Ability Soars to Top of Earnings List After Derby Victory
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After his surprising 17-1 upset victory in the prestigious Jamaica Derby on August 7, the Patrick Lynch-trained horse, Ability, has climbed to the top of the earnings list for 2023. From his five starts in 2023, which included three victories, one third-place finish, and a fourth-placing, Ability has earned $5,729,250 for his […]
Victory At Last For Bella Soul
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After seven career starts including three second-place finishes, Bella Soul finally claimed victory in a native-bred three-year-old maiden race over five furlongs on the round course. Ridden by Dane Dawkins and trained by Gary Subratie, Bella Soul sprinted to an early lead and maintained her position ahead of Mr Wonderful (Ramon Nepare) […]
A Winner For Trainer Nicholas Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Nicholas Smith celebrated his fifth win of the year from 20 starts this season when his charge, Breaking Storm, led the entire race in a five-year-old and upwards Optional Claiming ($180,000-$150,000) event at five furlongs round. Breaking Storm quickly took the lead under jockey Matthew Bennett and maintained his position ahead […]
#US RACING: Kent Desormeaux Fined, Suspended For Crop Violation
Jockey Kent Desormeaux has been suspended one day for overuse of the riding crop in the Graduation Stakes on Friday at Del Mar. Desormeaux rode Lord Prancealot to victory in that 5 1/2-furlong dirt sprint for California-bred juveniles. In a ruling dated Saturday, stewards determined that Desormeaux used eight strikes of the crop, which is two over […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, August 14, 2023
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ADORABLE J BT Cantered/Strode 6F 1:23.0 AWESOME ANTHONY - Cantered - Chute BABYLIKE - Cantered (WP) BANADURA - Cantered (WP) BERNARD DE QUIK - Cantered (WP) BIG JULE - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:39.1 BLU SENSATION B Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:38.2 BOLD LEADER - Trotted BOX BOX - […]
Overnight Dates For Weekend Race Days (Aug 19-20 2023)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There will be weekend races on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, at Caymanas Park. Quickgallop.com presents readers with the Overnight and Final Program dates. These dates are published below. RACE DATES OVERNIGHT DATES FINAL PROGRAM DATES Saturday, August 19, 2023 Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Sunday, August […]
THE HARD FACTS – Jamaica Racing Commission Needs To Institute Whip Rule
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Quick Galloper explores the Hard Facts seeking to highlight the pros and the cons of the combative situation of the use of whips in horse racing, especially in Jamaica. Watch and share your views by commenting.
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Sunday, August 13, 2023
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME AAVA JAELYN CT Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:37.1 ALL FOR LOVE - Cantered (WP) ALWAYS WRIGHT - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:38.2 ATOMICA - Cantered (WP) AWESOME ANTHONY - Cantered (WP) BIG GUY IN THESKY - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:39.1 BIG JULE - Cantered (WP) BLUE […]
Claims On Saturday, August 12, 2023
RACE ONE Trainer Norman Smith claimed horse #1 Sudden Flight for owner Aston Ramsay, from trainer Adrian Prince for $550,000. Trainer Damon Gayle claimed horse #5 Sir Kel for owner Rupert Gayle, from trainer Ryan Darby for $550,000. RACE TWO Trainer Ricardo Brown claimed horse #4 Breaking Storm for himself from trainer Nicholas Smith for […]
Easy To Watch Replays, Saturday, August 12, 2023
FIRST RACE Winner Gone A Negril JOCKEY Reyan Lewis TRAINER Patrick Lynch DISTANCE 5 furlongs straight 1,000 metres MARGINS 1 ¾ by ½ SPLITS 24.1 x 48.4 FINAL TIME 1:04.1 ======================================================================== SECOND RACE Winner Breaking Storm 1-5 JOCKEY Matthew Bennett TRAINER Nicholas Smith DISTANCE 5 furlongs round 1,000 metres MARGINS 14 ½ by 2 ¼ […]