THE QUICK GALLOPER – Things to note on Tues, March 30 card
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There will be 11 races on Tuesday (March 30, 2021) card at Caymanas Park. THE QUICK GALLOPER examined the 132 entries nominated in the 11 races and picked out things to note for readers. 1 – The day belongs to the farriers (blacksmiths). These behind the scenes racing professionals are often forgotten […]
BETS FOR TUESDAY - FIRST POST 11:25 am
Reggae 6 Race 1) Reigning King/Mr Ambassador/Unknown Soldier/Another Commander Race 2) Reassurance/Cruising Motion/Sir Frederick/Chrisanli/Mr Lyndhurst Race 3) Regal Prospector/Jason's Gold Race 4) Comandante Lunar/Another Cookie Race 5) Uncle Vernon Race 6) Duke of Springs/My Time Now/War Of The Roses Total: $2,400 Twilight 6 Race 6) Duke of Spring/My Time Now/War Of The Roses Race 7) […]
THE NEXT GENERATION - Meet trainer Jason DaCosta
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Most people who have had even a fleeting acquaintance with the late trainer Wayne DaCosta knew that one of his nicknames was ‘The Kid’. Now it seems that there is a new “Kid” on the block. When the overnight programme was made available on Wednesday afternoon for the 11 races to be […]
VIEWS ON WAYNE DACOSTA BY THE PROFESSIONALS
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Professionals at Caymanas Park have been remembering the contribution made to the horse racing industry by one of its most illustrious professionals, Wayne DaCosta. DaCosta passed away on Wednesday morning after battling the novel coronavirus disease. Racing professionals shared their thoughts of the man many have called a legend. TRAINER ROY MATTHEWS […]
ACTIONS BY THE JAMAICA RACING COMMISSION
Groom warned off for breach of testing barn rules The First Instance Tribunal, delegatees of the Jamaica Racing Commission, on Monday, March 22, 2021 concluded an investigation into the threat made by groom Ackeel McKenzie against Jamaica Racing Commission testing barn staff on Saturday, February 20, 2021. During the investigation, the tribunal heard evidence from […]
SUPREME SOUL CHANGES STABLES
KINGSTON, Jamaica - It is now confirmed that 2019 Triple Crown winner Supreme Soul has changed stables. Last Monday, Supreme Soul moved from the stables of champion trainer to that of Gary Subratie. Supreme Soul has had a rough time since his participation in the Caribbean Classic in December 2019. He was dogged by quarantine […]
NOTICEABLE SATURDAY/GALLOPS/EXERCISE
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 CALCULUS - Cantered - Chute CHANDRA'S LAW - Cantered (WP) CHITU PRINCE - Cantered out straight CRIMSON - Cantered out straight CURLIN'S AFFAIR - Cantered (WP) CURLIN'S KAWARTHA - Cantered (WP) CUSTER - Cantered - Chute D'S CHOICE V Cantered/Galloped 6F 1:19.2 DADDY JONES - Cantered/Galloped - Chute 5F 1:02.1 EROY […]
HOT TUESDAY SPRINT – ‘Trevor’ is the Choice
KINGSTON, Jamaica – With the promoting company forced to change established race days because of the government’s e new COVID-19 restrictions, there is added significance to the 11-race programme on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Caymanas Park. The day belongs to the farriers with the 10th – an Open Allowance sprint coming down the five […]
KNOWN AGENDA TAKES FLORIDA DERBY – WATCH VIDEO REPLAY
Only one Kentucky Derby in the 21st century has been run without a horse trained by Todd Pletcher. There will not be a second in 2021. The two-time Kentucky Derby-winning conditioner made his way back to the main event on Saturday when St. Elias Stable’s homebred Known Agenda finished best to win the Grade 1, […]
Mystic Guide wins Dubai World Cup
A 4-year-old Ghostzapper colt bred and owned by Godolphin, trained by Mike Stidham and ridden by Luis Saez, the favourite Mystic Guide (8-5) rated the pace throughout the race before charging to a 3 3/4-length victory in the Group 1 $12 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday night at Meydan. “That was our plan,” […]