The Quick Galloper Delivers An In-Depth Recap Of The 10 Races On Sat, Nov 16, 2024
The race day of Saturday, November 16, 2024, saw ten races contested. Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel - The Quick Galloper analysed the outcomes of these races with an eye on potential horses to watch.
Is Dane Dawkins The Best Jockey At The Moment?
As racing enthusiasts immerse themselves in the intense competition for jockeys’ championship honours featuring Tevin Foster and Raddesh Roman, the landscape of the jockey colony has become even more thrilling with the return of several top riders from their overseas endeavours during the winter break. Join the exploration of the jockey’s scene through Quickgallopja.com, and […]
Trainer Michael Marlowe Remembers His Lifelong Friend - Trevor McKenzie
Close friend of renowned jockey Trevor McKenzie, who sadly passed away today at age 76, Michael Marlowe remembers him as an extraordinary talent and a true professional in the horse racing industry in Jamaica. “I met Trevor when I was about seven or eight years old,” Marlowe recalled. “I remember him shouting at me, ‘Bwoy, […]
Trevor McKenzie: A Racing Legend Passes Away
The Jamaican racing community mourns the passing of legendary jockey Trevor McKenzie, who died today at the age of 76. Widely regarded as one of the finest riders ever produced in Jamaica, McKenzie leaves behind a legacy of exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to the sport. McKenzie's career was marked by three remarkable jockey championships, […]
Meet Apprentice In Waiting - Nicardo Carr
Nicardo Carr is one of the cohort of apprentices who recently completed the Jockeys' Training School. Carr has the distinction of winning one of the special races designed for apprentices in training. Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel - The Quick Galloper recently caught up with the promising young rider to discuss his journey and his […]
Meet Apprentice In Waiting - Josh Edwards
Josh Edwards is one of the cohort of apprentices who recently completed the 2024 Jockeys' Training School conducted by the Jamaica Racing Commission. Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel - The Quick Galloper recently caught up with the promising young rider to discuss his journey and his vision for the future.
Apprentice Romane Gordon Ready To Hit The Track
Fresh out of the Jockeys' Training School, Romane Gordon is chomping at the bit to begin his professional career. Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel - The Quick Galloper recently caught up with the promising young rider to discuss his journey and his vision for the future.
Foster-Roman Rivalry Ignites Racing, Proves Power Of Healthy Competition | Watch Video
Horse racing in Jamaica has rarely seen a rivalry as electric as the one currently unfolding between jockeys Tevin Foster and Raddesh Roman. As the two riders battle it out for the top spot in the 2024 championship, their competition has set the racing scene ablaze, captivating fans and injecting a renewed sense of excitement […]
2024 Jockey’s School Ends - 5 Apprentices Share Their Thoughts
The 2024 Jockey's Training School, operated by the Jamaica Racing Commission has reached its conclusion with graduation on the horizon and soon these students will join the local jockey's colony, ready to take the racing world. The journey to get here hasn't been easy; yes, it has been expensive. These students have completed an intensive […]
I Was Told To Come Out Of The Stewards’ Room - Samantha Fletcher
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Following the controversial disqualification of her horse Tekapunt after passing the winning post in front in the second race on Monday, October 21, jockey Samantha Fletcher gave her version of what happened. “Coming to the one furlong, the two horse (My Sunshine) braced down on me, I could not move, because if […]