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Hurbun WilliamsSunday, June 30, 2013IMPORTED colt Reasonable Press, well handled by claiming apprentice Orlando Foster, took full advantage of the handicaps and beat Commanding Chief, the 2011 Jamaica St Leger winner in the $786,500 Tsetsi “Lights Out” Davis Trophy Open Allowance race, by one length at Caymanas Park yesterday.Trained by Philip Feanny for owner Hamark Farms Reasonable Press, the 4-5 second favourite carried a mere 52.0 kg and ran 1,820 metres in a time of 1:56.1 to defeat the top weight and 6-5 favourite Commanding Chief toting 57.0 kg for the second time in their two meetings this season.From very early Commanding Chief ridden by Shane Ellis, looked out of it as another American-bred colt Uppa Tune, ridden by Richard Mitchell, streaked off with the lead, tracked by Reasonable Press who eventually drew level. Commanding Chief made a valiant attempt to get on terms with the leaders approaching the home turn but the heavy impost had taken its toll on the big colt and, although getting past Uppa Tune in the drive, could not pass Reasonable Press.Sweet Trail, a 6-1 chance ridden by Dick Cardenas, came on late to finish third with Uncle Donny ridden by Omar Walker completing the frame at odds of 3-1 in the field of five. Six runners were declared but Golden Opportunity, stablemate of Commanding Chief, bolted to reduce the field.Earlier, Deliciosa, a 9-2 bet ridden by Devon A Thomas, ran through in the final strides to the wire to win the $492,000 Sports Journalist of Jamaica Trophy feature by one length
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Reasonable Press in command
