Richard Kibet steers Century Fox to Uhuru Cup race glory at Ngong
Jockey James Muhindi ridding Quasar (right) beats Daniel Miri on Kerowe during 2800m Distance of the Brigade of Guards Trophy race at Ngong.
Century Fox (Richard Kibet), whistled lickety-split from the Uhuru Cup gates, allowing no-one to overtake until he had accomplished another pursuit.
Century Fox had a tougher errand than usual, as Frankie and Class Action were niggling away closely in Shadowland. Inca Ruler never augmented what he is capable of, staying put behind.
Century Fox ridden by Richard Kibet wins The Uhuru Cup race on December 12, 2021 at Ngong race course.
Sympathies to Patsy and John Sercombe, who were both in a precarious position with leg ailments, but can still be proud of another quartet of winners - daughter, Lesley, pronounced three of them.
Best Ngong afternoon encounter was the Brigade of Guards Trophy. Coralline set a steady pace for most of the 2,800m trek, until worn out. All over Again sat pretty in a decent spot, but could not find an opening approaching the wire.
Jockey James Muhindi ridding Quasar (right) beats Daniel Miri on Kerowe during the Brigade of Guards Trophy race at Ngong on December 12, 2021.
Meanwhile, Quasar had been loitering at the back with Steel Drum, conserving energy. Karowe and Anjoli then entered the picture, by which time Quasar had been mobilized. At least the verdict gave Judges something to think about. Well done Bindya Devani, whose tiny strings keep delivering.
There was no official traditional Christmas gathering after closure, but various owners, rightly so, made merry in their own way.
For those wondering where Henry Muya has disappeared to, he actually broke his finger working on the gallops. A popular comeback is expected next year.
Jockey James Muhindi display's the Brigade of Guards Trophy he won riding on Quasar in 2800m Distance of the Brigade of Guards Trophy race at Ngong on December 12, 2021.
1.15 pm - First Race - The Steward's Handicap Cup (1,200m)
1. Dusha (Peter Kinuthia) West Man-Soul Seeker
2. Bullet (James Muhindi)
3. Salt Lake (Paul Kiarie)
4. Buxton (Daniel Tanui)
The Bar was withdrawn at the Start
Distance:1.75/5.4/3. Time: 1:13:5/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-5. Runners: 4
Owned by I. Rowe, W. Kilburn, N. Patel, S. Grantham. Trainer Oliver Gray
Jockey Lesley Sercombe guide Westwind (left) to beat James Muhindi aboard Zamburak during Santa Claus Handicap race at Ngong on December 12, 2021.
1.45 pm - Second Race - Jingle Bells Handicap (1,400m)
1. Pat-See (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Pippa (Peter Kinuthia)
3. Ameerah (James Muhindi)
Distance: 7/11/4. Time: 1:29:2/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-7. Runners: 6 Owned by Jason Boorman. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
2.20 pm - Third Race - Red Nosed Reindeer's Maiden (1,600m)
1. Rosie (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Glitter (James Muhindi)
3. Pitch (Richard Kibet)
Distance: 3.5/10.5/2. Time: 1:43:2/10. Favourite: Winner 4-6. Runners: 7
Owned by Jason Boorman, Patsy and John Sercombe, Doctor Ken Mbogori. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
Jockey Richard Kibet display's The Uhuru Cup Trophy he won atop Century Fox on December 12, 2021 at Ngong.
2.55 pm - Fourth Race - The Uhuru Cup (1,600m)
1. Century Fox (Richard Kibet) Westonian-Motion Picture
2. Frankie (Lesley Sercombe)
3. Class Action (Ramazan Wako)
4. Inca Ruler (Patrick Mungai)
Distance:1.4/2/2.5. Time: 1:38:7/10 secs. Favourite: Century Fox and Class Action 6-4. Runners: 4
Owned by Mim Haynes. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
3.25 pm - Fifth Race - Santa Clause Handicap (1,600m)
1. Westwind (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Zamburak (James Muhindi)
3. Deodoro (A. Wambua)
Distance:0.75./2/1.5. Time: 1:43:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 7-4. Runners: 5
Owned by Mim Haynes and Anna Bhaloo. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
4.00 pm - Sixth Race - The Brigade of Guards Trophy (2,800m)
1. Quasar (James Muhindi) Mambo in Seattle-Size em Up
2. Karowe (David Miri)
3. Anjoli (Peter Kinuthia)
4. All over Again
Distance: 6.5/half/14. Time: 3:11:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 5
Owned by J. Shah. Trainer Bindya Devani
Next Meeting January 9 - Happy holidays
