It was a test of patience and persistence, taking 28 starts to reach this milestone, but four-year-old chestnut colt Nebuchadnezzar delivered when it mattered most on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Battling in a seven-furlong event for locally bred non-winners of four (and imported non-winners of three), the gritty runner notched his fourth career victory in thrilling fashion.
Nebuchadnezzar by Soul Warrior out of Queen of Bagdad, the Anthony Nunes trainee got off to a sluggish start when the gates were opened. However, jockey Tyrese Anderson remained completely unbothered. Exercising cool judgment, Anderson steadily crept his mount into striking position behind the early pace set by Four Thirty (Emelio McLean).
As the field swung around the home bend, Anderson launched his decisive bid, swinging four wide with a surging Nebuchadnezzar full of run. He quickly swallowed up the early leaders, but the fight was far from over. Slam Sharp, ridden by Raddesh Roman, came forward to pose a fierce threat, briefly taking the lead in a dramatic mid-stretch duel.
With victory hanging in the balance, Anderson extracted one final rally from his mount. Digging deep in the dying strides, Nebuchadnezzar thrust his nose ahead at the wire to snatch victory. He stopped the clock at 1:29.3, following early splits of 24.0, 47.3, and 1:15.1.
Key Career Milestones:
- 2026 Season Performance: 15 starts | 3 wins
- Overall Record: 28 starts | 4 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds
- Career Stakes: Over $3 million (JMD) in earnings
- Next Stop: Having completed his conditions, Nebuchadnezzar officially advances to the tough and highly competitive Overnight Allowance company.
