KINGSTON, Jamaica – The introduction of the Mouttet Mile (December 3, 2022) carrying a total purse of US$125,000, with approximately J$10 million earmarked for the winning connections, is already generating significant attention among racing interests.
Horses training programmes are being redirected towards the Mouttet Mile with the hope of a big payday.
There are 16 slots to fill in the Mouttet Mile, 12 for horses (local and foreign bred), who are domiciled in Jamaica since January 1, 2022, and four for visiting horses not domiciled in Jamaica.
THE QUICK GALLOPER’S first foray into the possible starters is, however, based on horses in Jamaica filling all 16 slots plus a potential waiting list for a total of 25.
The names of the 25 horses in the first Mouttet Mile are listed in no specific order and pre-supposes they are all in good health come December 3.
Readers on QUICKGALLOP.COM are asked to give their comments on the selection of horses made by THE QUICK GALLOPER and to give their list.
1 – MAHOGANY trained by Ian Parsard. Good at a mile.
2 – JORDON REIGN’S trained by Ian Parsard. Probably the most improved and versatile horse in training.
3 – ATOMICA trained by Gary Subratie. The Derby conqueror will enter the Mouttet Mile with a light impost.
4 – BLUE VINYL trained by Patrick Lynch. The winner of the St Leger will find a mile to his liking.
5 – CALCULUS trained by Gary Subratie. This former Derby winner is gradually finding his best form.
6 – ONEOFAKIND trained by Anthony Nunes. Oneofakind is visible in the mornings at exercise and is slated for a return at Overnight Allowance close to the end of this month.
7 – FURTHER AND BEYOND trained by Anthony Nunes. The reigning Horse of the Year is in a race to be ready for the Mouttet Mile.
8 – BRINKS trained by Ian Parsard. Slowly finding his way and may well earn a place. Brinks is the third in line among this year’s three-year-olds behind Atomica and Blue Vinyl.
9 – EROY trained by Richard Azan. Will be effective at a mile.
10 – RUNAWAY ALGO trained by Dale Murphy. This foreigner might be stretched at a mile.
11 – BIG JULE trained by Ian Parsard. Has reached Open Allowance but is sparingly raced.
12 – MAKE UP ARTIST trained by Jason DaCosta. Earning her spurs in Open Allowance.
13 – KING ARTHUR trained by Jason DaCosta. Blows hot and cold. Will be effective going a mile.
14 – CURLIN’S AFFAIR trained by Anthony Nunes. Presently finding his way in Open Allowance.
15 – CRIMSON trained by Gary Subratie. Has been seen at exercise but not in races.
16 – RACE CAR trained by Spencer Chung. Racing again after a long break.
17 – LURE OF LUCY trained by Jason DaCosta. Tough filly with a mile just out of her grasp.
18 – I AM FRED trained by Jason DaCosta. Getting close to his top form.
19 – I’VE GOT MAGIC trained by Philip Feanny. Seen at exercise, progress unknown. Has not raced in a while. Galloped three furlongs on Saturday, September 17.
20 – EXCESSIVE FORCE trained by Philip Feanny. Seen at exercise, progress unknown. Has not raced in a while.
21 – DUKE trained by Gary Subratie. Not at his best at a mile, a fierce competitor.
22 – MADELYN’S SUNSHINE trained by Jason DaCosta. This foreign-bred filly has quickly gone through her conditions and is now in Overnight Allowance. Will continue to progress.
23 – MORIMOTO trained by Anthony Nunes. This three-year-old has four wins to credit and now campaigns in Overnight Allowance. Will continue to progress.
24 – EMPEROROFTHECATS trained by Carl Anderson. The first of this year’s three-year-old lot to reach Overnight Allowance without winning one of the Classic races.
25 – SHE’S MY DESTINY trained by Jason DaCosta. Talented filly with good pace.
