Graduate of the most recent session of the Jockeys’ Training School, Shaheem Gordon stamped his authority on the track last weekend, emerging as the standout rider across two competitive racedays.
His sheer determination carried him to four victories in two days, propelling him into the top ten of the jockeys’ standings.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Gordon wasted no time announcing himself on Saturday’s card. In the opening event, a mile-long maiden for four-year-olds, he partnered with the Chris Pearson-trained Smoking Thom. Breaking sharply and seizing the lead, Gordon expertly judged the fractions from the front. With calm assurance, he guided the 2-1 chance home. .
That early triumph set the tone, but Gordon wasn’t finished. Bookending the day’s program, he returned in the tenth and final race aboard Proudest Vision, trained by Carlton Cunningham. This time, the challenge was far sterner. Sent off at long odds of 21-1, Gordon bided his time before producing a well-timed surge in the final furlong of the five-furlong round course. The outsider responded by passing to snatch victory by a length. ause from the stands.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
If Saturday showcased Gordon’s versatility, Sunday underlined his grit and competitive fire. His first success came aboard Skyrizi, trained by Donovan Plummer, in a 5 ½ furlong claiming event. Sitting off the early pace set by Talona, ridden by champion jockey Raddesh Roman, Gordon waited for the right moment. As the field straightened for home, he urged Skyrizi forward, engaging Roman in a fierce duel that electrified the crowd. Neck and neck they battled, but Gordon’s relentless drive carried Skyrizi past the post by a neck.
The rivalry with Roman intensified in the third race, a four-year-old non-three event over 7 ½ furlongs. Gordon, astride the Jason DaCosta-trained Starraura, hustled his mount to the lead from the break, while Roman tracked in third aboard Bob The Builder. The stage was set for another showdown. In the stretch, Roman launched his challenge on the outside, and the two jockeys locked horns in a stirring head-to-head. Neither yielded an inch, but Gordon, digging deep, held firm to secure victory by a head.
With those four wins, two on Saturday and two on Sunday, Shaheem Gordon’s tally climbed to six victories, lifting him into ninth place on the jockeys’ leaderboard.
Graduate of the most recent session of the Jockeys’ Training School, Shaheem Gordon stamped his authority on the track last weekend, emerging as the standout rider across two competitive racedays.
His sheer determination carried him to four victories in two days, propelling him into the top ten of the jockeys’ standings.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Gordon wasted no time announcing himself on Saturday’s card. In the opening event, a mile-long maiden for four-year-olds, he partnered with the Chris Pearson-trained Smoking Thom. Breaking sharply and seizing the lead, Gordon expertly judged the fractions from the front. With calm assurance, he guided the 2-1 chance home. .
That early triumph set the tone, but Gordon wasn’t finished. Bookending the day’s program, he returned in the tenth and final race aboard Proudest Vision, trained by Carlton Cunningham. This time, the challenge was far sterner. Sent off at long odds of 21-1, Gordon bided his time before producing a well-timed surge in the final furlong of the five-furlong round course. The outsider responded by passing to snatch victory by a length.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
If Saturday showcased Gordon’s versatility, Sunday underlined his grit and competitive fire. His first success came aboard Skyrizi, trained by Donovan Plummer, in a 5 ½ furlong claiming event. Sitting off the early pace set by Talona, ridden by champion jockey Raddesh Roman, Gordon waited for the right moment. As the field straightened for home, he urged Skyrizi forward, engaging Roman in a fierce duel that electrified the crowd. Neck and neck they battled, but Gordon’s relentless drive carried Skyrizi past the post by a neck.
The rivalry with Roman intensified in the third race, a four-year-old non-three event over 7 ½ furlongs. Gordon, astride the Jason DaCosta-trained Starraura, hustled his mount to the lead from the break, while Roman tracked in third aboard Bob The Builder. The stage was set for another showdown. In the stretch, Roman launched his challenge on the outside, and the two jockeys locked horns in a stirring head-to-head. Neither yielded an inch, but Gordon, digging deep, held firm to secure victory by a head.
With those four wins, two on Saturday and two on Sunday, Shaheem Gordon’s tally climbed to six victories this season, lifting him into ninth place on the jockeys’ leaderboard.
