#US RACING: Starter At Charles Town Fined US$1000 For Leaving Out Horse

Francis Diamario, longtime starter at Charles Town Races, has been fined $1,000 by stewards for opening the gates prematurely in the seventh race at the West Virginia track on Nov. 5. Medallion of Ash and jockey J.D. Acosta were left behind when the race began, standing behind the starting gate before loading in the outside […]

Selected Gallops | Exercise For Friday, Nov 7, 2025

HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME AMERICAN AVIATOR - Cantered (WP) ANOTHER ONE - Cantered (WP) AWESOME ANTHONY - Cantered out straight BARNABY - Cantered (WP) CHOCOMO B Cantered (WP) COMEHOMETOME – Cantered (RND) COMMANDER Z H Cantered (WP) COOKIE DAY N NIGHT - Cantered (WP) CROWN CHASER - Cantered (WP) DIGITAL ONE - Cantered (WP) […]

Trainer Michael Mattis Moves On

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallopja.com regrets to share news of the passing of former trainer Michael Mattis. Michael, son of legendary Hall of Fame inductee and multiple-time champion trainer Kenneth Mattis, built his career in Jamaica before relocating to the United States many years ago, where he continued his work in horse racing for a while. […]

Reliving The 4 Jamaica Cup Races As Jamaica Day Approaches

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar, Jamaica Cup Race Day 2025, scheduled for Sunday, November 16. This Day is anchored by three marquee races, The St Elizabeth Distaff, The Port Royal Sprint and the Jamaica Cup. To build momentum, The Quick Galloper has launched its coverage […]