Trainer Mutua claims a foursome on good day for Burnt Ivory

Trainer Onesmus Mutua on Sunday roasted opponents with another foursome at Ngong Racecourse inclusive of the Ultra Sharp Trophy.

Ari G (Patrick Mungai) effortlessly scaled past Red Raider after a no-show at the previous meeting. Caen, Simply Ravishing and Burnt Ivory added to the tally respectively.

King of Burma gave a good account of himself in the Jim Kidman Bowl, slicing eight lengths off Drumlargen. He was unable to quell Joie D’Vivre’s rhythm, but at least sprinting can be added to an already ‘bona fide’ repertoire.

Spring Run squashed critics who thought his staying power was limited. Slamming The Italian Cup from Nutcracker had to be among Spring Run’s finest moments.

NGONG RESULTS

12.30pm - First Race - The Jim Kidman Bowl (1,200m):
1. Joie D’Vivre (K. Mbugua) Albarahin - Vivace
2. King of Burma (Patrick Mungai)
3. Drumlargan (Paul Kiarie)
4. Wesasha (Jacob Lokorian)

Military Song withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate. Dist: 1.4/8/0.75. Time: 1:12:7/10 secs. Favorite: Drumlargan. Runners: 4. Owned by Mim Haynes. Trainer Patsy Sercombe

1pm: Second Race - Swahili Sparrow Condition (1,000m):

1. Caen (Patrick Mungai)
2. Billy Elliot (Muthiani Mutinda)
3. Ramesh (Patrick Ngugi)

Dist: 0.75/1.75/1.75/1.5. Time: 1:02:00 secs. Fav: Winner 7-4. Runners: 5. On the Warpath withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate. Owned by Joe Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua

1.30pm: Third Race - Sokoke Pipit Maiden (2,060m):

1. Eternal (Henry Muya)
2. Sword Bearer (Josphat Kultiang)
3. Belo Horizonte (Jacob Lokorian)
Dist:3.75/7.5/0.75/4.75. Time: 2:13:2/10 secs. Fav: Sword Bearer. Runners: 7. Owned, trained by J. Muya.

2.05: Fourth Race - Ultra Sharp Trophy (2,060m):

1. Ari G (Patrick Mungai) Triarius-Gilded Cage
2. Red Raider (Peter Lesengei)
3. Nozipho (Jacob Lokorian)
4. Mama Mia (Paul Kiarie)
Dist: 2.4/3.4/neck/3.75. Time: 2:12:1/10 secs. Fav: Winner 11-4. Runners: 7. Owned by Joe Mburu, Korir, Miles, and, Hasham. Trainer Onesmus Mutua.
2.40pm - Fifth Race - Tana River Cisticola Handicap (1,600m):
1. Simply Ravishing (Patrick Ngugi)
2. Try To Catch Me (Patrick Mungai)
3. Downtown Abbey (Richard Kibet)
Distance: 1.4/5/2.5/1. Time: 1:41:2/10 secs. Fav: Downtown Abbey. Runners: 8. Owned by Joe Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua.

3.15pm: Sixth Race - Taita Falcon Handicap (2,060m):

1. Burnt Ivory (James Muhindi)
2. Royal Glint (Paul Kiarie)
3. Out of Africa (Kelvin Mbugua)

Dist: 0.75/1.5/7/2.75. Time: 2:12:4/10 secs. Favorite: Out of Africa. Runners: 9. Owned by Joe Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua

3.50pm - Seventh Race - Malindi Pipit Maiden (1,000m):

1. Shiona (Richard Kibet)
2. Sochi (Henry Muya)
3. Olympic Gold (David Miri)
Dist:2.4/1/head/1. Time: 1:01:2/10 secs. Favorite: Winner 7-4. Runners: 10. Owned by Mim Haynes. Trainer Patsy Sercombe.

4.20pm - Eighth Race: Italian Cup (2,060m):

1. Spring Run (Patrick Mungai) Secret War-River Diamond
2. The Nutcracker (Richard Kibet)
3. Irish Flyer (Laurence Karanja)
4. Grand Slam (Peter Lesengei)

Dist: 4.5/neck/head/4.5. Time: 2:09:6/10 secs. Fav: Grand Slam. Runners: 7. Owned by Mary Shava and Brian Henry. Trainer brothers Surat Noor Mohammed/Nur Nuno.

4.50pm - Ninth Race - Amani Sunbird Handicap (1,000m):

1. Espionage (James Muhindi)
2. Milly Million (Patrick Mungai)
3. Ravenslass (Peter Lesengei)

Dist: 0.75/1.75/nose/1.75. Time: 1:00:3/10. Fav: Milly Million. Runners: 7. Owned by Mary Binks. Trainer Steve Njuguna.