Thrilling Day of Racing as Meeting 8 Delivers Drama Across All Categories

Meeting 8 on 22 February 2026 produced a full afternoon of competitive racing, beginning with Race 1 (Copper), where ORO DOC claimed his first win of the year. Guided expertly by Daniel Hili, he sprinted clear in the final straight to hold off ICE DREAM KERUZOC and FEBUS DU JUILLE.

In Race 2 (Bronze), JODEON secured his first Maltese victory, responding strongly to Redent Magro’s move 600m out and resisting OYESS LJ late on. Race 3 (Bronze) saw KALINA D’EP make it two in a row, leading throughout under Paul Galea despite pressure from FIRST DES PLEIGNES and EINDHOVEN DL. In Race 4 (Bronze), JASMIN FLEURY stormed from the back to win comfortably after a decisive move 750m from home.

Race 5 (Bronze) delivered a thrilling finish as INSTANT DE BEAUM surged late to snatch victory by a head. The Apprentice Drivers Gold Race (Race 6) went to DIAMANT DU RUEL, who fought off CINIK D’AGHI for his 17th local win. Race 7 (Premier) was dominated by IN MY WAY DAMGARD, leading from start to finish.

The highlight, Race 8 – Assikura Gold Championship Final, saw GOLD FROM HEAVEN power home for back‑to‑back titles for Paul Galea. Closing the day, Race 9 was won convincingly by FAR WEST DE CHENU, while Race 10 saw GONE complete a coast‑to‑coast victory for Rodney Gatt’s third win of the meeting.

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