Wayne DaCosta, Omar Walker start 2020 rolling with Unbreakable in the second race
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It did not take long for trainer Wayne DaCosta and his designated rider Omar Walker to get underway with their first winner of the New Year in the second of eight races on the today’s card at Caymanas Park. Unbreakable provided the duo with that win in an $250,000 - $200,000 claiming […]
Super Amia wins first race of 2020 for trainer Dennis Lee, apprentice Anthony Allen
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Apprentice Anthony Allen continued his recent form with a well-timed ride to win the first race of 2020 on the Dennis Lee trained Super Amia just moments ago at Caymanas Park. It was a long waiting period of 27 starts for Super Amia to release the maiden tag in four-year-old and upwards […]
New Year’s Day is the time for Marquesas to win
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited-sponsored Fan Appreciation Day Trophy highlights the start of the new racing season tomorrow at Caymanas Park. The three-year-old and upwards Overnight Allowance event to be contested around the nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) course has attracted a field of nine runners. Below is an […]
Analysing Wow Wow and She’s A Maneater
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Quickgallop.com is taking a calculated risk at this stage in trying to assess the merits of She’s A Maneater and Wow Wow. This a treacherous path to tread at this time because the five-year-old bay mare, She’s A Maneater has achieved more than enough to be considered one of the best to […]
Change of equipment does the trick for Sentient
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After some meaningful performances in the Derby and a pleasing fourth place in the Diamond Mile, Sentient had no choice but to win on Boxing Day. And that win came with a change of equipment. Sentient, with a lifetime record of 16 starts, with two wins, five second-place finishes and four third-place […]
US RACING: Jockey Mike Smith is number one
Santa Anita Park's opening day was certainly a memorable one for jockey Mike Smith. In the process of winning four of seven stakes races on the card, Smith surpassed Jerry Bailey as the all-time leader among jockeys for Grade 1 wins in North America. Smith tied Bailey at 216 when he brought Hard Not to […]
Prediction/Odds for New Year's Day now on Quickgallop.com - soft start with only eight races
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The racing year that is 2020 is off to a soft start with only eight races being offered by the promoting company. The PREDICTION/ODDS for those eight races have been posted on Quickgallop.com. To view simply press the PREDICTION/ODDS button at the top of the home page.
Final program for New Year's Day racing now on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The final program of eight races on New Year's Day is now on Quickgallop.com. To view simply press the FINAL PROGRAM button at the top of the home page.
Santa Anita season off to a good start
Should the racing gods ever decree that the consummate book be written on the glory that is Santa Anita Park, the final chapter is poised for history. It was written December 28, when everything that makes Santa Anita great was in full flower, frenetic yet tranquil, in all its natural splendour. Scenic mountains, verdant palms, […]
Easy win for Omaha Beach in Malibu Stakes as Santa Anita gets underway
Soaking in another victory Saturday by Omaha Beach, trainer Richard Mandella joked that he should have had the colt gelded before he became such a superstar. That's about all that would have stopped the 3-year-old's path to his next career at stud, which came a step closer after Omaha Beach waltzed to a 2 3/4-length win […]