Valorous for ‘Midsummer’, Conquest Bespoke for President’s Cup

The Jake O’Brien trained son of Silent Valor/Gem Lea has been in good heart since winning the first jewel on the local triple crown, the Casrib Brewery Guineas.

The manner in which Merlin Samlalsingh’s bay colt cruised home 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Caesar Country in the 1800 metyres race suggests the further the trip the better for him.

But a most dangerous one in the field is the only filly Leading Lady who will appreciate all of the 2000 metres of the Midsummer which has a total purse of $200,000 at stake.

The co-feature $100,000 President’s Cup is shaping up for a tremendous finish.

But it would pay to back Counquest Bespoke who will beseeking a hat-trick.

Recent winner Buffalo Soldier , with Patrick Husbands astride, must be respected as Transpire, runner-up to Teniente Coronel in the Arima Race Club Cup earlier and Howsweetitis.

To thise who favour Hi5 betting, there is a single winner bonus of over $12,000 and the Superfecta equivalent is upwards of $29,000.

The day’s 10-race programme is scheduled to go to post at noon on this public holiday.