Official Jamaica Racing Commission release on suspension, fine of jockey Shane Ellis
INVESTIGATION INTO JOCKEY SHANE ELLIS’ BREACH OF RULE 143 OF THE JAMAICA RACING COMMISSION. RACING RULES 1977 On Thursday August, 27 2020, The Jamaica Racing Commission conducted an investigation into a report from the Operations Stewards that Jockey Shane Ellis had breached Rule 143 of the Jamaica Racing Commission Racing Rules 1977. The initial investigation […]
Jockey Shane Ellis suspended, fined
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Former champion jockey Shane Ellis has been suspended and fined by the commissioners of the Jamaica Racing Commission, the regulatory agency of horse racing in Jamaica, for breaking rule 143 of the Rules of Racing. Rule 143 of the Rules of Racing states: “No jockey shall bet on any race except through […]
Stranger Danger returns after injury
KINGSTON, Jamaica - American-bred Stranger Danger returns to competitive racing tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, at Caymanas Park. He takes on seven rivals in an Open Allowance event over 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m). Below is the analysis of each runner and their chances of winning the $1.5-million total purse on offer. 1 - ACTION RUN: (USA): […]
Last chance saloon for Tomohawk
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Twelve runners are down to take part in what should be a close encounter in the feature event on tomorrow’s (Saturday, September 12) racing programme. The feature honours I’msatisfied and is a three-year-old and upwards Restricted Allowance 11 event going nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m). This publication analyses the participants and […]
Sir Alton seeks quick double in RonRon Trophy
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The RonRon Trophy highlights a competitive assembled nine-race programme at Caymanas Park on Sunday, September 13, 2020. The Restricted Stakes event has attracted a small field of seven but talented runners going six furlongs (1,200m) for a total purse of $930,000. Below is the analysis of each runner and their chances of […]
Nipster – making rapid progress at the right time
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Three-year-old bay colt Nipster wrapped up his final preparation for the Jamaica St Leger with a performance of merit to win the $930,000 Royal Dad Trophy on Sunday, September 6. THE RACE Testing two turns for the first time at nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m), Nipster, ridden by Robert Halleeden, came […]
#US RACING: US Senate approves national standards for horse racing industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee on Wednesday gave bipartisan approval to legislation to create national standards for the horse racing industry to prevent fatalities and discourage illegal medication practices. The Senate’s top Republican said he would press to pass the Bill before the year is out. The 46-5 vote in a Democratic-controlled panel […]