Do not oppose Teniente Coronel in ARC Cup

The Harriram “Pepsi” Gobin six-year-old should not be opposed in the 1800 metres gallop with a total purse of $100,000. His main danger will be stablemate Conquest Bespoke, while Magical Victory cannot be easily discounted. The other co-feature the Chief Commander Classic for locally-bred three-yearolds is a toss up.

There are several in the 1600 metres turf fray capable of taking the top slice of the $100,000 prize. Ace trainer John O’Brien will saddle four with arch-rival and current champion trainer Glenn Mendez sending two.

Shangri La, to be ridden by veteran ex-champion jockey Emile Ramsammy is being talked about as the possible winner but this filly will have to fend off challenges from Lord Silver, Gold Express and Alruna.

The ARC stewards have come up with a ten-race programme for this public holiday. And a tremendous crowd is anticipated to converge on Santa Rosa park.

The action is timed to get underway at noon.