#US RACING: Perry Ouzts Now 5th On All Time Winning List In North America
Perry Ouzts, the indefatigable jockey who is in his 51st year of competition, became the fifth-winningest rider in North America racing history Tuesday when he took 3-year-old filly Lanalikeschoohoos from gate to wire in a $9,100 claiming race at Belterra Park. Ouzts, who turned 69 last month, was a winner for the 7,397th time, breaking […]
Ten Races On Sat, Aug 19, 2023, Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Ten races are on tap this Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Caymanas Park. The Overnight program is ready and has been posted on this website. To view, press the OVERNIGHT button at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.
Is the Jockey's Race Over? There's Still Time
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Caymanas Park hosted nine races on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Out of these nine races, two jockeys secured six victories - champion Dane Dawkins claimed a triple win, as did the current leading rider Reyan Lewis. At present, Lewis has secured 70 victories from 257 rides, maintaining a lead of 17 wins […]
Ability Soars to Top of Earnings List After Derby Victory
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After his surprising 17-1 upset victory in the prestigious Jamaica Derby on August 7, the Patrick Lynch-trained horse, Ability, has climbed to the top of the earnings list for 2023. From his five starts in 2023, which included three victories, one third-place finish, and a fourth-placing, Ability has earned $5,729,250 for his […]
Victory At Last For Bella Soul
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After seven career starts including three second-place finishes, Bella Soul finally claimed victory in a native-bred three-year-old maiden race over five furlongs on the round course. Ridden by Dane Dawkins and trained by Gary Subratie, Bella Soul sprinted to an early lead and maintained her position ahead of Mr Wonderful (Ramon Nepare) […]
A Winner For Trainer Nicholas Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Nicholas Smith celebrated his fifth win of the year from 20 starts this season when his charge, Breaking Storm, led the entire race in a five-year-old and upwards Optional Claiming ($180,000-$150,000) event at five furlongs round. Breaking Storm quickly took the lead under jockey Matthew Bennett and maintained his position ahead […]
#US RACING: Kent Desormeaux Fined, Suspended For Crop Violation
Jockey Kent Desormeaux has been suspended one day for overuse of the riding crop in the Graduation Stakes on Friday at Del Mar. Desormeaux rode Lord Prancealot to victory in that 5 1/2-furlong dirt sprint for California-bred juveniles. In a ruling dated Saturday, stewards determined that Desormeaux used eight strikes of the crop, which is two over […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, August 14, 2023
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ADORABLE J BT Cantered/Strode 6F 1:23.0 AWESOME ANTHONY - Cantered - Chute BABYLIKE - Cantered (WP) BANADURA - Cantered (WP) BERNARD DE QUIK - Cantered (WP) BIG JULE - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:39.1 BLU SENSATION B Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:38.2 BOLD LEADER - Trotted BOX BOX - […]
Overnight Dates For Weekend Race Days (Aug 19-20 2023)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There will be weekend races on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, at Caymanas Park. Quickgallop.com presents readers with the Overnight and Final Program dates. These dates are published below. RACE DATES OVERNIGHT DATES FINAL PROGRAM DATES Saturday, August 19, 2023 Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Sunday, August […]
THE HARD FACTS – Jamaica Racing Commission Needs To Institute Whip Rule
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Quick Galloper explores the Hard Facts seeking to highlight the pros and the cons of the combative situation of the use of whips in horse racing, especially in Jamaica. Watch and share your views by commenting.