Sifi Moyo wins The Beryl Markham Cup

By Oscar Pilipili

A happy atmosphere at Ngong was created in The Beryl Markham Cup, as on-lookers were amused that all six horses seemed to be carrying their jockeys at rather high velocity.

Sifi Moyo (Jacob Lokorian), finally ventured to the front from Warai (Ibrahim Wachira), Secret War (Paul Kiarie), and, Drummond (Charles Mwangi), after what seemed to be some interference in the straight.

The Ambulance broke down prior to racing, which caused some delays, neatly salvaged by astute Stewards.

1.35 Pm: FIRST RACE — Marigold Handicap (2,060m)

1. Malmsey ................(Julie McCann)

2. Breido ..................(Jacob Lokorian)

3. Nashville.................. (Daniel Tanui)

Distance: 1.5/2.4/4. Time: 2:2/5 seconds. Owned by Runye Karlsen and David Armstrong. Trainer: Julie McCann

2.10 Pm: SECOND RACE — Lily Handicap (1,600m)

1. Sanderling ...............(Daniel Tanui)

2. Te Kanewa ...................(J. Muhindi)

3. Legionnaire .....................(M. Abdi)

Distance: Half/1.75/3/3.4. Time: 1:45. Owned and trained by Joe Muya

2.45 Pm: THIRD RACE – Ivy Maiden (1,800m)

1. Make Haste ........(Charles Mwangi)

2. Morse Code ......(Lesley Sercombe)

3. Potpourri .............(Patrick Mungai)

Distance: 2/4.5/neck/8.4. Time: 1:56:7/10 seconds. Owned by S. Patel and K. Shah. Trainer: Bindya Devani

3.20 Pm: FOURTH RACE – The Beryl Markham Cup (2,060m)

1. Sifi Moyo .............(Jacob Lokorian)

2. Warai .................(Ibrahim Wachira)

3. Secret War ...................(Paul Kiarie)

Distance: 6/short head/3/4/7.5. Time: 2:15:7/10 seconds. Owned by Rainbow Warriors. Trainer: Oliver Gray.

3.55 Pm: FIFTH RACE — Daisy Handicap (1,400m)

1. Rainbows End (.............Paul Kiarie)

2. Morgiana .............(Jacob Lokorian)

3. Halfmoon Bay .............(J. Muhindi)

Distance: half/half/2.5/1.4. Time: 1:30:5/10 seconds. Owned by Veterans Syndicate. Trained Gilly Fraser

4.25 Pm: SIXTH RACE — Olive Maiden (1,200m)

1. Blockbuster ......(Lesley Sercombe)

2. Borodin .............(Ibrahim Wachira)

3. Rankin .....................(Daniel Tanui)

Distance: 1/6.4/6/2.5 Time: 1:13:3/10 seconds. Owned by Carol Bremner and Yogesh Patel. Trainer: Patsy Sercombe.

Next meeting — Pedigree Fillies Guineas, February 14.