Made To Order For Slam Dunk

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Division One of a three-year-old maiden contest going four furlongs is the first of ten races on the card of Sunday, Amy 7, 2023, at Caymanas Park. Nine horses are entered in this quick sprint. The Quick Galloper’s assessment of the nine entered is provided below.  1 – VELIKI VICKI is a […]

The New And Improved Blue Vinyl

KINGSTON, Jamaica - BLUE Vinyl continued to show rapid improvement as a four-year-old after the chestnut colt romped to his second-consecutive victory in the $1.14-million Jamaica Veterinary Board World Vet Day Trophy at Caymanas Park on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Blue Vinyl, who raced behind the pace for most of the way, surrounded horses approaching […]

The Final Analysis – Sat, April 29, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica - It was double success for the recently more successful trainer/jockey combination of Patrick “Wacky” Lynch and Javaniel “Shake Head” Patterson (14) as races nine and 10, the joint features Anybet 10th Anniversary Trophy, restricted to three-year-olds running over 1,200 metres, and the Jamaica Veterinary Board World Vet Day Trophy over 1,600 metres […]

First 2023 Winner For Trainer Henry Harrison Jr

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Henry Harrison Jr saddled his first winner for the season after his charge easily won a five-year-old and upwards Claiming ($180,000-$150,000) call that also included six-year-olds and upwards (non-winners of two) at four furlongs (800m). Ridden by Nicholas Hibbert, Money Marshall after leaving his starting barrier disputed the early lead along […]

Gate To Wire For Foreigner True Bravado

KINGSTON, Jamaica - True Bravado led from start to finish in a native-bred five-year-old and upwards (non-winners of three) and imported five-year-olds and upwards (non-winners of two) at 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m). With Phillip Parchment in the saddle for owner/trainer Donovan Russell, True Bravado shot to the front at the start, holding the lead ahead […]

Two Additional Late Non-Starters (Sat, May 6 2023)

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Racing Office has announced two additional late non-starters on the Saturday program of May 6, 2023. This brings the tally of late non-starters at this time to three. This late non-starters are listed below. Race 4 - #6 Bold Sami Race 6 - #3 Esuce Me Goodby Race 10 - #Slammer

#US RACING: Pretty Mischievous Wins 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Pretty Mischievous took charge in the stretch and survived a late push by Gambling Girl to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by a neck on Friday at Churchill Downs. The Brendan Walsh-trained filly started from the No. 14 post at 10-1 odds and stayed within sight of pacesetters Flying Connection and Defining Purpose through […]

#US RACING: After Rich Strike, Kentucky Derby Long Shots Could Get 2nd Look

Two long shots winning the Kentucky Derby over the past four years might be coincidental, but they also are a reminder not to dismiss any of the 19 horses running Saturday at Churchill Downs. Especially since Rich Strike and Country House demonstrated how some faith could pay off big. Country House's stunning elevation in 2019 […]