The sixth race on the Saturday, October 17, 2026, race card features a competitive field of twelve native-bred three- and four-year-olds classified as non-winners of four races.
Interestingly, all twelve entries share the status of being non-winners of two races, setting up a tightly matched contest over the five-furlong straight course (chute).
The Quick Galloper has provided a detailed assessment of each contender's chances, highlighting tactical advantages, draw impacts, and current form heading into the race.
1 – DARWIN
- Breeding: Bay colt (February 27) by Casual Trick out of Cape
- Connections: Trainer – Richard Azan | Jockey – Tajay Suckoo
- Assessment: Darwin is a seasoned campaigner with 11 starts under his belt, though he struggled in the three-year-old Classic events and has rarely raced over the chute. Being drawn on the inside rail at stall one will not be in his favour.
2 – TAYLOR MADE
- Breeding: Grey filly (April 14) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Another Fury
- Connections: Trainer – Jason DaCosta | Jockey – Robert Halledeen
- Assessment: An out-and-out sprinter who has caught the eye of morning track observers. She returns following a brief 42-day layoff, looking well-prepared, though she may face challenges from the number two draw.
3 – BIGGER BOSS
- Breeding: Bay colt (January 27) by Bern Identity out of Woman Is Boss
- Connections: Trainer – Jason DaCosta | Jockey – Shaheem Gordon
- Assessment: A major disappointment throughout his entire three-year-old career, he enters this race with little to suggest a realistic chance of victory.
4 – FIDELITY
- Breeding: Bay gelding (March 28) by Bern Identity out of Hush My Darling
- Connections: Trainer – Jason DaCosta | Jockey – Garvin Harris
- Assessment: Fidelity has consistently struggled to handle this class level across several outings, and that downward trend is expected to continue here.
5 – EYE OF THE TIGER
- Breeding: Bay colt (May 30) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Full Moon’s Enough
- Connections: Trainer – Jason DaCosta | Jockey – Tevin Foster
- Assessment: Produced a strong performance 21 days ago, finishing a close 2 3/4 lengths second behind stablemate (the foreigner Gallant Groom) over six furlongs. As a proven speedster, if he is left unmolested on the front end, he will prove tough to catch.
6 – CITY OF DREAMS
- Breeding: Bay colt (April 20) by Take Charge Indy out of Ghostly Direction
- Connections: Trainer – Peter-John Parsard | Jockey – Shane Richardson
- Assessment: Enters this grade for the very first time and may need this particular run to fully acclimatize to the competition.
7 – MANOLETTI MAJESTIC
- Breeding: Chestnut colt (June 6) by Bern Identity out of Gentle Officer
- Connections: Trainer – Peter-John Parsard | Jockey – Raddesh Roman
- Assessment: Another runner in the field blessed with abundant speed. Nominated for a race on August 22 before being declared a late non-starter, both of his career victories from five starts have come down the chute. His mid-pack draw gives him a tactical advantage.
8 – SENOR BISCOTTI
- Breeding: Bay colt (February 6) by Savoy Stomp out of Baby P
- Connections: Trainer – Richard Azan | Jockey – Omar Walker
- Assessment: A non-factor in the Classic races, Senor Biscotti is likely better suited to middle-distance events rather than sprints.
9 – GIVING THANKS
- Breeding: Bay filly (January 18) by Bern Identity out of Lightning Lily
- Connections: Trainer – Philip Feanny | Jockey – Paul Francis
- Assessment: The textbook definition of consistency. The second of her two wins came over this exact five-furlong straight course on September 5. Giving Thanks has the tactical smarts to stay off the early speed duel and strike late. Drawn on the far outside, her cause is significantly aided—definitely a runner requiring utmost respect.
10 – WAH A GWAAN
- Breeding: Bay colt (February 13) by Aveenu Malcainu out of She’s Irie
- Connections: Trainer – Christopher Pierre | Jockey – Nicardo Carr
- Assessment: Boasts 14 career starts, the most of any horse in this 12-horse field. Wah A Gwaan will need everything to fall perfectly into place to break through.
11 – LEXI LOU
- Breeding: Bay filly (June 3) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Herroyalhighness
- Connections: Trainer – Gary Subratie | Jockey – Emelio McLean
- Assessment: Looked impressive as a convincing winner over 5 1/2 furlongs, displaying admirable early speed. She now steps up into a higher grade for the first time. While she may not be able to dictate terms on the lead as easily, her outside stall 11 draw will assist her journey.
12 – STRONG AVEENU
- Breeding: Bay colt (March 19) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Ruby Rose
- Connections: Trainer – Patrick Lynch | Jockey – Jaheim Anderson
- Assessment: His last two outings do not inspire confidence, suggesting punters will have to wait for a better opportunity.
