LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Apprentice Jockey Demar Williams

Demar Williams, a recent graduate of the Jockeys' Training School, has officially joined the competitive and dynamic riding community in Jamaica following the acquisition of his license. With a determined ambition to make a mark in the sport, his early rides have already garnered attention, marking him as a promising talent to keep an eye […]

Dissecting Results Of Saturday, January 4, 2025

The upcoming second Saturday of January 2025 will mark 33 years since the flawed and therefore unviable and complicated claiming system made its disastrous debut. This, against the advice of those of us who had a grasp of the nuances of the successful promotion of horse racing. The racing product lost its simplicity and equity […]

California Crown makes noticeable return

  After being sidelined for five months, California Crown made a noticeable  comeback on Saturday, January 4, 2024, clinching victory in the St Catherine Cup with a commendable performance. This win marks a significant resurgence for the talented horse, who had been off the track since his disappointing eighth-place finish in the Jamaica Derby, where […]

Six Newcomers Race On Saturday, January 11, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Six horses, all three-year-olds will be entering the race day starting gates for the first time on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Of the lot of six, five are locally bred with one foreigner, The list is published below. PRINCE ROY is a bay colt (March 22) BY Here Comes Ben out of […]

Selected Gallop | Exercise For Tuesday, January 7, 2025

HORSE    EQUIPMENT    WORK    DISTANCE    TIME    ALLEGIANCE - Cantered (WP) ALTHIA - Cantered (WP)               AMMA - Trotted         BANADURA B Cantered (WP)      BARNABY - Cantered (WP) BIG POP -   Cantered (WP) BOLD MOVE - Cantered (WP)                 BOOTYLICIOUS - Trotted    BULLETPROOFCOFFEE - Cantered (RND)                BURNING HEDGE - […]

AUSTRALIA RACING: Historic Caulfield Racecourse Set On Fire

A man has been slapped with a string of charges after a fire tore through a historic grandstand at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse. The racecourse fire broke out about 6.20am on Tuesday, with 17 firetrucks and more than 70 firefighters attacking the blaze before it was brought under control in less than an hour. Emergency services […]

LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Jockey Dick Cardenas

Dick Cardenas stands out as a remarkable figure in the world of horse racing. This former champion jockey has carved a unique niche for himself in Jamaica, earning the admiration and respect of both fans and fellow riders alike. Cardenas holds the prestigious title of riding a Triple Crown winner, a feat that is emblematic […]

Overnight Reminder For Saturday, January 11, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Entries are being accepted on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 for the race meet on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Following the taking of entries, and after the various checks, the OVERNIGHT programme will be issued. You can stay with Quickgallop.com for your OVERNIGHT.

She’s A Maneater's Offspring, Stormbringer, Garners Attention In Debut Win

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, racing enthusiasts were treated to the debut of Stormbringer, a striking bay colt born of Bold Conquest and the illustrious Triple Crown champion, She’s A Maneater. Trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden by Robert Halledeen, Stormbringer launched his career in a maiden condition race for native-bred three-year-olds, covering a distance […]