US RACING: Sir Winston returns to the winning trail

Belmont Stakes hero Sir Winston, making his first start on dirt since his Triple Crown victory last June, surged last to first on Friday in an allowance optional claiming race at Aqueduct that will have the Mark Casse trainee climbing back up the class ladder The son of Awesome Again, a Tracy Farmer homebred, trailed […]

Adoration takes Mercury Sprint – one to watch

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Three-year-old bay colt Adoration from the barn of Philip Feanny made an impressive debut, and in doing so sent a loud signal to his peers for the upcoming Classic races. Adoration romped home by nine lengths in the Mercury Sprint co-feature race at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 25. Bred by Adore […]

Bold Aflair looks good in Overnight straight five

KINGSTON, Jamaica - With no Open Allowance or Grade One races around these days, the Overnight Allowance grouping has become the star attraction at the races. Tomorrow, that trend continues with another Overnight staging, this time, 10 horses have been nominated to chart a course down the five-furlong (1,000 metres) course. Below is an analysis […]

Apprentice Samantha Fletcher yearns for the saddle after injury

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Following her visit to a nephrologist (doctor specialising in diseases of the kidney) at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on January 14, popular female apprentice jockey Samantha Fletcher says she is doing much better. Fletcher, who is now resting at home, is eager to put her feet in the stirrups as soon […]

The rush is one – as Green Gold Rush lights up the track

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Green Gold Rush, a bay colt by Adore The Gold - Princess Lorna, running for the first time, justified his 3/5 favouritism by shedding his maiden tag with a 6 1/2-length victory. Trained by Adin Williams, Green Gold Rush was successful in a Maiden Condition race for native-bred three-year-olds going six-and-a-half furlongs […]

Attorney General holds court in Eight Thirty Sprint

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Attorney General, a three-year-old grey filly by American Dance - Saint Cecelia, entered the fray of Classic contenders following a healthy win in the Eight Thirty Sprint co-feature at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 25. Ridden by Aaron Chatrie for trainer Spencer Chung, Attorney General, who had finished third on debut three […]

Race Car makes auspicious start to career

KINGSTON, Jamaica -The Lakeland Farms-owned imported grey/roan three-year-old colt Race Car, running for the first time on Sunday, January 26 at Caymanas Park, made an encouraging start to his racing career. Race Car drove home in a Restricted Allowance 11 event for native-bred three-year-olds non-winners of two and imported three-year-olds and upwards maidens, going five-and-a-half […]

Apprentice Richard Henry gets off the mark – talks about his entry into racing

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Storm Born provided Richard Henry with his first winner as a licensed apprentice on the Saturday race card of January 25 at Caymanas Park. Henry achieved this significant personal feat in a Restricted Allowance IV contest for five-year-olds and upwards-non-winners of three, coming down the five-straight route for trainer Donovan Russell. After […]

Trevor’s Choice confirms sprinting ability

KINGSTON, Jamaica -Trevor’s Choice, trained by Alford Brown turned up for his new season, and straight away masterminded an unanswered five-lengths victory going five furlongs round. This latest win by Trevor’s Choice came in the Restricted Allowance III event for native-bred four-year-old and upwards non-winners of three contest on Saturday, January 25, at Caymanas Park. […]