Bigman In Town slams Starlight Stakes field

Cleverly ridden by jockey Sheldon Rodrigo, the seven-year-old Baskaran Bassawh-owned chestnut made most of the running before scooting clear 600 metres out to win the 1350 metres extended sprint wiorth $75,000 by a long looking 9 3/4 lengths.

In victory yesterday, Bigman In Town became only the second horse to take the Starlight twice after the late Bruceontheloose, and so denying second placed Swept Away of that honour.

Newboy apprentice Omar Mohammed will always remember yesterday, as he landed his first career victory astride Sweetmaninsouth, a half-length winner of the day’s third race.

It was only the young rider’s second career ride.

There was a massive upset victory for the Rolf Bartolo owned and trained Root Of Jesse who rewarded backers with a tote payout of $33.10 and $6.05.

And with Electrify, Sweet Genius and Mafia Man following, the Superfecta dividend was a handsome $6,385.90.

The father and son tandem of Dave Cghadee and Harold Chadee had three winners on the day’s nine-race programme.

Harriram “Pepsi” Gobin was just one step behind, saddling two winners including the Bigman In Town.

Sheldon Rodrigo and ex-champion jockey Nela Mohammed shared honours among the jockeys steering home two winners apiece.