Classy field set for Independence Cup

This 1800 metres race to be run on the turf course will run under the former top turfite Naz Ahamad with a total prize of $200,000 on the line.

Included in the field is Trini Navigator, a twotime winner in three outings, the consistent Dunkirk Express, Lucky Stranger, Sacred Trust, Bergeron Rodeo, Simple Side, Transpire, Secret American, Buffalo Soldier, and the consistent course specialist Thisonesforron.

There will be nine runners going to post for the $100,000 Southern Sales Gleneagle Stakes or Fillies Guineas.

Champion trainer John O’Brien will have very strong hand in the 1750 metres co-feature, saddling four of the nine entrants - Murano, Winning Report, Rocket Princess and Blazing Spirit.

Others in the hunt will be Royal Luminary,Embrace The Storm, Newthinginthong, Latin Dancer and Main Sail.

The entire 10-race Independence Day holiday programme will be sponsored by Southern Sales & Service Company Limited.