JASON DACOSTA TAKES THE REINS OF HIS DAD

KINGSTON, Jamaica – When the OVERNIGHT programme was made available this afternoon for the 11 races to be run at Caymanas Park on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, the name of Jason DaCosta appeared on the list of trainers. Jason is the son of former 18-time champion trainer Wayne DaCosta who unfortunately passed away early this […]

BUMPER TUESDAY RACE CARD - OVERNIGHT READY

KINGSTON, Jamaica - There will be 11 races on the Tuesday card of March 30, 2021 at Caymanas Park. Over 130 horses have been entered. The OVERNIGHT is ready and has been placed on Quickgallop.com. To view press the OVERNIGHT button at the top of the Quickgallop.com homepage.

DUBAI DEPUTY RULER, FAMED HORSEMAN SHEIKH HAMDAN DIES AT 75

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the deputy ruler of Dubai and an internationally renowned horseman, has died, his brother said Wednesday. He was 75. Sheikh Hamdan served as the finance minister of the United Arab Emirates and deputy ruler of Dubai under his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

WAYNE DACOSTA’S IMPACT WILL BE FELT FOR A LONG TIME – MINISTER GRANGE

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange in paying tribute to late champion trainer Wayne DaCosta said the legendary impact of the trainer on the sport of horse racing will continue to be felt for a long time in the industry. DaCosta died in hospital this morning after losing his long battle with COVID-19. In […]

PM HAILS WAYNE DACOSTA’S CONTRIBUTION TO RACING

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hailed the contribution made by the late horse racing trainer Wayne DaCosta to the industry. DaCosta died early this morning in hospital from complications of the COVID-19. Prime Minister Holness said DaCosta who lost his battle with COVID-19 this morning, has made an invaluable contribution to the […]

Wayne DaCosta gallops on

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Horse racing trainer Wayne DaCosta died in hospital early this morning after losing a long and courageous fight against COVID-19. Wayne Anthony DaCosta epitomised horse racing in Jamaica. He was a dedicated horseman who spent years honing and developing his craft. He won the trainers’ championship a record 18-times in Jamaica, and […]