Manzhouli restrains Iced Waterfall for lift Kenyatta Cup

Participants in action during a past Laikipia Handicap race at Ngong race course. PHOTO | MARTIN MUKANGU | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  Deja Vu

What you need to know:

  • Deflecting smartly from Iced Waterfall and Grand Slam, Manzhouli pretty much led from the start for Mary Binks, crediting his dam, Lora Lee, for her monstrously glittering career.
  • Autophocus was chiming in well before whaling down to harsh ground conditions.
  • Red Raider caught everyone’s attention as he snapped his fingers to pummel Public Hero in the Zariba Cup.

Sunday’s battle for Kenyatta Cup at Ngong Racecourse was synthesised by Manzhouli (Charles Njenga)with sublime vivacity. 

Deflecting smartly from Iced Waterfall and Grand Slam, Manzhouli pretty much led from the start for Mary Binks, crediting his dam, Lora Lee, for her monstrously glittering career. Autophocus was chiming in well before whaling down to harsh ground conditions. This also affected Belo Horizonte.

Red Raider caught everyone’s attention as he snapped his fingers to pummel Public Hero in the Zariba Cup. Mkuki did not combust at any stage. 

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NGONG RESULTS

12.30 pm - First Race - Sir Charles Maiden (1,200m)

1. Krumkake (Potus Ngugi)

2. Hawker Fury (Charles Njenga)

3. Jonti (James Muhindi)

Tammy and Mr. Wonderland, withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate Distance: 1.75/7.75/0.75. Time: 1:15:00 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 4
Owned by F. Mungai. Trainer Onesmus Mutua.

1.05 pm - Second Race - The Zariba Cup (2,060m)

1. Red Raider (Charles Kimani) Windrush-Graceland

2. Public Hero (Patrick Mungai)

3. Mkuki (Paul Kiarie)

4. Rifle Range (Jacob Lokorian)

Distance: 3.4/6.4/head/half. Time: 2:08:9/10 secs. Favourite: Mkuki. Runners: 6. Owned by M. Farah. Trainer Joe Karari and Captain Oruya.

1.40 pm - Third Race - Lokichar River Maiden (1,600m)

1. Newsworthy (Potus Ngugi)

2. Niagara Mist (Lesley Sercombe)

3. Istanbul (Jacob Lokorian)

Versus Goliath withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate

Distance: neck/9/2.4/7. Time: 1:42:4/10 secs. Favourite: Niagara Mist. Runners: 6

Owned by Justin Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua

2.15 pm - Fourth Race - Njoro River Handicap (1,600m)

1. El Mundo (Richard Kibet)

2. Forewarned (Josphat Kultiang)

3. Let's Dance (Charles Kimani)

Distance: 0.75/7/short-head/8. Time: 1:39:9/10 secs. Favourite: Nothing specific. Runners: 7
Owned by Yogi Patel. Trainer Patsy Sercombe

2.50 pm - Fifth Race - The Kenyatta Cup (1,200m)

1. Manzhouli (Charles Njenga) Russian Revival-Lora Lee

2. Iced Waterfall (Dennis Gichangi)

3. Grand Slam (Peter Lesengei)

4. The Nutcracker (Michael Kariuki)

Distance: 1.4/0.75/head/2.75. Time: 1:12:4/10 secs. Favourite: Autophocus. Runners: 10

Owned by Mary Binks. Trainer Steve Njuguna

3.25 pm - Sixth Race - Seyabei River Handicap (1,400m)

1. Bay Express (Paul Kiarie)

2. Dryandra (Potus Ngugi)

3. Tuff Cookie (Josphat Kultiang)

South Lodge withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate

Distance: 5.75/half/half/short-head/ Time: 1:27:5/10 secs. Favourite: Fire Drake. Runners: 9

Owned by Jafhika Syndicate. Trainer Gilly Fraser

4.00 pm - Seventh Race - Sabaki River Handicap (1,200m)

1. Shakara Man (Richard Kibet)

2. TradeSecret (Bindya Devani)

3. Masterclass (Potus Ngugi)

Flash Harry withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate

Distance: 1/1.75/0.75/2.5. Time: 1:14:5/10 secs. Favourite: Nothing specific. Runners: 7

Owned by Captain Oruya. Trainer Joe Karari and Captain Oruya

4.35 pm Eighth Race - Ruiru River Handicap (2,400m)

1. Mawei (Patrick Mungai)

2. On the Warpath (R. Mbatha)

3. Ari G (M.Micino)

Manly Whrf and Loan Shark withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate

Distance: 8/3.4/1.75/5.75 Time: 2:32:9/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 6
Owned by Mary Shava. Trainer Nur Nuno.

Next meeting October 30 - for the Jim Kidman Trophy, and, Lord MacMillan Cup

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