[attach id=247617 size="medium"]Nabab du Chatelet grabbed victory in yesterday’s Tazza l-Kbira final at the Marsa racetrack. Photo: Ian Pace[/attach]

The highlight of yesterday’s programme at the Marsa Race Track was the Tazza l-Kbira championship final on a long distance of 2,640m. This race, reserved for our best trotters, was won by Nabab du Chatelet under the guidance of Charles Camilleri.

This final formed part of the 13th meeting of the year made up of seven races all for trotters.

Initially, 12 horses qualified for the Tazza l-Kbira final but few hours prior to the start, Swedish veteran Count Of Life and French Quebec, were scratched.

The Tazza l-Kbira was organized in conjunction with Dragonara Brasserie and before the start of the race the drivers and owners of the finalists were officially presented to the hundreds of racing enthusiasts present at the in an official parade which included the participation of drivers with classic vintage cars and motorcycles.

It was Nitesco d’Antony (David Ellul) who made the fastest start, opening a half length lead from Original Blue (Chris Cassar) and Nino de Saintho (Cliferty Calleja).

But after 400m, Nitesco d’Antony was overtaken by Nabab du Chatelet (Charles Camilleri).

Nabab du Chatelet continued to run untroubled till the end and finished first by a length from Nino de Saintho (Cliferty Calleja).

Okilaibo (Julian Farrugia) and Mig Of The Wood (Rodney Gatt) ended in third and fourth place respectively.

For Nabab du Chatelet this was its third win in a row and clocked an average time of 1.15.9” per kilometer.

Parliamentary Secretary for Sport Stefan Buontempo presented the winning trophy to Oliver Bonello and Camilleri owner and driver respectively of the winning horse.

In the only class Gold race on the card, Phenix de la Roque (Noel Baldacchino) surged ahead with a lap to go in order to chalk up its first win in front of Ouistiti d’Anjou (Carl Caruana) and Ironbar (Julian Farrugia). Kapro Wareco (Mario Fenech) ended fourth.

Yesterday’s card included also three races for class Silver trotters.

A keen tussle between three horses ensued in the final straight of the first class Silver race. It was favourite Mr Snowman (Rodney Gatt) which secured its third win of the year from Bankir Zon (Clint Vassallo) and Victory Farming (Peter Paul Said).

Nobleness Dubrio (Noel Baldacchino) led all the way in the second class Silver race. This French trotter also gained its first win of the year by half length from Max Galbe (Carmelo Agius), Otas Fighter (Carl Caruana) and Darco As (Mark Tanti).

In the third class Silver race, Iatas Kid (Darren Mizzi) was unchallenged during the 2,640m distance to cruise to its first win of the season.

French newcomer Quid de Belle Vue (Charles Camilleri) was second ahead of another French debutante, Quintin Malin (Eman Attard) and Affe Fager (Brian Zammit).

Another racing programme is scheduled for Friday at Marsa with the first race scheduled at 6.30pm.

Yesterday’s winners

Race 1: Copper – Jet Starline (Mario Fenech) 1.19.5”
Race 2: Silver – Mr Snowman (Rodney Gatt) 1.17.3”
Race 3: Bronze – Nep (Christian Xerri) 1.19.4”
Race 4: Silver – Nobleness Dubrio (Noel Baldacchino) 1.17.8”
Race 5: Silver – Iatas Kid (Darren Mizzi) 1.17”
Race 6: Tazza l-Kbira final – Nabab du Chatelet (Charles Camilleri) 1.15.9”
Race 7: Gold – Phenix de la Roque (Noel Baldacchino) 1.16.8”

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