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'Darling Me' dominates Kenya Oaks race at Ngong
Jockey Michael Fundi celebrates atop Bedford while crossing the finishing line during The Spring Run Handicap race at Ngong Racecourse on June 2, 2024.
From ground zero, Michael Fundi rode an entrancing race on Darling Me, but, she tore his limbs apart, impatiently wanting to take flight. Upon release, Darling Me committed daylight robbery in the Kenya Oaks, pronouncing her arrival, countrywide.
A leg weary Coming Home, Roxy Music, and, Pinamar, were unable to create any suspense.
Game over exquisitely, for owners, Chic Equestrians, exultant at their premier Classic. Trainer, Joe Karari, and, Michael Fundi, also stitched the Tote Kenya Cup together with Madame Zee - an avid sprinter, beyond doubting shadows. Fundi then trebled up on Bedford in the Kenya Cambridgeshire, for Khayarunnasi Bakor and Wizza Ranch.
James Muhindi relished a wild hat-trick from Mo Showers, Antwerp, and, Gangster Grace.
NGONG RESULTS
1.00 pm - First Race - The Louis Cup (2,800m)
1. Mo Showers (James Muhindi) Royal Mo-Teenage Dream
2. Pedasos (Ramazan Wako)
3. Eton Star (Lesley Sercombe)
4. Allendale (James Muhindi)
Distance: 3.4/0.75/6.75. Time: 3:25:4/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 9-4. Runners: 5
Owned and trained by Joe Muya. Henry was unable to ride any horses
1.35 pm - Second Race - Western Ballad Maiden (1,400m)
1. Mystic Symphony (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Benchmark (James Muhindi)
3. Queen's Ransom (Wycliffe Matee)
Distance: 8.75/2. Time: 1:33:2/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-6. Runners: 3
Owned by Lady Spencer. Trainer Doctor Patsy Sercombe
2.10 pm - Third Race - The Lord McMillan Cup (1,600m)
1. Antwerp (James Muhindi) Westonian-Hatton Gardens
2. Grand Surabi (Michael Fundi)
3. Camberley (Paul Kiarie)
4. The Gambler (Ramazan Wako
Distance: 8/5.5/head. Time: 1:38:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-9. Runners: 7
Owned by Mary Binks. Trainer Julie McCann
2.45 pm - Fourth Race - The Kenya Cambridgeshire (1,800m)
1. Bedford (Michael Fundi) Westonian-Sonara
2. Arlington (James Muhindi)
3. Vuvuzela Umlilo (Wycliffe Matee)
4. Strider (Z. Munoro)
Distance: 11.4/1.75/25.4. Time: 1:50:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 6
Owned by Wizza Ranch. Trainer Khayrunnasi Bakor
Newmarket 2,000 Guineas Rowley Mile
1. Ruling Court (William Buick 9-2),
2. Field Of Gold 15-8f
3. Shadow Of Light 6-1
4. Tornado Alert 50-1
Trainer Charlie Appleby
Kentucky Derby 1.4 miles
1. Sovereignty (Junior Alvarado 9-1), Journalism 3-1, Baeza 12-1, Final Gambit 14-1, Owen Almighty 40-1 Trainer Bill Mott
3.20 pm - Fifth Race - The Kenya Oaks - (2,400m)
1. Darling Me (Michael Fundi) Westonian-Serene Geisha)
2. Coming Home (Ramazan Wako)
3. Roxy Music (James Muhindi)
4. Pinamar (Lesley Sercombe)
Distance: 3.4/3.4/0.75. Time: 2:43:3/10 secs. Favourite: Coming Home 7-4. Runners: 7
Owned by Chic Equestrians. Trainer Joe Karari
3.55 pm - Sixth Race - Manuscript Maiden (1,200m)
1. Gangster Grace (James Muhindi)
2. Pirate's Punch (Lesley Sercombe)
3. Roxy Baby (Abdullahi Tache)
Distance: 3/1.75/2.4. Time: 1:16:1/10 secs. Favourite: Pirate's Punch 9-4.
Runners: 6. Owned by Danuta Blackman and Mim Haynes. Trainer Oliver Gray
4.30 pm - Seventh Race - The Tote Kenya Cup (1,000m)
1. Madame Zee (Michael Fundi)
2. Trumpet Call (Lesley Sercombe)
3. Mo Fire (Ramazan Wako)
Distance: 3/4. Time: 1:01:1/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 9-4.Runners: 3
Owned by C. Brodie, K. Rashid. Trainer Joe Karari
Next meeting May 25, for the Champagne Stakes, Nairac Gold Circle, Goss Gold, and, Zariba Cups