This archive report was first published on 2 December 2019.
Public Hero Wins Gold Circle Trophy in Ngong ¶
On a day when crowds braved the El Nino-induced rain, seven-year-old Public Hero, ridden by Robert Mbatha, stole the show at the Gold Circle Trophy at Ngong on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Public Hero, ridden by Robert Mbatha, symbolized that age is meaningless when redressing a bewildered Fast Five by 8 lengths.
James Muhindi, with self-belief brimming, took over by country miles in the Five Golden Rigs Handicap, from a weary Kidnap.
Plucky Quickfire and Romeo Foxtrot, ensured The Montgomery Bowl would be much more intensive as they whooshed away from Macushla.
Onesmus Mutua was always going to snare the Seven Swans Handicap as he entered all six runners.
James Muhindi struck a treble, while Robert Mbatha had fun with two. Fruity Cake was mostly evenly distributed, and the Patsy Sercombe/Mim Haynes combo did not disappoint, also on a double.
Results:
- 1.15 pm - The Gold Circle Goss Trophy (2,060m)
- 1. Public Hero (Robert Mbatha) Jay Peg-Windward
- 2. Fast Five (Lesley Sercombe)
- 3. King of Oxted (Henry Muya)
- 4. Zodi West (Michael Kiilu)
- Distance: 8/2.4/8/1.5. Time: 2:27:1/10 secs.
- 1.50 pm - Three French Hens Handicap (1,200m)
- 1. The Bar (James Muhindi)
- 2. Dusha (Patrick Mungai)
- 3. Abby Rose (Peter Kinuthia)
- Distance: 8/5.5/2.4/3. Time: 1:14:8/10 secs.
- 2.25 pm - Four Calling Birds Handicap (1,800m)
- 1. Duke Hour (James Muhindi)
- 2. Comic Star (Lesley Sercombe)
- 3. Winter Comet (Jacob Lokorian)
- Distance: 4.5/1/short-head/6.5. Time: 1:57:9/10 secs.
- 3.00 pm - Five Golden Rings Handicap (1,600m)
- 1. Marais (James Muhindi)
- 2. Kidnap (Jacob Lokorian)
- 3. Flamboyant (Henry Muya)
- Distance: 9.5/8/1/5. Time: 1:43:5/10 secs.
- 3.35 pm - The Montgomery Bowl (1,400m)
- 1. Quickfire (Patrick Mungai) Greatwallofchina-On Fire
- 2. Romeo Foxtrot (Daniel Tanui)
- 3. Macushla (Paul Kiarie)
- Distance: 1/0.75/2.5/half. Time: 1:29:7/10 secs.
- 4.10 pm - Seven Swans A Swimming Handicap (2,400m)
- 1. Notorious (Robert Mbatha)
- 2. Supreme Rock (Jacob Lokorian)
- 3. Emmy Award (Paul Kiarie)
- Distance: 0.75/7.5/2.4/8. Time: 2:48:3/10 secs.
Next Meeting: December 15, 2019, for the H. V. Pirie Guineas Trial, Uhuru Cup, and, Lord McMillan Trophy.
