Silverstone Air challenged in Kenya Gold Cup
Ione (centre) ridden by Jockey Henry Muya beats Anjoli (left) ridden by Richard Kibet and Duke Hour with James Muhindi on board on during the Perry Mason Memorial Trophy at Ngong race course on November 29, 2020.
Fortified with pronounced Valentine Spirit, Abby Rose (Peter Kinuthia), had a whale of a time in the 3,200m Kenya Gold Cup at Ngong on Sunday. She just started well, never relinquishing her post until the bend.
Siverstone Air and Western Ballad then decided enough already, adopting a commanding lead together - swapping positions constantly. Madam Abby returned to life again briefly, only to be wasted shortly after, tailing off by nearly eleven lengths.
What a race for punters. Silverstone Air braved his toughest task to-date.
Looming ominously a neck behind, Western Ballad almost defied the odds, but was summarily rebuffed. Clothes Horse entered the photo-frame for third. Trained by Joe Karari and Captain Oruya for owner, Captain Somow, Silverstone Air has earned some decent points for the George Drew Challenge Series.
Patsy Sercombe was as always, regular groovy with a striking quartet, while Maralynn Bengough from Naivasha, had Tainted Love right in her element.
Jockey Henry Muya displays The Perry Mason Memorial Trophy which he won aboard Ione at Ngong Race Course on November 29, 2020.
RESULTS
1.25 pm - First Race - Mount Homa Handicap (1,400m)
1. My Sam (Richard Kibet)
2. Moonlght Shadow (Lesley Sercombe)
3. The Bar (James Muhindi)
Distance: 4/7/1.75/2.5. Time: 1:25:7/10 secs. Favourite: Moonlight Shadow 6-4. Runners: 5
Owned by Mim Haynes. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
1.45 pm - Second Race - Mount Kipipiri Condition (1,600m)
1. Rising Dragon (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Party in the Park (James Muhindi)
3. Respectable Jud (David Miri)
Captanne and Make it So, withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate
Distance: 7/6/5/3. Time: 1:41:2/10 secs. Favorite: Party in the Park 7-4. Runners: 4
Owned by all the Ansells. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
2.35 pm - Third Race - Mount Njiro Handicap (1,800m)
1. Tainted Love (Daniel Tanui)
2. Grace Kelly (Richard Kibet)
3. Busselton (Patrick Mungai)
Distance: 2.75/head/2.75/6.5. Time: 1:53:7/10 secs. Favourite: Unforgettable 9-4. Runners: 8
Owned by Chuck and Maralynn Bengough. Trainer Maralynn Bengough
3.10 pm - Fourth Race - The Kenya Gold Cup George Drew Challenge Series (3,200m)
1. Silverstone Air (James Muhindi) Master of my Fate-Lady Magic
2. Western Ballad (Daniel Tanui)
3. Clothes Horse (Lesley Sercombe)
4. Abby Rose (Peter Kinuthia)
Distance: neck/0.75/10.75. Time: 4:02:8/10 secs. Favorite: Winner 4-9. Runners: 4
Owned by Abby Rose Captain Somow. Trainers Joe Karari and Captain Oruya
3.45 pm - Fifth Race - Mount Kulala Handicap (1,000m)
1. Kalola (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Risque (Daniel Tanui)
3. Istanbul (Patrick Mungai)
Distance: 2.75/short head/2.5/neck. Time: 4:02:8/10 secs. Favorite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 8
Owned by Carol Bremner. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
4.20 pm - Sixth Race -Mount Mtelo Maiden (1,000m)
1. Frankie (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Raju (Richard Kibet)
3. Bullet (James Muhindi)
Distance: 4.75/8/4.5/2. Time: 1:01:3/10 secs. Favourite: Nothing specific. Runners: 5
Owned by Mim Haynes and Anna Bhaloo. Trainer Patsy Sercombe
Next Meeting February 23 - for the GBA Fillies Guineas, and, Nakuru Race Club Cup.
