Nunes, Mamdeen joins the winning party on Oaks Day as Western Wheels strikes at 16-1
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was anticipated and it just happened. Leading trainer Anthony Nunes and leading jockey Christopher Mamdeen joined the winning party on the Rum Fire sponsored Oaks Day card just run at the Park with Western Wheels. Western Wheels who after a running battle got the better of Soul Cure (7-1) and Dyna’s […]
One-two (Legality – God of Love) for Philip Feanny in fourth Oaks Day event as top 3-y-o Toona Ciliata fails
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Philip Feanny had the distinction of saddling the first and second place finishers in the fourth race today at Caymanas Park. Legality with Omar Walker rebounded after a defeat by Earn Your Stripes to beat another three-year-old this time from his own stables God of Love (Chris Mamdeen). Third was Winter […]
Old stager Phineas conjures a win in third, double for McGregor
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Ten-year-old dark brown gelding Phineas, showed that he still had some spunk left in him when he easily won the third race at Caymanas just moments ago. Phineas who has campaigner in the top-class long ago raced today in a $450,000 - $400,000 claiming event for three-year-olds and upwards travelling a trip […]
Apprentice Kiaman McGregor takes home 3-5 first timer Atlantic Blue in Caymanas second
KINGSTON, Jamaica – First time runner Atlantic Blue under strong handling from apprentice Kiaman McGregor just won the second race of ten on the today’s (May 4) programme at the Park. Trained by Fitznahum Williams, Atlantic Blue was prominent throughout the five-straight journey before pulling away inside the final furlong. Atlantic Blue although racing for […]
Anthony Thomas, Gary Subratie start Oaks Day with Anna Lisa at 2-1
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The recent association of trainer Gary Subratie and champion jockey Anthony Thomas continues to bear fruit as the two combined to win the first of ten races scheduled on the Rum Fire sponsored Jamaica Oaks race day at Caymanas Park a few minutes ago. Anna Lisa came with a well-judged run in […]
Magna Grecia claims 10th English 2,000 Guineas for 'unbelievable' O'Brien
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Master Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien celebrated his 10th 2,000 Guineas success on Saturday when his son Donnacha partnered Magna Grecia to victory in the colts' classic at Newmarket. This was O'Brien's third consecutive 2,000 victory after Churchill in 2017 and Saxon Warrior last year, a feat that was last accomplished […]
THE ANALYSIS – English 1000 Guineas (Sunday, May 5, 2019)
The English 1000 Guineas will be run tomorrow (Sunday, May 5, 2019) at the famed Newmarket course in English. The English 2000 Guineas is run over one mile straight. The analysis follows below. 1 - ANGEL'S HIDEAWAY (7) Won maiden at Haydock and Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (by two and a half lengths from Royal […]
Serengeti Empress goes wire-to-wire for Kentucky Oaks win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Serengeti Empress dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career. The filly went wire-to-wire to win the US$1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by 1 3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday at Churchill Downs. The start featured a scary moment when Positive Spirit […]
Piggott tips Aidan O'Brien for rare third straight English 2,000 success
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Aidan O'Brien will become the first trainer since the 19th century to win three consecutive English 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, predicts a man who won the famous mile classic five times -- Lester Piggott. The legendary jockey, an 11-time British champion and winner of 30 classics, rode Rodrigo de Triano […]
English 2000 Guineas – the analysis
Best of British Too Darn Hot had sat happily atop the betting for the first British Classic for much of the off-season, with many predicting a victory in the 2000 Guineas would simply be a walk in the park. Sadly, for John Gosden, Frankie Dettori and owner, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Too Darn Hot picked up a knock […]