LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Groom Derrick ‘Space Man’ Beckford
Derrick ‘Space Man’ Beckford, a dedicated groom in the local horse racing industry, reflects on his extensive career in his Lifetime Narrative featured on Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel, The Quick Galloper. In this insightful interview, Beckford discusses both the triumphs and challenges he has faced, along with his aspirations for the future.
Watch All Finishes - Saturday, February 8, 2025
The Quick Galloper presents all the finishes of the nine races contested at Caymanas Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, February 10, 2025
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ALTHIA - Cantered (WP) AWESOME LINE - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:50.3 BARNABY - Cantered - Chute BOWMORE - Cantered (WP) CAPTAIN SPARROW - Cantered/Galloped - Chute 7F 1:27.1 CHOO BLUE - Cantered (WP) COMMANDANT - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:48.4 COMMANDER Z - Cantered/Galloped 5.5F 1:07.0 […]
Robert Halledeen Signals Strong Intent In Championship Race With Treble
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Robert Halledeen is recognized as a skilled rider in the Jamaican racing landscape. Despite his successes, including multiple wins in Classic races and a win in the Mouttet Mile, he has yet to serious contend for the champion jockey title. As of February 8, 2025, after nine race days, Halledeen leads the […]
Claims Made On Sunday, February 9, 2025
RACE FIVE Trainer Winston Morris claimed horse #5 Six Avenue for owner Michael Kennedy, from trainer Stedman Curtis for $350,000. Five claims were submitted for Six Avenue. RACE TEN Trainer Lawrence D Freemantle claimed horse #2 Phoenix Risen for owner Norris Richards, from trainer Steven Todd for $700,000. Two claims were submitted for Phoenix Risen. […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Sunday, February 9, 2025
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ALMASTY LIST B Cantered/Galloped 5.5F 1:09.3 ALWAYS WRIGHT - Cantered/Strode - Round 4F 0:50.4 ATOMICA - Cantered/Galloped 5F 1:04.3 BLU SENSATION - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:50.1 BOLD MOVE B& Cantered/Strode - Straight 3F 0:41.5 BURNING HEDGE - Cantered/Galloped - Chute 3F 0:37.0 CAPTAIN SPARROW - […]
Claims Made On Saturday, February 8, 2025
RACE ONE Trainer Steadman Curtis claimed horse #2 Schlesinger for owner Keino Martin, from trainer Winchester McIntosh for $200,000. One claim was submitted for Schlesinger. Trainer Anthony Ferguson claimed horse #4 Matriarch for himself, from trainer Cashbert Khwalsingh for $200,000. Nine claims were submitted for Matriarch. RACE FIVE Trainer Gregg Fennell claimed horse #5 Dodge […]
FIRST RACE WINNER: Taurus Boy 4-5 JOCKEY: Shane Ellis TRAINER: Adrian Prince DISTANCE: 5 furlongs straight MARGINS: 3 3/4 by 1 3/4 SPLITS: 23.3 x 46.2 FINAL TIME: 59.1 BREEDING: 7-Y-O B H USA by Speightster out of Mc Duffie ============================================================ SECOND RACE MERCURY SPRINT WINNER: Another One 1-9 JOCKEY: Shane Ellis - second winner […]
Easy To Watch Replays - Sunday, February 9, 2025
FIRST RACE WINNER: Taurus Boy 4-5 JOCKEY: Shane Ellis TRAINER: Adrian Prince DISTANCE: 5 furlongs straight MARGINS: 3 ¾ by 1 ¾ SPLITS: 23.3 x 46.2 FINAL TIME: 59.1 BREEDING: 7-Y-O B H USA by Speightster out of Mc Duffie ============================================================ SECOND RACE MERCURY SPRINT WINNER: Another One 1-9 JOCKEY: Shane Ellis - second winner […]
#US RACING: 373 Horses Nominated To Compete In Triple Crown Series
A total of 373 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year's Triple Crown series during the early nomination period. Led by Citizen Bull, last year's 2-year-old champion male, each of the horses was nominated through a US$600 payment to compete in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, Preakness on May 17 and […]