This archive report was first published on 17 November 2019.
Harbour Bay Wins Conference Cup by a Nose at Ngong ¶
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, Harbour Bay, owned and trained by Joe Muya, won the Conference Cup at Ngong racecourse by a nose.
The race was a closely contested event, with Harbour Bay and White Dragon, ridden by Henry Muya and Lesley Sercombe respectively, taking the initiative to press on gallantly, separated by a mere nostril.
Harbour Bay has always been a consistent performer, with seven wins and eight places to his name. He has been owned and trained by Joe Muya up at Lake Nakuru.
Lesley Sercombe also had a successful day, riding Comic Star and Chicago to impressive victories. Comic Star powered away at full stretch to reach Ol Kokwe Island, while Chicago braced himself in the Chemurkeu Hot Springs Handicap.
The Kenyatta Cup did not match its billing, with Gold Pot walking over Pharoah's Advocate, who smashed Caen. Zodi West never managed to become involved.
The annual award was presented to Justice Leneola, David/Maggie Gray, A. Helfritz, and Doctor John Sercombe by Doctor Joe Wanjui.
Results ¶
- 1. Harbour Bay (Henry Muya) - Curved Ball-Harbour Light
- 2. White Dragon (Lesley Sercombe)
- 3. Clothes Horse (Richard Kibet)
- 4. Fast Five (Patrick Mungai)
Distance: nose/1.5/1. Time: 2:51:9/10 secs. Favourite: Clothes Horse. Runners: 4
Next Meeting ¶
The next meeting at Ngong racecourse is scheduled for November 3, 2019, for the Jeoffrey Griffin Trophy and Stewards Handicap Trophy.
