Jockey Rachel Venniker urges Sheriff John Stone to fully grasp Kenya Guineas Classic
Jockey Rachel Venniker of South Africa leads Sheriff John Stone to victory in the Kenya Guineas at Ngong Racecourse on January 26, 2025.
You have to admire South African jockey, Rachel Venniker, simply dilly dallying on Sheriff John Stone, as others thought they might escape freely, in the Kenya Guineas.
Act of Genius had a wonderful cool ride from Salman Khan, mostly out front, as Treasure Cove could find no more to bestow. Antwerp and Shwayze, received limited air-time from Duncan Scotty.
Venniker was enjoying bowling along on the long-striding Sheriff Stone, who appeared from another colony, smooth as silk, ears pricked, fully aware of his nobility. Racing Rascals Syndication, were totally spell-bound, but luxuriously vocal.
Affiliated to the Sheriff's connections, was Player X who annihilated Chilli Cup opposition. It must be noted, Rachel never used her whip on either horse, both trained by Joe Karari.
Lesley Sercombe had a fun afternoon with a juicy hat-trick from Beeston, Coming Home, and, Pinamar. Paul Kiarie ticked the other box on Lewis for Wakini Ndegwa. Distances speak for themselves. Nothing was within whisker proximity.
Jockey Rachel Venniker of South Africa aboard Carlisle (right) and jockey Paul Kiarie aboard Lewis and Camberley compete without a jockey in the 1800m Limuru Gymkhana Cup race at Ngong racecourse on January 26, 2025.
RESULTS
1.35 pm - First Race - Risky Business Handicap (1,400m)
1. Coming Home (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Eton Star (Ramazan Wako)
3. Pedasos (Salman Khan)
Distance: 5.5/0.75/1.4. Time: 1:26:6/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 6
Owned by Carol Bremner, Mim Haynes, and, P. Blackman. Trainer Doctor Patsy Sercombe
2.10 pm - Second Race - Turn of Speed Maiden (1,800m)
Jockey Lesley Sercombe steers Pinamar across the finish line in The Turn of Speed Maiden race at Ngong racecourse on January 26, 2025.
1. Pinamar (Lesley Sercombe)
2. Kenny (Wycliffe Matee)
3. Star Dream (Henry Muya)
Distance: 17.4/2.4/10.4. Time: 1:54:1/10 secs. Favourite: Kenny 7-4. Runners: 6
Owned by Ngong Raiders. Tainer Doctor Patsy Sercombe.
2.45 pm - Third Race - The Limuru Gymkhana Cup (1,800m)
1. Lewis (Paul Kiarie) Westonian-Ellie
2. Carlisle (Rachel Venniker)
3. Dalkeith (Henry Muya)
4. Darling Me (Salman Khan)
Distance: 4.75/7.75/3.75. Time: 1:53:1/10 secs. Favourite: Nothing specific. Runners: 6
Owned by Wakini Ndegwa. Trainer Oliver Gray
3.20 pm - Fourth Race - The Kenya Guineas (1,600m)
Jockey Rachel Venniker of South Africa (left) is joined by Racing Rascals member Louis Musonera to display the Kenya Guineas Trophy after winning the 1600m race aboard Sherif John Stone at Ngong Race Course on January 26, 2025.
1. Sheriff John Stone (Rachel Venniker) Master of my Fate-Party Crasher
2. Act of Genius (Salman Khan)
3. Treasure Cove (James Muhindi)
4. Antwerp (N. Karanja)
5. Swayze (Wycliffe Matee)
Distance: 7.5/5.4/2.75. Time: 1:39:2/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 8
Owned by Racing Rascals 20 members. Trainer Joe Karari
3.55 pm - Fifth Race - The Chilli Cup - (1,200m)
1. Player X (Rachel Venniker) Master of my Fate-Katch
2. Arlington (Wycliffe Matee)
3. Joanna (Ramazan Wako)
4. Twyford (Lesley Sercombe)
Distance: 7.4/half/4.5. Time: 1:12:2/10 secs. Favorite: Wiiner 6-4. Runners: 6
Owned by Racing Rascals. Trainer Joe Karari
4.30 pm - Sixth Race - The Duke of Manchester Cup (1,200m)
1. Beeston (Lesley Sercombe) Westonian-Rami
2. Rahal (A. Tache)
3. High Legislation (Wycliffe Matee)
4. Pretty Pearl (James Muhindi)
Distance: 4.4/3.4/10.4. Time: 1:12:3/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-7 .Runners: 4
Owned by Carol Bremner and Mim Haynes. Trainer Doctor Patsy Sercombe
Next meeting February 16 - for the Fillies Guineas, Kenya Gold Cup, and, Montgomery Bowl