‘Getting It On’ at 4-1 in Caymanas Saturday sixth
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Let’s Get It On trained by Spencer Chung with Dick Cardenas doing the riding released the maiden tag with a good run coming down the five-straight course in the Caymanas Saturday sixth. Let’s Get It On racing at odds of 4-1 was quickly out of her starting stall when the starter pressed […]
Two for Oshane Nugent after victory on Ridewiththemob in Caymanas Saturday fifth
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Oshane Nugent who is taking a big race day break from his suspension made use of the opportunity afforded to him by riding his second winner on the day, Ridewiththemob, in the Caymanas Saturday fifth. Ridewiththemob trained by Fitzgerald Richards won at a mile in a six-year-old and upwards Optional Claiming […]
Another Prosecutor takes Caymanas Saturday fourth at 5-2
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Another Prosecutor with Youville Pinnock in the saddle for trainer/owner/breeder Carl Anderson were the victors in the Caymanas Saturday fourth. That event was for four-year-old and upwards horses travelling 5 ½ furlongs. Another Prosecutor tracked the early leader, the speedy Boasy N Flashy (Dick Cardenas) with Stevie The Great (Anthony Thomas) the […]
Laban at 7-1 upsets 1-9 favourite in Caymanas Saturday third
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Laban, as the lone speed, used that attribute to score a resounding 7-1 victory in the Caymanas Saturday third. Laban trained by Richard Azan and ridden by Oshane Nugent won at the Overnight Allowance level going six furlongs. Nugent put Laban in front from the start with Drummer Boy (Abigail Able) providing […]
Dane Nelson off the mark on Derby Day with Mr Ambassador at 1-5 in Caymanas Saturday second
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Dane Nelson earned his first win on Derby Day 2021 (Caymanas Saturday second) on the Johnny Wilmot conditioned Mr Ambassador. Mr Ambassador was winning for the 11th time from 73 career starts, this time in a three-year-old and upwards Claiming ($450,000 - $400,000) contest at 5 ½ furlongs. Nelson held Mr […]
Triple Seven at 11-1 opens Derby/Oaks 11-race card
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The 11-race Derby/Oaks race day started with a mild upset, with Triple Seven winning at odds of 11-1. That first race won by Triple Seven was a four-year-old and upwards (non-winners of two) contest going 5 ½ furlongs. The pace was set by 8-5 chance Princess Kyra (Natalie Burger) followed by Triple […]
Three late non-starters on 2021 Derby/Oaks race day (August 7)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Three late non-starters were announced on the 11-race Derby/Oaks Day at Caymanas Park. The non-runners are: Race 3 - #1 Prince Charles Race 6 - #12 JJ Warrior Race 9 - #8 Slamsilano
THE QUICK GALLOPER'S DERBY/OAKS DAY -Exotic wagers
REGGAE 6 Race 1) Purposely/Princess Kyra/Ultimatum/Angelos/Toughness Race 2) Stanislaus/Mr Ambassador/Just An Illusion Race 3) Drummer Boy/Solid Approach Race 4) Sniper Man/Another Prosecutor/Stevie The Great Race 5) Kingswood/Isotope/Ridewiththemob Race 6) Paraiso/Bridal Blush/Little Groovy Thing Total $8,100 TWILIGHT 6 Race 6) Paraiso/Bridal Blush/Little Grovy Thing Race 7) She's A Wonder Race 8) Versatile Vision/Ajita/Attorney General Race 9) Buff Bay/Mine […]
Open Derby with Calculus getting the edge
Ten of the best native-bred three-year olds are set to lock horns for the grand prize in local racing, the Jamaica Derby. The 101st edition of the Jamaica Derby, which is the final jewel in this year’s Triple Crown series of races, will be run over 12 furlongs (2,400m) for a purse of $7.5 million […]
She’s A Wonder cannot be opposed in the Oaks
KINGSTON, Jamaica - While attention will be fixed on the 101st running of the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby, the Jamaica Oaks is not expected to be short of excitement as 12 of the best three-year-old fillies will make their way to the starting gates to compete over 10 furlongs (2,000m). The Classic Jamaica Oaks, which carries […]