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Dataman conquers Qlympic Kremlin in feature showdown
Banks Classic 2026…
Dataman (centre) took down Anthem King (left), and Olympic Kremlin (right)
Kaieteur Sports – Master Z dynamic horse Dataman displayed class of the highest order to clinch a massive victory at the Banks Classic at Port Mourant Turf Club.
Watched by a packed racetrack, Dataman stopped the clock in one minute 33 seconds in the one mile feature and walked away as the best horse, claiming the G$ 2 million prize.
Jumbo Jet Racing Stables completed a dominant day as Anthem King ran second, pipping the returning Olympic Kremlin in an all-time classic. Order and Progress finished fourth.
Race one began with the L Non Earners Last three starts. On a packed field Top of the Cloud proved too hot to handle, clinching a thrilling win. Angel had to settle for second while Patriotism finished third. Dan Star ran fourth.
In the L Class Maiden crowd favorite Dr J pulled off a victory of note while Miss Simran ran second. Perfect Trip gave good competition but had to settle for third while Citation ran fourth.
The three-year-old Guyana bred non winners of two had a packed field of 11, but it was Torpedo Jet who flew to a scintillating win. The Jumbo Jet horse, piloted by seasoned jockey Colin Ross was all class in the 6.5 furling race. After Torpedo Jet stopped the clock at one minute and 25 seconds, Monica Time finished second while Miracle Boy ran third followed by Granite Storm.
Race four looked evenly poised as the horses galloped together in the J3 and Lower. Sakar had the most gas in the tank to come out on top of an exciting race. She’s a Monica ran second while Regal Surprise ran third an Heartland ran fourth.
The Sprint Classic which saw four horses running for 6.5 furlung was won by the ever consistent Js Raving Stables. Regal Man started in fine fashion to complete a gate to pole win, stopping the clock at one minute 19’seconds. One Sharp Cookie looked sharp, but was not sharp enough; and settled for second. John Bull ran third and Rei Da Brincaderia finished fourth.
The closest race of the day was the G Class and Lower Open to West Indian bred also Open to F class Non winners in the last three starts. Grande Rainha was the first to jump out of the gate but Amicable Kate was equally up to the task. It was a photo finish in race six. Stormy Victory ran third and Kanem finished fourth.
The cameramen had a busy day as another photo finish was on the card. She WBO on Time won the I-Class and Lower to West Indian bred. Just Exhale edged Sydney for second while Blinding Light ran fourth.
The penultimate race of the day was the F Class and Lower Open to E Class and four-year-old imported maidens in Guyana. The Jumbo Jet Racing Stales Barbra, set the tone and it was Jockey Colin Ross who registered his third win of the day. Full Liberty settled for second while Front Line Warrior ran third.
Despite the brief showers the Banks Classic was deemed a grand success. The next race set for Phagwah at the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club.
The winning circle at Port Mourant Turf Club where Anthem King and Dataman is flocked by sponsors and officials
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