A Magical Victory in Caribbean Turf Championship

Khelawan (K), tracked leader Academy Award for half the 1800 metres trip before sending the Dr Rupert Indar Jrowned colt into the lead and he held on gamely to hold off a fast-finishing Black Onyx by a short head.

But the day belonged to ace trainer John O’Brien who saddled four winners including Magical Victory.

One lucky turfite walked away from Santa Rosa with a fat cheque for $38,,483.00 for corectly spotting the Hi5 in the fifth race yesterday - Discouldrun, Why Kapalua, Mikesback, Jacob’s Dream, Tonithetiger.

It was also a good day for two-kilo claiming ap[rentice Romario Hernandezs who rode home two winners to share honours with Sheldon Rodrigo and Brian Boodramsingh all with two winning rides.