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Sheriff John stone pips Bampton in Alico Cup at Ngong

Jockey Paul Kiarie

Jockey Paul Kiarie celebrates ahead of others atop Swayze to win the 61 Years of Independence handicap race, on December 8, 2024, at Ngong Race Course

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

By  Deja Vu

Grand Surabi, Dalkeith, Easterly, Carlisle, and, Bampton, all shared a touch of leadership in the Alico Cup, un-beknowing that Lesley Sercombe was full of bonny on Joe Karari's, Sheriff John Stone at the Ngong Racecourse on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The mother of all heists this one, as our Sheriff headed Bampton, exchanging few punches. Guineas prognosis surely given a boost for Racing Rascals on Sunday.

Ripon, Strider, and, Beeston, were very much together for a few furlongs, until Ripon shaved his critics who thought he only sprinted. Michael Fundi let Ripon go from the 1,600m Uhuru Cup off, then assumed this role by his lonely self, for Wizza Ranch. Strider caved, while Beeston said 'forget it.'

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Micheal Fundi,

Jockey Club of Kenya Director Muturi Mutuota (right) hands over Uhuru Cup to Jockey Micheal Fundi, after winning the 1600m race atop Ripon at Ngong on December 8, 2024.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

1.00 pm - First Race - The Zariba Cup (2,400m)

1. Russian Wonder (Charles Kimani) Flower Alley-Tsarina

2. Cranleigh (Henry Muya)

Deon and Vuvuzela Umlilo withdrawn

Distance: 1.5. Time: 2:53:00 secs. Favourite: Both 4-6. Runners: 2

Owned by J. Ponsonby, Jennifer Ratcliff, Captain T. Oruya. Trainer Joe Karari


1.35 pm - Second Race - The Jamhuri Maiden (2,060m)


1. Hindi Queen (Henry Muya)

2. Kenny (Paul Kiarie)

3. Pedasos (Michael Fundi

Distance: 5/neck/half. Time: 2:13:2/10 secs. Favourite: Nothing specific. Runners: 5

Owned and trained by Joe Muya


2.10 pm - Third Race - The Alico Cup (1,800m)

1. Sheriff John Stone (Lesley Sercombe) Master of my Fate-Party Crasher

2. Bampton (Ramazan Wako)

3. Carlisle (N. Karanja)

4. Grand Surabi (K. Ngugi)

Distance: head/4.4/2.4. Time: 1:53:6/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-9. Runners: 7

Owned by Racing Rascals. Trainer Joe Karari


2.45 pm - Fourth Race - 61 Years of Independence Handicap (1,600m)

1. Swayze (Paul Kiarie)

2. Lewis (Charles Kimani)

3. Sticky Ricket (Michael Fundi)

Distance: 2/2.4/20. Time: 1:40:7/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 6-4. Runners: 6

Owned by Mary Binks. Trainer Julie McCann


3.20 pm - Fifth Race - The Uhuru Cup (1,600m)

Michael Fundi

Jockey Michael Fundi rides Ripon to 1600m Uhuru Cup victory on December 8, 2024 at Ngong.,

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

1. Ripon (Michael Fundi) Westonian-Rami

2. Strider (Henry Muya)

3. Beeston (Lesley Sercombe

Distance: 5.5/1.4. Time: 1:00:5/10 secs. Favourite: Beeston 4-6. Runners: 3

Owned by Wizza Ranch. Trainer Tony Kuria


3.55 pm - Sixth Race - The JCK November Rose Bowl (1,000m)

1. Player X (Michael Fundi) Master of my Fate-Katch

2. Eton Star (Lesley Sercombe)

3. Joanna (Charles Kimani)

4. Camberley (Paul Kiarie)

Distance: 3.4/4/4.75. Time: 1:00:4/10 secs. Favourite: Winner 4-6.Runners: 6

Owned by Racing Racals. Trainer Joe Karari


4.30 pm - Seventh Race - Republic Day Maiden (1,200m)

1. Act of Genius (Michael Fundi)

2. Roxy Music (Paul Kiarie)

3. Pin up Gal (Lesley Sercombe

Distance: 15.4/1.4. Time: 1:11:3/10 secs. Favourite: Roxy Music 4-6. Runners: 3

Owned by C. Brodie, the Ubuntu Syndicate. Trainer Joe Karari

Next meeting Saturday, December 21 - for the Mzee Wa Pawani Trophy, H. V. Pirie Guinas Trial, Air Force Trophy


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