May 12, 2002 – A black thoroughbred named Corleone cruised to victory Sunday afternoon in the Roy Mercer Cup, sponsored by deJongh/Arnold, the fifth, final and feature race of the Mother's Day horse races.
Corleone won the seven furlong race by three and a half lengths to win the lion’s share of the $5,000 purse in a time of 1:26 2/5. Abritraje finished second in the five horse field race, followed by Relajado, Seattle Chief and Popcorn Crystal, respectively.
Nicoyana won the six furlong race in a time of 1:12 3/5. The race named the Karen Petersen Cup, had a purse of $1,500 sponsored by Nick Friday. Commandante Beauty and Two’s Delicious F finished in second and third place, respectively.
The second race of the day, the Mr. Wall Cup, was a seven furlong race for a purse of $1,600. New Number won the race in a time of 1:42 and avenged a Carnival race day lost to Ourfirstgoodwin who finished third. Royal Jewel came in second in the five horse field.
Autumn Frost won the third race of the day. The J.J. Marks Cup was the second race sponsored by Nick Friday. The race was a six furlong race with a purse of $1,800 plus $600 added by the horse owners for a total of $2,400. The race was run in a time of 1:11 2/5. Naguabo finished second and the Matador came in third.
The fourth race was the Tubby Hughes Cup sponsored by Senator Carlton Dowe. The seven furlong race was won by El Cocodrillo in a time of 1:26 even. Diplomatic Jeb came in second and Flash Laru finished third.
The five races, presented by the St. Thomas Horse Owners Association, were run at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in Estate Bovoni.
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