Public Hero beats X-Factor to win Mzee Wa Pwani trophy at Ngong

Under the tutelage of Paul Kiarie, Public Hero emerged the winner of Mzee Wa Pwani Trophy at Ngong, on Sunday.

X-Factor, was unable to harness enough energy to cope with Public Hero's metabolic force. 

After 17 outings, Mount Sinai (Josphat Kultiang), finally commuted alone to the Christmas Carol Maiden post. Right place right time, especially with Choc Chip's exit, Joe Muya deserves a round of applause for being the meeting's premier trainer, bagging a hat-trick.

Son, Henry Muya, rode Go Pro and Galileo Star to strike oil, in their respective events. Paul Kiarie, Justin Mburu, and, Onesmus Mutua, were similarly complemented with a treble.

NGONG RESULTS

12.45 pm - First Race - Christmas Carol Maiden (1,600m)

1. Mount Sinai (Josphat Kultiang)

2. Karowe (Paul Kiarie)

3. Captanne (James Muhindi)

Choc Chip and Miss Zuri withdrawn under Veterinary Certificate

Distance: half/seven. Time: 1:42:5/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-6. Runners: 3

Owned and trained by Joe Muya

1.20 pm - Second Race - Making Spirits Bright Maiden (1,200m)

1. Tenacious (Patrick Mungai)

2. Kara Soul (Daniel Tanui)

3. Kings Landing (Robert Mbatha)

Distance: 3.5/8/2.5/4. Time: 1:15:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 9-4. Runners: 6

Owned by Mary Binks. Trainer Stewart McCann

1.55 pm - Third Race - The Mzee Wa Pwani Trophy (1,400m)

1. Public Hero (Paul Kiarie) Jay Peg-Windward

2. X-Factor (Patrick Mungai)

3. Pharoah's Advocate (Richard Kibet)

4. Western Ballad (Daniel Tanui

Distance: 3.5/head/2.4/6.5. Time: 1:25:9/10 secs. Favourite: Several. Runners: 5

Owned by Justin Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua

2.30 pm - Fourth Race - Oh Christmas Tree Handicap (2,060m)

1. Chitaki Spring (Paul Kiarie)

2. Rifle Range (James Muhindi)

3. Piece of Cake (Lesley Sercombe)

Distance: head/2.75/quarter/4.4. Time: 2:15:8/10 secs. Favourite: Several. Runners: 7

Owned by Justin Mburu. Trainer Onesmus Mutua

3.05 pm - Fifth Race -  Advent Calendar Handicap (2,060m)

1. White Dragon (Lesley Sercombe)

2. Tenby (Richard Kibet)

3.Harbour Bay (Henry Muya)

Distance: 1.5/neck/1.4/short-head. Time: 2:14:3/10 secs. Favourite: Lettfot. Runners: 7

Owned by Mrs. Michael Spencer. Trainer Patsy Sercombe

3.35 pm - Sixth Race - Deck the Halls Handicap (1,600m)

1. Galileo Star (Henry Muya)

2. Fast Five (Lesley Secombe)

3. Shaman (Richard Kibet)

Distance: 1.4/2.75/5/8. Time: 1:40:4/10 secs. Favourite: Fast Five.  Runners: 8

Owned by D. Mahinda and Joe Muya. Trainer Joe Muya

4.10 pm - Seventh Race - Tis The Season to be Jolly Handicap (1,600m)

1. Go Pro (Henry Muya)

2. Glascote Rose (James Muhindi)

3. My Sam (Lesley Sercombe)

Abby Rose withdrawn at the start

Distance: 1.4/6/6.5/3. Time: 1:43:8/10. Favourite: My Sam. Runners: 6

Owned by D. Mahinda and Joe Muya. Trainer Joe Muya   

4.40 pm - Eighth Race - Christmastide Handicap (1,000m)

1. Makushla (Paul Kiarie)

2. Romeo Foxtrot (Michael Kiilu)

3. Crixus (Patrick Mungai)

Distance: 6/0.75/1.4/3. Time: 0:56:6/10 secs. Favourite: Crixus. Runners: 5

Owned by Justin Mburu.  Trainer Onesmus Mutua.

Next Meeting will be on December 16 for the H.V. Pirie Guineas Trial, Eldoret Race Club Cup, and, Uhuru Cup.