Tiz Tok (Shane Ellis) simply wins the $1.25-million Lloyd Lindbergh “Lindy” Delapenha Memorial Trophy at Caymanas Park in St Catherine on Sunday. (Picture: Karl Mclarty)
Tiz Tok, a five-year-old American-bred bay horse, made a shocking impression on Sunday, effortlessly successful the $1.25-million Lloyd Lindbergh “Lindy” Delapenha Memorial Trophy by 6 ¼ lengths. The spectacular victory marked his first win on native soil in simply two begins.
Skilled by Anthony Nunes and ridden by Shane Ellis, Tiz Tok dominated the one-mile (1,600m) Non-Restricted In a single day Allowance contest, ending forward of fellow American-bred Divine Power (Tajay Suckoo) and D Head Cornerstone (Dane Dawkins). With splits of 24.1 x 46.4 x 1:12.4 x 1:25.3, Tiz Tok’s last time was recorded at 1:39.0.
The race started with Tiz Tok breaking off effectively in the beginning alongside Kem, ridden by Garvin Harries. Nevertheless, Ellis strategically held his mount again, permitting Geolithic (Jaheim Anderson), James (Romane Gordon), and Divine Power to take the lead as they raced down the backstretch.
In an superior show of pace and agility, Tiz Tok made a swift transfer, surrounding his rivals as he navigated the half-mile (800m) flip. From there, he continued to open up his lead, finally securing a decisive victory.
It was the second winner on the day for Ellis as he earlier booted residence Musketoon for coach Paul Hylton within the sixth race. No coach had a couple of winner on the nine-race card.
Racing is to proceed on Saturday.
