Bootylicious (Ismael Velasquez) makes her strategy to the winners’ enclosure after successful the $2 million Christopher “Chris” Armond Memorial Dash on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. (Picture: Garfield Robinson)
March 7, 2025
The Supreme Ventures eighth Anniversary Trophy takes centre stage at Caymanas Park tomorrow, with a proficient area of six horses set to conflict within the Graded Stakes/Open Allowance contest.
The three-year-olds and upward will compete over 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m), promising an exhilarating affair from begin to end. Two standout runners, California Crown and Bootylicious, are anticipated to dominate the proceedings.
Right here’s a better take a look at every contender:
1. CALIFORNIA CROWN: (4 ch c by Hedge Fund – Dream Massive) – Following a two-race successful streak, California Crown completed third within the Chairman’s Trophy over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m) on February 22. Though he wasn’t favoured to win, he carried out admirably, ending 7 ½ lengths behind Barnaby and
Atomica. With a earlier victory over this distance in 1:05.4, California Crown has a powerful probability of successful.
2. BOOTYLICIOUS: (5 b m by Key to Energy – Preserve the Religion) – Using a three-race successful streak,
Bootylicious is the favorite to win. Her most up-to-date outing was on February 9 within the Reggae Month Trophy over the 5-straight (1,000m) course, the place she triumphed in a swift 58.2. Having additionally gained over this distance on December 24, 2024, in 1:05.4, Bootylicious is poised for achievement if she will safe an uncontested lead.
The remaining contenders face an uphill battle:
3. INSPIRE FORCE (USA): (5 ch h by Union Jackson – Unique Design) – A current winner, however unlikely to repeat.
4. DIGITAL ONE (USA): (4 b f by Uncle Lino – Authorized Redemption) – Faces important competitors and is anticipated to wrestle.
5. LABAN: (8 b h by Sensational Slam – For Trixie) – Has little probability of successful.
6. ATLANTIC CONVOY (CAN): (5 ch h by Stormy Atlantic – My Candy Emily) – Can solely hope for a minor putting.
— Ruddy Allen