Promoting company tries something new with Trackside Live
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The promoter of local racing Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) has introduced a new addition to it racing product. SVREL on the return of racing last Saturday (June 20) at Caymanas Park started its ‘Trackside Live’ drive-in. With a limit being placed on spectator attendance in the stands owing to […]
An assessment of the first day of racing since the three-month lockdown
KINGSTON, Jamaica - YES, racing returned to Caymanas Park last weekend after a long gap because of the pandemic. It was different – a limited number of paying spectators in the stands and some, at a cost, were allowed on the infield to watch the races. The health protocols demanded by the health authorities were […]
Chace The Great rebounds after horrific 2019 season
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Having not raced since November of last year, many questions were raised about the fitness of former Caribbean sprint champion Chace The Great. Those questions were answered on Saturday last (June 20) by his gritty seasonal bow. Though getting on in age at seven, Chace The Great showed that he still has […]
Trainer Vincent Atkinson says he is always trying
KINGSTON, Jamaica - If the way in which Vincent Atkinson gave notice of his prowess as a trainer in Jamaica and the confidence he exuded after are anything to go by, then racing fans will be in for a treat. Atkinson had a memorable day in his local career last Saturday when he connected twice, […]
Duke comes good for trainer Gary Subratie
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Having secured his first win as the conditioner of Duke on Saturday (June 20), trainer Gary Subratie is quietly confident about the prospects of his new charge. Subratie, who got Duke in March just before the shutdown of racing, expressed delight after the four-year-old grey colt’s 4 ½ lengths victory in a […]
Double Jeopardy wins but connections seek more
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Assistant trainer, Peter John Parsard, believes that while the change in racing equipment has done wonders for Double Jeopardy, more work needs to be done if the chestnut filly is to realise her true worth. Wearing the blinkers for the first time in a competitive contest, Double Jeopardy, trained by Parsard’s dad, […]
A recap of the races for Saturday, June 20
KINGSTON, Jamaica - SIGNIFICANT investors M & S Syndicate got a measure of satisfaction when their US-bred Victory Turn (Calvin Bailey), racing for the third time, sped to the front in short order in the opener and remained clear to reward the patience of trainer Gary Crawford. The four-year-old filly debuted on January 30, 2019 […]
Prediction/Odds return on Quickgallop.com for race day of June 27
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Quickgallop.com starts its Prediction/Odds after the three-month break in racing today for the Saturday programme of of Saturday, June 27, 2020. Quickgallop.com PREDICTION/ODDS provides the early odds and a brief look at each horse on the card. Read and choose your winners by simply pressing the PREDICTION/ODDS button at the top of […]
US RACING: Spectators given permission to attend Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Racetrack announced June 25 that after consultation with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and state public health officials, the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) and Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) will occur with spectators under strict guidelines. Kentucky Derby Week will be Sept. 1-5 with the Oaks set for […]
Final program for Saturday, June 27, now posted on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The final program for the 12-races set to be contested on Saturday, June 27 has been made available and is now posted on Quickgallop.com. To view press the FINAL PROGRAM button at the top of the Quickgallop.com homepage.