Fly First Class takes the first with Dane Nelson
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Fly First Class, a three-year-old bay filly by Market Rally – So Blessed, easily took the first of 11 races at Caymanas Park a short while ago. It was an easy win for jockey Dane Nelson as the anticipated challenge from number eight District Attorney did not materialise. Fly First Class owned […]
Legal wrangling delays decision on New Mexico racino license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators marked another special meeting Friday without making a final decision on the state's sixth and final license for a horse racetrack and casino, a move that could potentially push the matter into next year after a new governor takes the helm. The Racing Commission met behind closed doors […]
New Jersey looks at renewed horse racing subsidies
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is considering renewing financial subsidies to its horse racing industry. Former Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, ended state support for the industry seven years ago, diverting the money to help struggling Atlantic City. But under his Democratic successor, Phil Murphy, the state is advancing a $100 million plan to […]
Baltimore Mayor eyes overhauling racetrack without moving Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Endorsing a proposed $424 million overhaul of the Baltimore track that hosts the Preakness Stakes, Mayor Catherine Pugh says the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown wouldn't necessarily have to be relocated. The Baltimore Sun reports the mayor said Friday that she believes the Pimlico Race Course could be demolished and […]
Number eleven in the 11th race – Harry’s Train is the ‘Cook Food Special’
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Never one to be excited by the lot of favourites, the ‘Cook Food Specialist’, Dr Paul Wright is playing the numbers on today’s (Saturday, December 22, 2018) 11-race card at Caymanas Park. The ‘Cook Food Special’ is number 11 in the 11th race, Harry’s Train who according to Dr Paul has been […]
DACOSTA VS NUNES - The battle well and truly on
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Never before in this history of racing at Caymanas Park has three race days being so important in the careers of two trainers. Anthony Nunes leads Wayne DaCosta by $127,700 in the race for the trainers’ championships with both conditioners digging deep into their barns for runners on today’s card of 11 […]
Three trophies on Saturday’s card – predictions
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There are three trophy races on today’s (Saturday, December 22) 11-race card at Caymanas Park. These trophy races are the Flossie McNeil Memorial Cup, divided into two sections for three-year-olds and up – non-winners of two (fillies and mares) over six furlongs (1,200 metres); The Sunnyside Stakes over 5 ½ furlongs (1,100 […]