likelihood of contending for the win based on recent performances.
6 - ATLANTIC CONVOY: Atlantic Convoy delivered a commendable effort in a previous race, finishing a mere 1 ¾ lengths behind the winner, Bootylicious, while carrying extra weight. With an anticipated battle for the lead among the front-runners, if Atlantic Convoy can position himself advantageously during the race, he may find the closing stages to his advantage, potentially enhancing his chances for a favourable outcome.
