Earn Your Stripes seems a cinch

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The running of the $930,000 - United Racehorse Trainers’ Association Trophy over nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) is the feature contest on tomorrow’s 10-race programme at Caymanas Park. The race has attracted 12 quality runners. Below is an analysis of the starters. CRIMSON: (3-y-o b g – Nuclear Wayne – Sarah […]

Overnight Allowance tailor made for Corazon

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The presence of My Elle Belle, Wartime, Corazon and Pleasant Secret is sure to make tomorrow’s Restricted Overnight Allowance contest very competitive. The four mentioned above are among 11 down to take part in the $1-million three-year-old and upwards event to be run over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m). Below is an analysis […]

Trainer Michael Francis moves from the US to Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Michael Francis has been hitting the headlines of late with his two recent winners Court Call and Luana. These two winners brought his tally to seven for this season. In an interview Francis told of his time as a race horse trainer. INTERVIEWER - (INT) MICHAEL FRANCIS - (MF) INT: What […]

Trainer Jason DaCosta travelling on his own path of success

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Jason DaCosta, whose father, Wayne DaCosta is the 18-time champion trainer, was recently honoured for his contribution to horse racing as a trainer who plies his trade in the United States, at an awards dinner, which was held on Thursday, November 7, at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Jason DaCosta on […]

Trainer Charlton Baker moved from hot walker and groom to conditioner

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Charlton Baker was recently honoured for his contribution to horse racing as a trainer who plies his trade in the United States, at an awards dinner, which was held on Thursday, November 7, at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Baker on the day when he was honoured had a record of […]

Rum With Me makes noticeable debut

THE RACE Rum With Me, a precocious-looking son of Zacapa by the stallion Casual Trick, bred and owned by Oakridge Farms and presented in good nick for his baptism to racing by trainer Gary Subratie, won the Stewards’ Cup by 2 1/2 lengths after completing five furlongs (1000 metres) round in a time of 1:00.3 […]

California Horse Racing Board elects vet as new chairman

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — The California Horse Racing Board has chosen a longtime veterinarian as its new chairman. Gregory Ferraro was elected Thursday during the board's meeting at Del Mar racetrack north of San Diego. He was appointed to the governing body five months ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ferraro noted the board has […]

Santa Anita to race less this winter in bad weather

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita will race less, if at all, in inclement weather during its winter-spring meet that begins on Dec. 26, although what factors will decide whether racing occurs in such conditions haven't been announced. Led by new chairman Gregory Ferraro, the California Horse Racing Board approved Santa Anita's racing license […]