Apprentice Master Paul Ramsay Confident in Graduates' Progression

Paul Ramsay, the convenor of the Racing Commission’s Jockeys’ School, is optimistic that the newly licensed apprentices will continue to improve as they gain more experience on race days. On Saturday, January 4, 2025, two of the graduating apprentices, Javier Sybble and Tajay Suckoo, made notable achievements by securing their first wins. Sybble led Town […]

Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, January 6, 2025

HORSE    EQUIPMENT    WORK    DISTANCE    TIME ALLEGIANCE - Cantered (WP)       AMMA - Trotted     ATLANTIC CONVOY - Cantered (WP)             BANADURA - Cantered (WP)         BARNABY - Cantered (WP)    BOBBYTWOBAD - Trotted      BULLETPROOFCOFFEE - Cantered (RND)     BURNING HEDGE - Cantered (WP) CAPTAIN SPARROW - Cantered (WP) CATALINA PRINCESS - Cantered - […]

LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Trainer Antonio Barker

Trainer Antonio Barker has experienced the ups and downs of the local horse racing industry, yet after almost sixty years, he remains in the field. In this Lifetime Narrative by Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel, The Quick Galloper, Barker shares insights about his early start in racing and his professional journey.

After Five Starts, Catalina Princess Is A Winner

Four-year-old American-bred chestnut filly Catalina Princess celebrated the long-awaited milestone by securing her first victory on home turf in the opening race on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Catalina Princess was making her fifth career start. Competing in a contest designed for four-year-olds and upward (non-winners of two) as well as imported four-year-olds and upward (maidens), […]

Dissecting Results Of Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The new season commenced without any sort of fanfare and no promise came from either promoter Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment (SVREL) or the Jamaica Racing Commission as to their view of the future in terms of specific deliverables for the development of the industry. The promoting company endures continuous criticism from the Thoroughbred Owners […]

LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Trainer Ian Alexander

From a young age, Ian Alexander found himself captivated by the thrill of horse racing, watching the exhilarating action unfold from his home near the track. His official journey in the industry began as a horse owner, igniting a passion that would lead him to dive headfirst into the world of racing. With unwavering determination, […]

#US RACING: Watch Barnes Win Kentucky Derby Prep - San Vicente Stakes

Barnes defeated stablemate Romanesque by 5 1/2 lengths to win the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert in a field of Kentucky Derby hopefuls on Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Juan Hernandez, Barnes ran seven furlongs in 1:22.15 and paid $4, $2.80 and $2.10 as the slight even-money favourite. […]

Selected Gallops | Gallops For Sunday, January 5, 2025

HORSE    EQUIPMENT    WORK    DISTANCE    TIME AFFAIR - Cantered/Galloped 2F 0:24.3          ATOMICA - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:36.2       BARNABY - Cantered (WP)                BENSON - Cantered (WP)      CALIFORNIA GOLD - Galloped Flat 3F 0:36.0           CASUALLYYOURS - Cantered/Galloped 5F 1:05.1       CHEIF DISSIDENT - Cantered/Galloped - Round 3F 0:39.2   CHOCOMO B Cantered (WP) […]