The Jamaica Oaks, run over 10 furlongs for three-year-old fillies, remains one of the defining tests of stamina and class at Caymanas Park.
As anticipation builds for the 2026 renewal on Emancipation Day, Saturday, August 1, it is fitting to revisit the fortunes of the 11 fillies who contested the 2025 edition.
Their journeys since that race reflect the varied paths thoroughbreds take—some blossoming into consistent earners, others fading into obscurity, and a few leaving the track altogether.
FIRST – LINGUIST
The Anthony Nunes-trained Linguist has proven to be a durable campaigner. Since her Oaks triumph, she has become a fixture in the Overnight Allowance ranks, amassing 19 starts with five victories and career earnings approaching $7 million. Her most recent success came on May 16 over five furlongs straight, partnered by Raddesh Roman. While she has yet to make the significant leap into Open Allowance company, Linguist’s consistency and ability to earn have made her a reliable performer for her connections. She embodies the resilience expected of an Oaks winner, even if her ceiling appears defined.
SECOND – WOMAN IN LOVE
Woman In Love’s racing career was short-lived. After her Oaks effort, she was retired to stud and is now in foal to Bern Identity. Though her time on the track was brief, her legacy may yet be written in the breeding shed.
THIRD – PRETTY PERFECT
Pretty Perfect’s story is one of promise and tragedy. Just six days after her Oaks third, she bravely tackled the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby, finishing third behind I Dream Again and Burning Hedge. Pretty Perfect achieved a significant success when she won the 9 1/2 furlong, Winston Griffiths Classic in early September 2025. Sadly, her career ended abruptly when she broke a leg during exercise and had to be humanely put down. Her brief but bold campaign remains a reminder of the risks inherent in the sport.
FOURTH – ROARING KITTY
Roaring Kitty has struggled to build on her Oaks placing. Since that effort, her career has been quiet, with little of note to report. She remains one of those fillies whose potential has yet to translate into meaningful progress.
FIFTH – DANKA
Danka has shown steady improvement. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, she notched her fourth career victory, earning promotion to the Overnight Allowance grade. With career earnings now surpassing $4 million, Danka has proven herself a capable competitor, gradually climbing the ranks and rewarding patient connections.
SIXTH – ENTHUSIASM
Enthusiasm has lived up to her name only in spirit. Since the Oaks, she has continued to race without making a significant impact. .
SEVENTH – MIGHTY GULLY
Mighty Gully stuck to sprinting after the Oaks, showing a clear preference for the five furlongs straight course. She has raced 21 times, winning six, with earnings close to $6 million. Her last victory came on April 19 in Overnight Allowance company, again over the straight course.
EIGHTH – COSALIVIN
Cosalivin has struggled to progress. Since the Oaks, she has failed to demonstrate meaningful development, remaining on the margins of competition. Her career trajectory has been disappointing, with little to suggest a breakthrough is imminent.
NINTH – RILEY J
Riley J continues to hover in the non-winners of three grouping. Her most recent start came on July 25, when she finished ninth behind Summer Palace and Nephew. With career earnings of approximately $1.44 million, Riley J has yet to find the consistency needed to climb higher.
TENTH – WAYNE’SCHERRYLINKS
Wayne’scherrylinks has faded from the spotlight. Since the Oaks, her career has offered little of note, and she remains a peripheral figure in the racing landscape.
ELEVENTH – TOTAL VELOCITY
Total Velocity has not made any significant strides since her Oaks appearance. Her career has stalled, with no updates of consequence to report.
