Dance to Sara’s Music in ‘Midsummer’

There are many “Doubting Thomases” as to whether this gelding has the capabilities or is fit enough to win this 1900 metres race with a purse of $150,000.

It all stems from a short bout with colic suffered by the son of Java In Flight/Indian Music just under two weeks ago.

On racing form, however, there seems none in the field now reduced to eight runners, capable of denying the Maniram “Boboy” Maharaj-trained contender, and turfites will be foolhardy to wager against him winning. Sara’s Music will have only Greek Princess to fear as this filly relishes the sloppy underfoot conditions which are likely to prevail today. Angel Of Music, Godspell, Windjammer and Millionaire will have to improve beyond recognition to turn back the top two. The President’s Cup sub-feature over 1900 metres with a purse of $75,000 at stake will also have eight runners, and this one will test the knowledge of turfites to the hilt. Half dozen of the runners can take the CLICO $45,000 winner’s purse, Privilege, Chief Commander, Hello Yankee, Uram, all from champion trainer (winnings) John O’Brien’s barn, Crown Point and Peace Offering.

The improving Roland Khan-owned American-bred three-year-old Hello Yankee is just given the nod over the Tobago-bred Crown Point who has been in consistent form. But Privilege who whipped Crown Point in their last meeting, the grey Peace Offering and the very consistent Chief Commander are all in with a chance to get to the wire first. The field for the CLICO Independence Fireworks race for two-year-olds has been cut to just seven runners from 11.