UK RACING: Khaadem the class in Goodwood’s Steward’s Cup
Khaadem landed an almighty gamble to turn the Unibet Stewards' Cup into a near procession at Goodwood. Only a three-year-old, Khaadem had finished second in a Group Three last time out and ended up being the proverbial Group horse in a handicap. As big as 8/1 in the morning, he was steadily backed all day […]
Kenneth Mattis Memorial Trophy should be a cinch for Fayrouz – watch Messi
The only professional to enter racing’s Hall of Fame as both a trainer and a jockey, Kenneth Mattis is being honoured tomorrow with the running of the trophy named in his honour. There are eight starters in the 10-furlong, Kenneth Mattis Memorial Trophy for horses who are campaigning at the Overnight Allowance level. Below is […]
What’s next for Supreme Soul after the Triple Crown; special 1-2-3-4 moment for trainer Anthony Nunes
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The historic achievement of trainer Anthony Nunes in winning his first Triple Crown must never overshadow the trainer’s other personal accomplishment of saddling the first four horses by the post in the Jamaica St Leger on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Caymanas Park. Nunes has endured much triumph, remember Terremoto winning the […]
Number two for England’s Rose
KINGSTON, Jamaica - England’s Rose, full sister of the brilliant She’s A Maneater, put in another advancing and steady gallop when she blew away rivals in a Restricted Allowance event for native-bred and imported two-year-olds - non-winners of two going 4 furlongs (800m). The fleet-footed England’s Rose (Natural Selection – Ahwhofah) made a smashing debut […]
UK RACING – Win number three for Bataash in King George Stakes
Battaash became the first three-time winner of the King George Stakes with a third successive victory in the five-furlong sprint at Glorious Goodwood. Beaten into second by the now retired Blue Point last time out at Royal Ascot in June, the 1-4 favourite won by three-quarters of a length. The Charlie Hills-trained five-year-old, ridden by […]
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by applicants. At a regularly scheduled New Mexico Racing Commission meeting, commission chair Beverly Bourguet said the newly appointed body decided it would not […]
THE VERDICT: DaCosta, Roman score triples, Mamdeen slips, what’s wrong with Chace The Great?
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Wayne DaCosta and apprentice Raddesh Roman both earned three winners on the Betting Gaming and Lotteries sponsored Emancipation Day (Thursday, August 1) 10-race programme. DaCosta continues to dominate the two-year-old races this season having won three of the four races contested thus far. England Rose has won two and on Thursday, […]
Sparkle Diamond to headline 9- race Independence racing card
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Top notch American three-year-old Sparkle Diamond will be seeking his third win in succession when he takes on six rivals over the five straight course on the Independence Day, August 6, 9-race card at Caymanas Park. Check out the Overnight programme on Quickgallop.com but simply pressing the Overnight button on the homepage […]
Summer Sun gives DaCosta, Roman an Emancipation Day double
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Taking up the lead after four furlongs of the 8 ½ furlongs down for competition in the ninth race were completed, Summer Sun under an enterprising ride by apprentice Raddesh Roman took home the Commissioner’s Cup for owner Carlton Watson and trainer Wayne DaCosta. Although challenged in the straight by 2-5 favourite […]
UK RACING - Dettori, Godsen ‘Too Darn Hot’ at Glorious Goodwood
Jockey Frankie Dettori continued his impressive form as he won the Sussex Stakes on Too Darn Hot at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday. The John Gosden-trained evens favourite pulled clear in the final furlong to win from Circus Maximus and I Can Fly. The three-year-old, owned by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, was briefly trapped in a […]