Mahogany confirms his undoubted class with facile victory over seven furlongs – double for trainer Ian Parsard
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was a case of Mahogany continuing to display his class and quality as he prepares for the Classic races to come later in the year. After winning over 5 ½ on December 28, 2019, trainer Ian Parsard stepped up his charge to seven furlongs and with the same rider Dane Dawkins […]
Massive 99-1 upset as apprentice Kawise Gentle wins first time on Twilight Storm in fifth race – pays $8,982 to win – exacta pays $92,001
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was a day to remember for apprentice rider Kawise Gentle as after graduating from Jockeys’ School and starting to ride in October of last year, the young man just earned his first winner moments ago in the fifth of nine races at Caymanas Park. AND WHAT A WINNER IT WAS! Gentle […]
Bred in utero Double Crown makes smashing debut for trainer Ian Parsard, jockey Simon Husbands
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was nothing short of an outstanding debut for the bred in utero chestnut colt Double Crown (Bellamy Road – Salty Talk) in the third race which was a Maiden Special Weight event for three-year-olds run over seven furlongs. Double Crown, a bit anxious on her first time in a competitive race, […]
Miss In Kiss takes second race for Omar Walker, Gresford Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Coming from well off the pace Miss In Kiss gathered steam in the final furlong-and-a-half to win the second race of nine on today’s programme at Caymanas Park. Ridden by Omar Walker and trained by Gresford “Greasie” Smith, Miss In Kiss was not the best away in the field of seven runners […]
Apprentice Anthony Allen continues good form – wins first race on Saturday card on Devine Lexie – Roger Hewitt falls
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Current leading rider apprentice Anthony Allen added another notch on his winning belt when he piloted home Devine Lexie to victory at odds of 2-1 in the first of nine races on today's (Saturday, January 18) card at Caymanas Park. Allen showing growing maturing and patience in the saddle of late, settled […]
Cryptocurrency gets the nod in Overnight sprint
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With no trophy race on offer, the non-restricted Overnight Allowance event to be contested over five-and-a-half furlongs (1,000m) will take the spotlight at Caymanas Park tomorrow. Below is a looks at the runners in this race. BIMINI: (8-y-o ch m – Seeking The Glory – Maria Elena) – Bimini has not been […]
Mahogany travels seven furlongs in Classic prep – watch Elroy, Tomohawk
KINGSTON, Jamaica - All eyes will be on the three-year-olds as they prepare for the upcoming Classic season. Seven runners will contest the Restricted Allowance event going seven furlongs (1,400m) at Caymanas Park tomorrow. It should be a highly contested event as nearly the entire field is in with a chance of winning the majority […]
Horse of the Year 2019 – She’s A Maneater the favourite
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Soon the panel of racing journalists will cast their votes to choose the Horse of the Year along with the winners of the other categories, including top two and three-year-olds for last year. Three horses come to the fore for consideration for the much-vaunted Horse of the Year title. She’s A Maneater, […]
Racing Commission decreases two proposed fee increase
KINGSTON, Jamaica - At least two of the recently announced fee increases by the regulatory arm of racing, the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), in Jamaica have been rolled back. The increased JRC fees include the licence for owners up from $4,000 to $10,000 payable every two years; licence fee for trainers from $2,000 to $4,000 […]
The development of apprentices
KINGSTON, Jamaica - There seems to be a trend developing of apprentices riding winner after winner when they first hit the race track, then suddenly disappearing from the winners’ enclosure when the claiming allowance or “bug” is no more. Then there are questions about weight maintenance and sometimes attitude that influence success or failure for […]