The turf and centre field at the Garrison Savannah looks in pristine condition ahead of today’s ten-race card. (Picture by Nick Maitland.)

Zeeko, Walcott win feature race

Article by Lindon Yarde

Zeeko and jockey Rickey Walcott pulled off an upset to win Saturday’s feature Gordon Lewis Memorial Handicap over 1 570 metres at the historic Garrison Savannah.

That performance gave the jockey a riding brace and trainer Jean-Marc Cozier a sweep of the top three positions in the race.

In the event for three-year-old and other horses rated 140-122 and below, Zeeko was always in contention, lying in second position behind leader Bajan Azteca.

The winning three-year-old colt, who is owned by Nalicia Cozier, maintained that position until challenging for the lead as the horses approached the two-furlong mark. (LY)

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