In Portmore
THE Portmore Stakes, a native-bred threeyear-old Graded Stakes event for fillies only, is a new addition to the preparation races heading into the Classic series of races. The 7½-furlong (1,500m) contest takes place tomorrow (Saturday, May 1) and sees 12 runners taking part in the Portmore which carries a total purse of $3-million.
Below is the analysis of the starters in the first edition of the Portmore Stakes.
1. THREE TIMES LUCKY:
(3 ch f by
Northern Giant – Granville Greta)
– Ran no race in the recent Thornbird Stakes over seven furlongs (1,400m) . although experienced with 11 lifetime starts, cannot be recommended.
2.
3.
f by
Three Times Lucky,
SWEET MAJESTY:
Sweet Majesty
SECRET IDENTITY:
Action Ann,
(3 b
f by
– Races for the fifth time and is the only maiden in this race which makes it difficult for
to win.
Soul Warrior – Bitter End)
Note the figure 8 has been taken off.
(3 b
Bern Identity – Pomeroy’s Secret)
– Gave a good account of herself in the Hotline Stakes over six furlongs on March 13, going down narrowly to in what was only her second run.
Secret
Identity’
has been meticulously prepared but even then it would take the run of a lifetime to win the Portmore. Expected to run a prominent race especially with Dane Nelson in the saddle. 4.
5.
Secret Identity with first time Lasix. (3 ch f by
(3 dkb f by races
AWESOME CHOICE:
Sensational Slam – Lipstick Lily) Awesome Choice,
— against these, cannot get a winning vote.
HEAVENLY GLITTER:
Deputy Glitter
– Heavenly Peace)
– A winner on last who is going to find repeating a difficult task.
6.
SENSATIONAL ENDING:
(3 ch f by
Sensational Slam – Pleasant Ending)
– Came running on towards the end of the seven-furlong Thornbird Stakes (April 7) behind and
She’s A Wonder Action Ann. Sensational Ending
is sure to enjoy the extra half-a-furlong and her expected final rattle may earn her a place on the board.
– 7.
8.
ACTION ANN:
A Wonder
(3 ch
IANZHA
f by (3 gr f by
Sensational Slam – Ladylike)–
Talented sort who was beaten by over 10 lengths by
in the recent seven-furlong Thornbird Stakes. Prior to that, was the winner of the Hotline Stakes (six furlongs) and should relish the extra real estate, but there is still to deal with again. A good effort is expected but for second place.
She’s A Wonder
She’s
Action Ann
LINKS:
Emperor Hall Noassemblyrequired)
– Seemingly has some ability and while developing cannot win this one.
9.
KATALINA:
– behind.
10.
b f by
A Wonder
11.
Opulent)
12.
gr f by
(3 ch f by
Ride On Curlin – Alienate) Katalina is going to be left
Katalina
races with Lasix for the first time.
SHE’S A WONDER:
She’s A Wonder
Hoist The Mast
AMY THE BUTCHER:
(3
Bern Identity – Jamaican Dream)
– Clearly the best native-bred three-year-old filly in training at present.
destroyed all in the recent Thornbird Stakes, which she won by over 10 lengths in a fast time of 1:25.4 for six furlongs. The extra yardage is of no consequence for as she ran well mat a mile as a twoyear-old. The Portmore could easily by another victory for this talented filly who does not have to lead in order to win. Note her trainer Ian Parsard has kept faith with jockey Reyan Lewis.
She’s
HOIST THE MAST:
(3 ch f by
– Was expected to do much better than her fourthplace finish in the Thornbird Stakes. Now going longer, the chances of are diminished. She is expected to lead and then give way in the straight.
Blue Pepsi Lodge –
(3
Deputy Glitters – Asia’s Dream)
– Has no chance of winning.