NO Escape, owned by Mr Leslie Palm, emerged as one of Derby favourites when he put up a remarkable performance to win the “Chairman's Challenge Cup” at the Accra Race Course at the week-end, reports DAN RANA.
Ridden by former champion jockey R. Nettey, No Escape faced the starters with six other rivals in the nine-furlong for Third Division “A” “B” horses, the principal race on the fourth day of the Ga Homowo meeting.
It was all set by 5.15 p.m. with the large crowd poised to watch a thrilling finish. A few minutes later, they were off to a good start with Ameer setting the pace followed by No Escape, Royal Knight and Belle Fille.
After passing the Presidential Stand for the first time, it became evident that No Escape will be hard to beat despite the stern challenge offered by Belle Fille, Silverno and African Queen II.
As they ascended the Conference Centre hill, Nettey let off No Escapee who increased the speed to win with plenty to spare.
On behalf of the chairman of the Accra Turf Club, Nana Danso Ayeman who was bereaved and co uld not attend the meeting, a member of the Board of Stewards, Mrs Elizabeth Davis presented the magnificent “Chairman's Cup” to jockey R.. Nettey who in turn gave it to the owner of the horses, Mr Leslie Palm amid wild cheers.
Below are the detailed results:
1st race: (4A) 7 Furs. 1 Don Diego, Atuko 2. Prada, O. Lamptey 3 Liza, J. L. Lamptey Time; 1min 52secs. Tote: ¢1,200.
2nd race: (4B) 5Furs. 1. Die Hard, E. Adjetey 2. Teishi Niodamoshi, E. Barnor 3. My Fiancee, J. Lamptey Time; 1min 12secs. Tote ¢1,200.
3rd race: (3A) 5Furs 1. Macarena Queen, J. Lamptey 2. Idetso II, E. Attoh 3. Twilight Magic, A. Mensah Time; 1min. 11secs. Tote: ¢1,700.
4th race: (3B & 3A) 9Fur “Chairman's Challenge Cup” 1. No Escape II, R. Nettey 2. Silverno, E. Barnor 3. Belle Fille, J. Lamptey Time; 2min. 30secs Tote: ¢2,000.
5th race: (2B &2A) 6Furs. 1. Samorai, E. Adjetey 2. Great Prophecy, A. Joseph 3. Destiny, I. Amadu Time; 1min. 31secs Tote: ¢1,200.
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