THE QUICK GALLOPER’S – raceday review for Saturday, June 19, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The review of the nine-race card today (June 19) was highlighted by the victory of Eagle One in the feature Eros Trophy (seven furlongs). HORSES There is no doubt that this foreigner trained by Jason DaCosta has taken a progressive turn for the better, winning three of his last five races. Today […]
#UK RACING: Video highlights of Royal Ascot's final day
UK RACING: Oisin Murphy crowned top jockey at Royal Ascot, Ryan Moore rides triple
A single victory on the final day helped Oisin Murphy secure top jockey honours for the first time at Royal Ascot. Five winners were enough to seal the accolade for the 25-year-old champion jockey, who clinched the coveted prize aboard Foxes Tales for King Power Racing and trainer Andrew Balding. “I wouldn’t have expected to get it – […]
#UK RACING: Dream Of Dreams does it in Royal Ascot’s Diamond Jubilee for trainer Sir Michael Stoute
Dream Of Dreams finally won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes after two previous near-misses in the final day feature of Royal Ascot. Sir Michael Stoute – who has trained more winners at the meeting than anyone else – was recording his 82nd success at the fixture and having been beaten in two photo-finishes in the past two runnings, he will be […]
Eagle One perches atop Eros Trophy (Caymanas Saturday 8th), 1-2 for trainer Jason DaCosta, owner Carlton Watson
KINGSTON, Jamaica – In a fitting tribute to the great Eros, Eagle One, a US importee produced his best ever effort with a thumping run racing for the first time at the Open Allowance/Graded Stakes level to prevail in the Caymanas Saturday ninth. The Eros Trophy run over seven furlongs saw as expected Father Patrick […]
One Don rules in Caymanas Park Saturday seventh with change of equipment
KINGSTON, Jamaica – One Don at searing odds of 13-1 turned the Caymanas Saturday seventh upside down with a strong performance racing with the blinkers off and the visor on. The US importee One Don ridden by Robert Halledeen won his second race on local soil – a imported three-year-olds and upwards (non-winners of three) […]
Chris Mamdeen doubles-up in Caymanas Saturday sixth on 3-1 chance Heir of Fire
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Christopher Mamdeen signalled a return to winning ways when he piloted Heir of Fire to victory in the Caymanas Saturday sixth. Heir of Fire was able to get home in front in a three-year-old and upwards Optional Claimer ($550,000 - $500,000) racing down the five straight course. Heir of Fire trained […]
Talented Tony K with revived effort in Caymanas Saturday fifth – double for jockey Oshane Nugent
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Track record holder for five furlongs straight Talented Tony K revived memories of old with victory in the Caymanas Saturday fifth at five furlongs straight. Hampered by injuries throughout his career, Talented Tony K’s achieved his 13th win from 61 starts in a three-year-old and upwards Optional Claiming call ($250,000 - $200,000). […]
Dogged first-timer Great Britt lands Caymanas Saturday fourth at 8-1
KINGSTON, Jamaica – In a dogged performance usually associated with more matured horses, Great Britt racing for the first time won the Caymanas Saturday fourth in a driving finish. Great Britt, bred by Traditional – Crucial Cat was successful in a three-year-old maiden special weight at five furlongs round. With Christopher Mamdeen in the saddle […]
Purposely earns rare victory for trainer Lee Clarke in Caymanas Saturday third
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Lee Clarke made a rare visit to the winner’s circle when his four-year-old bay filly Purposely won the Caymanas Saturday third. Purposely was winning for the first time (four-year-olds and upwards maiden condition) going a distance of seven furlongs. Jockey Omar Walker on Purposely jostled for the lead with the 2-5 […]