Glad That Racing Has Returned – Solomon Sharpe
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Executive chairman of Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) Solomon Sharpe says the local promoter of thoroughbred racing is looking forward to the return of live racing at Caymanas Park following the cancellation of last weekend’s race meetings. The race days on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 were cancelled […]
I Am Disappointed With Trainers Who Nominated – Trainers’ President
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Patrick Smellie, president of the United Racehorse Trainers’ Association of Jamaica (UTRAJ), has expressed displeasure with his colleagues who nominated horses for live racing this weekend after the association chose not to nominate in response to the promoting company’s offer of a $27-million purse increase. Following a meeting with members of his […]
#US RACING: Jockey Jose Ortiz Avoid Serious Injury After Spill
Jockey Jose Ortiz took off his mounts at Saratoga on Friday after a spill at the wire in the day's first race, but his agent indicated the rider could miss days from bruised ribs. Same Old Fears, a 2-year-old Uncle Mo filly bred, owned and trained by Wesley Ward, was part of a pack of […]