Aug. 31, 2007 — The horses will be off and running in the annual Labor Day races on Sunday, with the first leg of the native-bred Triple Crown, the Cruzan Rum Classic, the feature race of the day.
The race, at a distance of one mile, will feature the top four native-bred thoroughbreds in the territory: Bronco’s Jig (118), Fantastic Four (118), Fightforyourrights (118) and the lone filly in the race, Guavaberry Star (115). The two favorites in the race will undoubtedly be Fantastic Four and Guavaberry Star, whose barns are very high on their respective racehorses.
Last race day, these two hooked up in a five-furlong speed duel that left the track buzzing with excitement. The filly raced off the rump of Fantastic Four before collaring in the stretch and going on to win by a long neck in a thrilling 59 seconds. The dark horse of the race is Bronco’s Jig, who was another talented up-and-coming native before injury sidelined him. He now has some racing under his belt, and could possibly surprise here.
In the eighth race for top imports, the Innovative Handicap at a distance of 1 1/16 miles, three St. Croix horses — Zirito (118), Crafty Smile (117) and Gallego (116) — will take on two horses from St. Thomas in Silver Horn (115) and Overpayment (117). Silver Horn and Zirito will probably be the slight favorites, but this race could have a surprise winner. The speed of Crafty Smile out of the gate could set the race up for one of the closers to come from far back to win. If they let Crafty Smile get a huge lead, however, they may not be able to catch him.
The rest of the day’s card:
Race1 Class H 6 F $1,500
1. Secret Weapon 120
2. Every Dollar Count 113
3. Pull the Trigger 114
4. Phar-Lap (Debut) 116
5. Beyonce 124
6. Fifty Cent 115
7. Big Pimping 116
8. Bold Star 114
Race 2 Classes F2&G 7 1/2 F $3,400
1. King David 115
2. Shot in the Morn 116
3. Heavenly Brass 114
4. Mario Candelario 112
5. Juelz 115
6. Weapon Queen 113
7. Precious Gold 113
Race 3 Class E 7 1/2 F $4,000
1. Tulsa Boy 118
2. Prospector’s Fever 114
3. Sazaren Blade 118
4. Honor Bonus 115
5. Diligence Girl (debut) 112
6. Yaburiebo 114
7. Cyber Spice (debut) 115
Race 4 Class C&D 7 1/2 F $4,100
1. Family Deelite 110
2. Premier Plan 113
3. Cat Hunter 116
4. Danzig Mon 115
5. Marfin Express 113
6. Oriental Tiger 114
Race 5 Open M & F 1 1/16 M $4,000
1. Caribbean Colony 119
1A. Trick Hunter 113
2. Betty Rae 113
3. She’s Got the Helm 113
4. Tia Tata 113
Race 6 Class B&C 1 M $4,200
1. Preceptor 115
2. Strong Passer 117
3. Formally Cat 114
4. My Dream Team 116
5. Secrets Flying 115
Race 9 Class E & F1 7 1/2F $3,600
1. Top Ranking 115
2. Vito Swimming Vito 115
3. Villo Oro 115
4. Another Wanda 112
5. Amazing Cat 110
6. Gold Return 112
7. Demarshe 112
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