Toona Ciliata confirms that he is the best horse in training – Wow Wow tastes second career defeat
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The switch from Dane Nelson to Omar Walker on Toona Ciliata was criticised by many but the “Hot Walker” proved himself among the best in the saddle with impressive guidance on the four-year-old. Walker kept Toona Ciliata near to the early leaders but with six furlongs left in the nine furlongs […]
The inevitable double for Dane Nelson comes in the 6th on the Tensang Chung trained Chinamax
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Foreigner Chinamax’s victory in the sixth race on today’s (Aug 29) 10-race card programme at the Park provided jockey Dane Nelson with his second winner so far but for trainer Tensang Chang, it was his first from 20 starts this year. Chinamax after lagging behind the front runners Nelson, simply waited and […]
Trainer Ryan Darby doubles up as Mr Pantheon at 10-1 wins the 4th on the Saturday (Aug 29) race card
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Ryan Darby made it two wins on the day thus far when Mr Pantheon under a well-timed ride from a rejuvenated Tevin Foster won the fourth race of 10 on the Jamaica Oaks card (August 29) at Caymanas Park. Racing at odds of 10-1, in an Optional Claimer ($450,000 - $400,000) […]
Dane Nelson at his rasping best on Big Bang in Caymanas third
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Dane Nelson once again proved why he is the leading rider at Caymanas Park at this time. Riding the Anthony Nunes trained Big Bang in a four-year-old and upwards non-winners of four contest travelling a mile, Nelson watched at the back of the field for the majority distance of the contest. […]
Golden Destiny upsets at 8-1 on Oaks Day (Aug 29) second event at Caymanas Park
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Drawn at number two in a field of seven travelling four furlongs straight, Golden Destiny under the guidance of apprentice Oshane Nugent was quick to tack across to the preferred inside rails while still able to maintain the lead. Trained by Ryan Darby trainee, Golden Destiny was triumphant in a Restricted Stakes […]
Shauna Cruise at 5-1 with Shane Ellis aboard takes Saturday (Aug 29) first
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Shane Ellis had to tap into his vast experience on Shauna Cruise in order to win the first of 10-races on Jamaica Oaks Day (August 29) at Caymanas Park a short while ago. Racing at odds of 5-1, Shauna Cruise trained by Edward Stanberry was slowly out of her starting stall […]
Early late non-starters on the Saturday card of August 29, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Thus far only two horses has been declared on the 10-race programme today (August 29) at Caymanas Park. The lone late non-starter is #8 - Classy Miss in the second and #14 in the fifth - Director Daley.
#US RACING: four-year-old gelding dies in training at Del Mar
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old gelding died Monday during training at Del Mar, the second fatality during the summer meet. Irreproachable was injured during a workout on the dirt track, according to the California Horse Racing Board website, which did not specify the injury. Trained by Phil D'Amato, the gelding had no wins […]
#US RACING: California Racing board seeks DQ of Justify in Santa Anita Derby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Horse Racing Board has voted to proceed with a complaint seeking the disqualification of Justify from his victory in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby based on laboratory findings that show his post-race sample tested positive for scopolamine. The racing board won't file a complaint against Hall of Fame trainer […]
#US RACING: Country House win in 2019 Derby upheld by appeals court
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the decision by Churchill Downs stewards that made Country House the winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby. This year's Derby is Sept. 5 after being rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati on Friday affirmed […]