She’s A Maneater goes to stud
KINGSTON, Jamaica - “The owner [Ian Kong] and I met recently and, after discussing the matter, the decision was taken to retire She’s A Maneater immediately. “The two major concerns we had for her (She’s A Maneater) were the indefinite suspension of racing, occasioned by COVID-19, and the recent changes in weight by the Jamaica […]
Reflections on a spectator-less race day
KINGSTON, Jamaica - It was a day (Tuesday, March 17, 2020), which drew mixed emotions from diverse sections of trainers and other racing personnel. Racing at Caymanas Park without spectators for the first time due to the coronavirus global pandemic was unique. Racing professionals give their thoughts. ALFORD BROWN - TRAINER “This historic day in […]
Toona Ciliata – continues his rise to the top
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Champion trainer Anthony Nunes, was one of two trainers to saddle two winners on the historic race meeting at Caymanas Park on Tuesday (March 17), which took place without spectators present as a safeguard against COVID-19. Nunes, although missing the excitement and noise, was doubly satisfied to see his charges Let Them […]
HONG KONG RACING: Golden Sixty triumphs in Derby
Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho announced themselves as one of world racing’s most influential new power couples with a stunning success in the BMW Hong Kong Derby on Sunday (March 22). Hong Kong’s most famous race was played out to empty Sha Tin grandstands as fears about a second wave of COVID-19 infections reduced the […]
US RACING: Wells Bayou gets home in Louisiana Derby
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Wells Bayou completed a wire-to-wire victory in the US$1-million Louisiana Derby there was hardly a cheer to be heard — other than the isolated triumphant shouts of trainer Brad Cox and his stable crew. In the 107th running of the qualifying points race for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday last […]
US RACING: Jamaican Shaun Bridgmohan wins US300,000 Muniz Memorial
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, (CMC) – Jamaican jockey Shaun Bridgmohan produced a dominant front-running effort aboard 9-1 choice Factor This to win the US$300,000 Grade 2 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes at Fair Grounds here on Saturday last (March 21). Going a mile and an eighth for four-year-olds and upwards in race 10, Bridgmohan set a brisk […]
US RACING: Florida Derby in doubt because of COVID-19
In the wake of a Broward County ban on conducting non-essential business amid the coronavirus pandemic, and a subsequent request to close by the city of Hallandale Beach, Fla., Gulfstream Park plans to race on. With the track's signature Florida Derby (G1) set for Saturday, a new South Florida Sun-Sentinel report indicates Gulfstream has threatened […]
Lock down at Caymanas Park, no Sunday racing tomorrow
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment Limited in a release after the completion of today’s race day advised the public that as at today (Saturday, March 21, 2020) at midnight, the operations of Caymanas Park will be closed until further notice. As a result there will be no racing as planned tomorrow. The […]
Harry’s Train releases the throttle in ninth – second winner for trainer Ian Parsard – says crowd absence helped his charge
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The purple winning patch currently being experienced by trainer Ian Parsard voted as the most improved conditioner of 2019, continued to progress when Harry’s Train was a gate to wire winner with Dane Dawkins doing the riding honours. Harry’s Train, racing at the Overnight level over 5 ½ furlongs, shortened a bit […]
Race Car revs-up with all gears in motion to win the eighth – double for Dane Nelson
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Race Car, racing for the second time stayed close to the early pace and after a private duel with Sir Alton, accelerated with all gears in motion to win the eighth of 10 races on the spectator-less race day now in progress at Caymanas Park. With an effervescent Dane Nelson in the […]