Desert of Malibu Beyond Special – Trainer Gary Subratie

KINGSTON, Jamaica – “This horse is special, in fact, she is beyond special.” Those are the words of trainer Gary Subratie to Quickgallopja.com on Sunday (Jan 14), the day after the exnihilating performance of Desert of Malibu in the six furlong St Catherine Cup. The five-year-old US-bred chestnut mare by Malibu Moon out of Lady […]

Sat, Sun, Race Days Return This Weekend | Overnight Today

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first Saturday (January 20), Sunday (January 21), consecutive race days in 2024, take place this weekend at Caymanas Park. Entries for the race day of Saturday, January 20, will be accepted today (Tuesday, Jan 16) in the Racing Office. Following the taking of entries, the Overnight will be made public. Stay […]

The Analysis – Saturday, Jan 13, 2024

For three decades this writer has been advising that it creates confusion to have a combination of both metric measurements of weights and distances and the traditional pounds and furlongs in the form book. In fact, at the time, it was pointed out to the operative responsible at the Jamaica Racing Commission that in a […]

Gilbert returns a winner after two-month break

The Philip Feanny-trained American-bred horse Gilbert made a winning  return after a two-month layoff, securing his third victory on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Competing in a race for native-bred five-year-olds and upward (non-winners of four) as well as imported five-year-olds and upward (non-winners of three) over 5 furlongs straight, Gilbert displayed his well-being. Jockey Shane […]

#US RACING: Three winners for Saffie Joseph Jr in Florida

Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr saddled three winners  three wins at the two main racetracks in Florida. Joseph saddled the winner of the US$125 000 co-feature Gasparilla Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. At Gulfstream Park, Joseph Jr had two winners. The Joseph conditioned 4-5 favourite Mystic Lake won the Gasparilla by three quarters-of-a-length under stable […]

Selected Gallops | Exercise For Mon, Jan 15, 2024

HORSE    EQUIPMENT    WORK    DISTANCE    TIME A GIFT FROM BEN - Trotted            ALLEGIANCE - Cantered (WP)                  APHELIOS - Cantered/Galloped - Straight 4F 0:49.2 BABYLIKE B Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:37.2        BANADURA - Trotted              BAZINGA - Galloped Flat 5.5F 1:09.3       BLITZ STRIKE - Cantered (WP)        BLU SENSATION - Cantered (WP)   BROWNIE BROWN […]

Selected Gallops | Exercise For Sun, Jan 14, 2024

HORSE    EQUIPMENT    WORK    DISTANCE    TIME  A GIFT FROM BEN - Trotted   ACKNOWLEDGEME - Cantered (WP)        ALLEGIANCE - Cantered (WP) AMMA T Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:52.0    ATOMICA - Cantered - Chute BIG GUY IN THESKY & Cantered/Strode - Straight 3F 0:40.2       BOOTYLICIOUS - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:50.0         BOX BOX - Cantered out straight […]