Russell shines at the National Arena
1. #5 PIZARRO LSteadman* 54.5 $165.00
2. #4 SHADE OF BEAUTY DaneNelson 53.5 3-1/4L
*3. #6 FORTUNEONEHUNDRED RHalledeen 57.0 1/2L
4. #3 SURE STEP MWard3 53.0 1-1/2L Late scratch : #2 MY COMPANION Final Time : 1:01.1 Splits : 23.2, 46.3 Winner : 6yo horse - MARKET RALLY - METE-ORITE
Trainer : CARLOS A LEUNG Owner : SPANISH ONES
Bred by CLOVIS METCALFE
Qu: (4,5) $699.00 Ex: $1,337.00
Tri: $425.00 *1. #3 TOUGH COOKIE NBerger4 49.0 $103.00 $57.00
2. #4 PRINCE MALIK PParchment 55.0 Nose $58.00
3. #5 SMASH ALERT LAllen 53.0 4-1/2L $67.00
4. #2 ROHAN’S CATTLEYA OScott2 51.5 3L Late scratch : #8 MR PANTHEON Final Time : 0:48.4 Splits : 23.4 Winner : 4yo ch filly - TRADITIONAL - ANNABELLES MISSILE
Trainer : ERROL WAUGH Owner : CONNECTICUT
Bred by HAM STABLES LTD.
Qu: $188.00 Ex: $243.00
D/E: $482.00 (5-8) $147.00
Tri: $231.00
Superfecta: $484.00
1. #7 SARAH LEE AChatrie 52.0 $511.00 $53.00
2. #1 A.P.I. DCardenas 51.0 9/2 1 54.00 *3. #5 MR. UNIVERSE OWalker 53.0 21/2L $50.00
4. #4 SOTOMAYOR AntThomas2 51.0 1L Final Time : 1:13.1 Splits : 22.1, 45.0 Winner : 4yo b filly - TAQARUB - SARAH BARRACUDA
Trainer : GARY SUBRATIE Owner : MICHROS
Bred by MICHAEL BERNARD
Qu: $548.00 Ex: $1,855.00
D/E: $1,710.00
Tri: $1,212.00
Rolling Triple: $3,728.00 *1. #1 GOLDEN BULLET OWalker 54.0 $66.00 $53.00
2. #4 MEET JUSTIN DaneNelson 54.0 11/4L $67.00
3. #7 COMMANDING AVIATOR AChatrie 52.0 6L $72.00
4. #2 ZACKONTHEATTACK AntThomas2 53.0 1-1/4L
Final Time : 1:27.2 Splits : 23.2, 47.0, 1:12.0
Winner : 7yo b horse - WESTERN CLASSIC -WAP
Trainer : WAYNE DACOSTA Owner : CARLTON WATSON
Bred by EVERGLADES FARMS LTD. Qu: $364.00 Ex: $423.00
D/E: $1,086.00
Tri: $832.00
Superfecta: $2,545.00
Rolling Triple: $2,873.00
1. #8 DISABILITY CHARM RHalledeen 55.0 $333.00 $140.00
2. #3 NADESHICO LSteadman* 57.0 1/2L $281.00
3. #2 MY SISTER OnBeckford3 54.0 1/2L $168.00
4. #4 LICI’S PEPSI SEllis 55.0 2-3/4L
5. #10 BAND OF GOLD DaneNelson 57.0 Neck
Final Time : 1:26.4 Splits : 24.4, 48.0, 1:12.2
Winner : 3yo b filly - SOUL WARRIOR - RUNIN ON EMPTY
Trainer : PATRICK LYNCH Owner : FISHERMAN STABLES
Bred by DAVID WILLERS
Qu: $1,981.00 Ex: $3,878.00
D/E: $5,158.00
Tri: $46,991.00
Superfecta carry-over : $80,704.00 Hi-5: $245,030.00
Rolling Triple: $22,236.00
1. #11 ANNA LISA OnBeckford3 50.5 $125.00 $61.00
2. #1 REIGNING KING DaneNelson 54.0 Nose $117.00
3. #8 RICKY RICARDO OWalker 54.0 31/2L $86.00
*4. #12 MESSI DGordon 56.0 4-1/4L
5. #7 ALEXANDRA DCardenas 52.0 61/2L
Final Time : 1:41.2 Splits : 23.4, 47.0, 1:12.3
Winner : 3yo b filly - ADORE THE GOLD - ANNA
Trainer : GARY SUBRATIE Owner : S.A.S. SYNDICATE
Bred by STAFFORD A. SUBRATIE Qu: $1,445.00 Ex: $1,994.00
D/E: $779.00
Tri: $1,313.00
Superfecta: $6,285.00 Hi-5: $5,265.00 Rolling Triple: $29,456.00
Pick-5: $46,452.00 (5/5)
Placepot 8: $16,251.00 (8/8)
1. #3 EL PROFESOR AntThomas2 50.5 $1671.00 $195.00
*2. #10 ANOTHER VIGOROUS LSteadman* 54.5 1/2L $64.00
3. #11 DRONE STRIKE DDawkins* 50.0 3L $169.00
4. #8 WESTERN LEGEND DGordon 52.0 Nose
5. #1 MARQUESAS SEllis 57.0 dead heat
5. #9 ROYAL AVIATOR DCardenas 50.0 Sh.Head
Final Time : 1:26.0 Splits : 23.3, 46.2, 1:11.1
Winner : 3yo b colt - CASUAL TRICK - THE PRINCIPAL
Trainer : FITZROY GLISPIE Owner : CLINTON RHODEN
Bred by CLINTON RHODEN
Qu: $1,981.00 Ex: $5,461.00
D/E: $6,810.00
Tri: $14,816.00
Superfecta carry-over : $84,461.00 Hi-5 carry-over : $111,384.00
Rolling Triple : (8-11-3) $98,640.00
“IAM happy that I was able to make the first successful defence of my title here in Jamaica before my fans, and the sky is now the limit” said an elated Kemahl Russell on Friday night, after he stopped Mexican Michie ‘The Matador’ Muñoz, in the second round of an eight-round fight for the Junior NABF Middleweight title at the National Arena.
Five of the six professional fights on the card ended inside the distance, in an explosive night that produced plenty of action and left the fairsize crowd pleased. The only unhappy people in the audience, which included Sports Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, were the promoters, Real Deal Boxing and Uprising Promotions. Lead spokesman Ronson Frank said afterwards, that “it was a great night of boxing, but we took a beating. Enough fans just did not show up.”
In other fights on the card, Sakima Mullings scored a two-minute 56 seconds, sixth-round knockout victory over Edmund DeClou from Guyana; Deandre Ware of the USA knocked out Guyanese Kwesi Jones in the first round; Christopher Pearson from the USA stopped Jamaica’s Tsetsi Davis at 2.21 of the fourth round with a body shot that immobilised him; Fedrica Bianca from the USA stopped her rival Rewinna David from Guyana in the second round; and Lawrence Newton from the USA, outpointed Jamaica’s Rudolph Hedge, over six rounds.
There was a lot of excitement surrounding the Russell versus Muñoz fight, as the Jamaican was making the first defence of the title that he won last year. His opponent boasted an impressive 267 record with 17 knockouts, so much was expected. Russell, whose record is now 13-1, looked composed and confident as he entered the ring, and the Mexican also seemed ready for action.
STAMP OF AUTHORITY
The Jamaican built his attacks behind the jab in the first round, and his punches bore the stamp of authority. Muñoz never looked fazed, however, and a few combinations to body and head from him gave a promise of great things to come. This did not happen.
The action was at close quarters when the second round started and Muñoz looked comfortable. Russell backed away to give himself room and this paid dividends immediately. Russell threw a couple of jabs, followed by three left hooks, and Muñoz hit the canvas and took the mandatory eight count.
Russell attacked on the resumption, and in a short time, Muñoz was back on the canvas. He made a bold but unsuccessful attempt to remain steady, and referee Eion Jardine quickly called a halt to the fight. Muñoz did not protest. THE PENULTIMATE set of matches in the true league section of the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) that get on the way today, will not only place fans in a quandary as to which match to choose, but will have many questioning their previouslyheld perceptions of the league.
There will be no Monday night matches this week, a consequence of the need to preserve and give the appearance of fair play, as playing a match a day later could provide a clear advantage. All matches will, therefore, start at 4 p.m. Questions were asked about the format of the competition, the competitiveness of the league, and the quality of play. At this stage of the competition, a lot of those questions are being answered in a way that would give the organisers satisfaction.
As it relates to the battle for the top six, four teams can be considered safe in leaders and favourites Portmore United, defending champions Arnett Gardens in second place, third-place Tivoli Gardens, and fourth-place Waterhouse. Five teams are still in with a mathematical chance of earning one of the remaining two positions, and in pole position for those two, are fifth-place Harbour View and sixth-place Cavalier.
TODAY’S GAMES
■ 4 p.m.: Cavalier vs Reno – Anthony Spaulding Complex
■ 4 p.m.: Harbour View vs Arnett Gardens – Harbour View Stadium
■ 4 p.m.: Montego Bay United vs Portmore United – Wespow Park
■ 4 p.m.: Sandals South Coast vs UWI FC – STETHS
■ 4 p.m: Tivoli Gardens vs Boys Town – Edward Seaga Complex
■ 4 p.m: Waterhouse vs Humble Lion – Drewsland Stadium