Dark Treasure lights up feature SFA National Stakes

Waited with in mid-pack in the 1800 metres race, Galviz pounced on his field as they turned for home and won by a comfortable two lengths over stablemat Man to comeThe 8-5 pre-race favourite King Arthur was never seen with a chance.

The day began with a shock winner in Mirkana who was a 25-1 long shot And that set the tone fopr the day’s nine-race programme as favouriters took a beating most of the day.

Young apprentice Joey Reyes had a memorable day, landing two winners including a chance ride Free Passage and he shared riding honours with Sheldon rodrigo who also went past the winning post twice.

But Shaffique Khan ruled the trainers, saddling three winners on the day’s ninerace card including the eremic Trinidad Limited Steve Bennett three-year-old maidens handicap over 1200 metres with Rough N tumble.

Local racing will have a dark day on Saturday, but will return on January 28 with the feature being the group three Caribbean Turf Championship over 1800 metres on the turf course.