Abigail Able, Phillip Parchment suspended and fined after fracas, other Racing Commission rulings
The stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission are announcing the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices on Tuesday, January 26. Jockey Abigail Able was suspended for 15 race days and fined $20,000.00 for her involvement in an altercation with Jockey Phillip Parchment on the track at Caymanas Park on Friday, January […]
Sentient looks a shoo-in in Open Allowance call
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Seven runners are down to take part in tomorrow’s feature race, the Bonnie Blue Flag Trophy on the nine-race card. The three-year-old and upwards Open Allowance call will be at nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) and sees seven horses going to post. Below is an analysis of each runner. SENTIENT: (5 […]
Trainers share their views on the requested change of distance of the Oaks, Governor’s Cup
Anthony Nunes — I am not disappointed at all on the contrary, I understand when I spoke to Chairman [Solomon] Sharpe what direction he is trying to lead us in. I think we have to run races in a way so that it is not only competitive for the punters but also for the owners. […]
Does tradition mean anything – reader’s comment To Quickgallop.com
I was shocked and saddened to read in today’s (Friday, January 22) eidtion of the Supreme Racing Guide that a Classic race, the Oaks plus the Governor’s Cup, are to be reduced from 1 1/4 miles (10-furlongs) to 8 1/2 furlongs. A Classic race is always special and the Governor’s Cup is a respected event […]
Backing the jockeys – new Guild president Robert Halledeen
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Newly elected Jockeys’ Guild of Jamaica president Robert Halledeen says his main aim is to enhance communication between the Guild and its members, while providing a voice for and working for the benefit of the jockeys. Halledeen, who was elected on December 5 to lead the new executive, after incumbent president Shane […]
Crafty and Ready still fighting his issues
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Now trained by Steven Todd, the American-bred four-year-old bay colt, Crafty and Ready won for the second time at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 23. Ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, Crafty and Ready was successful in a native-bred four-year-old and upwards (non-winners of two) Restricted Allowance call going 5 ½ furlongs (1,100 metres). […]
Sudden Flight wins for the first time
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Ridden by Anthony Thomas, the Carlton Watson-owned, Y S Limited (1955) -bred bay colt, by Natural Selection - Makyen Joy, Sudden Flight scored his first win as the even money, top-weighted second favourite by 1 3/4 lengths on Saturday, January 23 at Caymanas Park. That victory by the Wayne DaCosta trainee was […]
#US RACING: Kentucky Derby winner Authentic wins Horse of the Year honour
Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic winner Authentic was honoured as Horse of the Year at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards on Thursday night. The ceremony was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. Authentic received 224 out of 238 first-place votes. Monomoy Girl received seven votes. Swiss Skydiver, the filly who beat Authentic by […]
#US RACING: Watch the 10 races from Gulfstream Park for today Thursday, January 28, 2021
betMaster Raceday Analysis - January 30, 2021
Race 1 - The victim of a brutal trip last Saturday, Helicopter turns back in distance against easier rivals. He is improving and will be long gone against these. Commissioner (first Lasix) and Ultimatum have scope for improvement and should chase the favourite home. Cup Cake has had many chances but has shown enough at […]