American-bred Legacy Isle signalled his return to the top of local racing on Saturday, November 7, 2026, delivering a dominant performance in the Temperance Oaks Trophy at Caymanas Park.
Dispatched as the heavy 2-5 favourite in the Graded Stakes and Open Allowance event for three-year-olds and upward, the six-year-old bay gelding made light work of the 6 ½-furlong journey, drawing off to score by a comfortable length and a half in a brisk final time of 1:17.00 flat without ever needing to be extended.
Conditioned by Rohan Crichton, Legacy Isle had to overcome a slightly sluggish beginning that left him trailing behind the early leaders. Jockey Raddesh Roman kept his mount cool and composed in third position, tracking the early pace set by Of A Revolution, ridden by Nicardo Carr, and Nautical Star, with Tajay Suckoo aboard.
Up front, the fractions were blistering and evenly measured, clicking off at 23.1 for the quarter, 45.3 for the half-mile, and 1:10.1 for the three-quarters marker, highlighting a horse traveling strongly from start to finish.
Sensing the right moment as the field approached the half-mile pole, Roman asked his mount for an effort, and the response was instantaneous. Legacy Isle surged past his rivals in a matter of strides, taking absolute command around the turn and putting the race effectively out of reach.
Cruising down the stretch with his ears pricked and plenty in reserve, the son of Shackleford out of Queenamiena coasted to the wire to record his third victory from just four starts this season. Funcaandun, guided by Shaheem Gordon, finished strongly for second, while Nautical Star held on gamely to take third.
Assistant trainer, Richard Robertson expressed deep satisfaction with the gelding's sharp return following a scheduled break. Noting that the stable purposefully kept preparations straightforward, Robertson explained that Mr Crichton took it easy with him coming off the layoff, and expressed gratitude to see the runner come out of the contest in such excellent shape.
