There will be no Triple Crown winner this season, the potential champion ambushed along the way to a projected sweep of Philippine horse racing’s bejeweled spectacle.
Radio Bell stole the thunder from Triple Crown sweep contender Basheirrou by emerging dominant in the third leg of the Philracom Triple Crown at the Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite Sunday.
Businessman/sportsman Elmer de Leon’s Bell Racing Stable flagbearer basked in the glow of triumph by the far second choice who was expertly ridden by star jockey Jonathan Hernandez.
Stopping the clock at an imposing 2:07.6 (with quarters of 24-23′-25-26′-28′) over the 2000 meter distance, Radio Bell by Sakima out of Radioactive Love bided his time before making a dramatic move to thwart the odds.
From the gate, Gomezian and history-seeking Basheirrou moved to tow the field, engaging in a one-on-one duel to dictate the pace early with coupled runners Brother Son and Charm Campaign in third and fourth, respectively.
Just a blip in the radar, Radio Bell was tucked well within striking distance in fifth.
It was at the half-mile pole that Hernandez stirred things up, passing the stablemates to take third spot behind the two front-runners who continued the blinding pace going to the home stretch.
With 400 meters left, the chestnut filly pulled abreast and then grabbed the lead, eventually blowing the competition away for a coasting five length victory over Jungkook, Enigma Uno and Gomezian which came in second, third and fourth, respectively.
Top favorite Basheirrou was gobbled up by the onrushing pack at the finish, becoming the latest victim of the Triple Crown’s back-breaking third leg after Yes Pogi who won the first two legs in 2010 but was nipped at the wire by Carriedo in the clinching third leg.
Heneral Kalentong remains the last Triple Crown champion in 2020.
The win was worth P2.1 million to the winning connections along with the Ramon Orlina trophy.
Jungkook’s posse took home P787,500 while Enigma Uno and Gomezian brought home P437,500 and P175,000, respectively.
Radio Bell foils Basheirrou’s bid for Triple Crown greatness
CAP: Radio Bell humbles the field, including first two-leg winner Basheirrou to rule the third leg of the Philracom Triple Crown by five lengths.
There will be no Triple Crown winner this season, the potential champion ambushed along the way to a projected sweep of Philippine horse racing’s bejeweled spectacle.
Radio Bell stole the thunder from Triple Crown sweep contender Basheirrou by emerging dominant in the third leg of the Philracom Triple Crown at the Santa Ana Park in Naic, Cavite Sunday.
Businessman/sportsman Elmer de Leon’s Bell Racing Stable flagbearer basked in the glow of triumph by the far second choice who was expertly ridden by star jockey Jonathan Hernandez.
Stopping the clock at an imposing 2:07.6 (with quarters of 24-23′-25-26′-28′) over the 2000 meter distance, Radio Bell by Sakima out of Radioactive Love bided his time before making a dramatic move to thwart the odds.
From the gate, Gomezian and history-seeking Basheirrou moved to tow the field, engaging in a one-on-one duel to dictate the pace early with coupled runners Brother Son and Charm Campaign in third and fourth, respectively.
Just a blip in the radar, Radio Bell was tucked well within striking distance in fifth.
It was at the half-mile pole that Hernandez stirred things up, passing the stablemates to take third spot behind the two front-runners who continued the blinding pace going to the home stretch.
With 400 meters left, the chestnut filly pulled abreast and then grabbed the lead, eventually blowing the competition away for a coasting five length victory over Jungkook, Enigma Uno and Gomezian which came in second, third and fourth, respectively.
Top favorite Basheirrou was gobbled up by the onrushing pack at the finish, becoming the latest victim of the Triple Crown’s back-breaking third leg after Yes Pogi who won the first two legs in 2010 but was nipped at the wire by Carriedo in the clinching third leg.
Heneral Kalentong remains the last Triple Crown champion in 2020.
The win was worth P2.1 million to the winning connections along with the Ramon Orlina trophy.
Jungkook’s posse took home P787,500 while Enigma Uno and Gomezian brought home P437,500 and P175,000, respectively.
