Journeyman jockey Phillip Parchment seeks first Diamond Mile victory after getting ride on Stranger Danger
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Journeyman jockey Phillip Parchment is set and ready to partner the Wayne DaCosta-trained Stranger Danger in the fifth running of the Supreme Ventures Limited, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission-sponsored Diamond Mile. The Diamond Mile is to be contested on November 9, 2019 and carries a purse US$115,000, which is over $14 million. […]
Trainer Anthony Nunes’ pair of Toona Ciliata, Supreme Soul on the right path for Diamond Mile
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Title-chasing trainer Anthony “Baba” Nunes is informing that all is well with his charges Toona Ciliata and Supreme Soul heading into next week’s Diamond Mile race at Caymanas Park. The Diamond Mile carries a purse of US$115,000 (over $14 million) and is set to be contested on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Both […]
Apprentice Christopher Mamdeen now a member of the 100 – winners’ club
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Leading rider and claiming apprentice Christopher Mamdeen, who is on the verge of becoming the fourth apprentice rider to win the jockeys’ championship during their apprenticeship period at Caymanas Park, booted home the 4/5 shot Stallwalkin’Girl for leading trainer Anthony Nunes to register his 100th winner in his riding career on Saturday, […]
Prediction/Odds for Saturday's 11-race programme at Caymanas Park now on Quickgallop.com - Check it out
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A competitive 11-race card is on offer at Caymanas Park on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The Prediction/Odds for all 11 races are now available on Quickgallop.com. Simply go to the top of the homepage and press the Prediction/Odds button.
US RACING: Aidan O’Brien horses make their entrance at Santa Anita for the Breeders’ Cup
One by one, 10 of the world's most regally bred Thoroughbreds cantered past the finish line at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31, signaling that Europe's premier trainer, Aidan O'Brien, and the world-famous Coolmore Team was in the house. "It's an absolute pleasure for us to come here," O'Brien said. "It's a beautiful climate, beautiful setting, […]
US racing needs clean trip at Breeders' Cup
ARCADIA, United States (AFP) - A tumultuous year in US racing comes down to the wire at the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita, where a spike in horse deaths has put the sport under scrutiny. "I think you'd be naive not to acknowledge that people are watching very carefully and that's why we're paying so […]
US RACING: US$2 million Juvenile tops opening day of Breeders' Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Breeders' Cup weekend kicks off with five stakes Friday, topped by the $2 million Juvenile, as Santa Anita hosts the world championships for a record 10th time. Dennis' Moment is the early 8-5 favourite in the 1 1/16-mile Juvenile, whose winner is tabbed as the horse to watch heading into next […]
Caymanas Park, Off Track Betting Parlours offer betting on the two days of the Breeders’ Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The annual renewal of the most vaunted days in international racing the Breeders’ Cup takes place tomorrow (Friday, November 1) and Saturday, November 2 at the Santa Anita racetrack in California. The local promoting company, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited will be offering full betting on the two Breeders’ Cup race […]
US RACING: Favourites, top contenders for Day 1 of Breeders' Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The early favourites and top contenders in Friday's five Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita: JUVENILE TURF SPRINT Purse: US$1 million Distance: 5 furlongs Favorite: Four Wheel Drive, 3-1 odds Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Wesley Ward Record and earnings this year: 2 wins in 2 starts; $142,500 Four Wheel Drive […]
US RACING: 'No stone unturned' in quest for Breeders' Cup horse safety
ARCADIA, United States (AFP) - As Santa Anita Park continues to grapple with the fallout from 36 horse deaths so far this season, Breeders' Cup chief executive Craig Fravel said Wednesday that officials have "done everything humanly possible" to forestall disaster at this weekend's US$28 million racing festival. "I don't have any specific concerns about […]