Messiah, Infallibility shaping for battle

TRIPLE CROWN winner Carnival Messiah has begun to get his act together since arriving from Barbados last week and is expected do combat soon.

The five-year-old son of Freshly Squeezed/Lady Of The Moment who is currently stationed at the quarantine barn adjacent to Santa Rosa Park, Arima, was out on Sunday to re-acquaint himself with surroundings and to stretch his legs with some long pace work. The strapping individual who raced with limited success in the United States,  returned to the track yesterday to step up his work under the watchful eyes of trainer Glenn Mendez who saddled the Wilma Primus-owned colt to win all three legs of the 2001Triple Crown.

After doing one round of light work, the dark bay began increasing the tempo from the 1200 metres marker and maintained a steady clip to the finish line in 1:06.65 seconds. Trainer Mendez was pleased with Carnival Messiah’s performance and gave a hint of a re-appearance later this month with the top money earner of two years ago. He promised to sharpen him up with some speed work later this week. Infallibility was another oldstager seen out over the last two days. The Grant Lourenco inmate who is making a return to racing after serving in the breeding sheds, seemed to have lost none of his ability, covering the last 1000 metres of the sand course in an “easy” 1:05.19 seconds. Following are gallops recorded over the past two days.

SUNDAY -
400 METRES: Movietowne Magic - 29.99, pacing. Sure Ting - 29.14, pacing. Bound To Win - 29.98, pacing. Golden Honour - 29.50, pacing. Mary Magdalene - 28.99, pacing. Tribal Place and Ex Perhaps Love - 25.13, handily - Tribal Place better. Once In A Lifetime - 24.33, good - ridden out. Chelsea’s Song - 29.77, pacing. Preffered Share - 29.96, pacing. Hazey Hill - 29.98, pacing. Fresh Mandate and Freshly Minted - 25.26, handily. Hyarima - 25.86, handily.
600 METRES: Magen - 44.96, pacing. Digital Alarm - 43.65, pacing. Outrageous Victory - 42.65, pacing. Panama Belle - 39.71, handily. Reign Of Fire - 43.45, pacing. The Chairman and Panama Canal - 40.84, handily. Dare To Dream and X To Board - 37.79, good. Affirmed Dancer - 44.98, pacing. Silk Runner - 44.67, pacing, Ruby Rich - 44.96, pacing.Sweet Tempo - 40.48,  handily. Royal Flush - 39.61, handily. Ring Dang Do - 42.08, pacing. Ichiban - 44.70, pacing. Street Wise- 43.25, pacing. Pattie’s No Angel - 38.95, handily. Ballybunion - 38.00, handily. Regent Street and Pharmist - 39.08, handily. Fortunate Flag, Boundtodotcom, and Millenium Reign - 36.55, good - Boxes. Joan Of Arc and Hatrick - 37.19, good - Hatrick better. Trini Gold - 37.96, handily.

800 METRES: Cat Woman - 55.98, pacing. Punto A Punto - 53.18, handily. Pehnomenon and Balthazar - 57.34, pacing. Millennium Dancer - 52.68, handily. Finest Gem - 59.98, pacing. Naturelly Classy and You Got Mail - 53.84, handily.
1000 METRES: Kaser’s Gold - 1.11.54, pacing. Isle Be True and Game High - 1.03.07 - good. Tactical Bid - 1.04.38, handily. Super Grey - 1.07.70, handily. Infallibility - 1.05.19, easy. Hundred Percent - 1.09.20, easy. Van Lou and Peace of Mind - 1.09/14, handily. Invincibility - 1.06.62, handily. Due Dilligence and Cornerstone - 1.09.95, handily. Free Zone - 1.13.30, pacing. Out Swinger - 1.03.09, good. Sonic Wind - 1.02.65 good, Sure Wager - 1.05.93, handily. Carnival Messiah - 1.12.00, pacing. Undisputed - 1.13. 19, pacing.    
YESTERDAY: 400 METRES: Brandy - 28.78, pacing. Sunny - 29.98, pacing. Colour of Peace - 29.99, pacing. Mister Tick and Julia - 29.98, pacing. Sir Vidia - 29.93, pacing.
600 METRES: Cheer Leader - 44.97, pacing. Ex Trouble Rips It - 44.99, pacing. Mary Magdalene - 38.59, handily. Saratone - 42.85, pacing.
800 METRES: Movietowne Magic - 50.25, good. Sure Ting - 49.17, good.
1000 METRES: Carnival Messiah - 1.06.65, easy.
1200 METRES: Top Of The Class - 1.18.68, handily. Sweet Tempo - 1.20.07, handily.