Apprentice Daniel Thompson suspended for 25 days for cruelty to animals
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In an alarming development, young apprentice Daniel Thompson has been suspended for 25 race days for cruelty to animal. In addition, Thompson has been denied the use of his whip for 10 consecutive rides after his suspension is completed. The disciplinary actions against Thompson follows a meeting by the stewards of the […]
Open Allowance a knotty affair as Patriarch, Truly Amazing the standouts
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The St Catherine Cup takes the spotlight on what is a competitive 10-race programme at Caymanas Park tomorrow, January 16. Thirteen runners are down to face the starter going six furlongs (1,200m) for a total purse of $1.15 million in the featured trophy race. Below is the analysis of the runners. TRULY […]
Watch these 10 horses in 2021
1 - CHANDRA’S LAW: Sensational Slam - She’s Spectacular This well conformed daughter of Sensational Slam made her debut on December 19, 2020 and in good style beating Sure Curlin, a winner since. Her inexperience showed in the last 200 metres as she shifted left when asked for more effort but reportedly impressed jockey Dane […]
Abigail is getting ‘Able’
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Abigail Able is a part of a growing number of young women becoming more involved in the sport of thoroughbred racing. At 24 years, not only is Able determined to make it in this tough male-dominated profession, she is also making a name for herself as a spirited competitor. Able was one […]
Get to know trainer Gary Griffiths
KINGSTON, Jamaica - For over 10 years Gary Griffiths has been conditioning horses at Caymanas Park. Having been through many ups and downs in this competitive venture, Griffiths is looking forward to a better year especially with his present crop of three-year-olds. Let’s meet trainer Gary Griffiths. WEBSITE: How did you get into horse racing […]
Johncrowjeff is off and winning
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Johncrowjeff got his three-year-old career off to a promising start when he released the maiden tag in a native-bred Three-Year-Old Maiden Condition race for a total purse of $870,000 at 5 ½ furlongs (1100 metres). That victory was achieved in the fourth race on Saturday, January 9 at Caymanas Park and was […]
Getting up late – a habit now for Cold Pursuit
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Cold Pursuit, a four-year-old dark bay gelded son of Northern Giant - Liquidity, trained by Ryan Darby for owner Marlon Biggs, came running on late, as usual, to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the Howard Phillips Memorial Trophy feature at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 9. The race won […]
PREDICTION/ODDS for Saturday, January 16, 2021 - available on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The PREDICTION/ODDS for all horses competing in the 10 races on Saturday, January 16 are ready and have been placed on this website. To view press the PREDICTION/ODDS button at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.
Bone chips in knees ends racing career of Wow Wow – will stand at stud
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Michael Bernard’s outstanding thoroughbred Wow Wow has been retired from racing. The four-year-old bay colt by Casual Trick - Sarah Barracuda was recently found to have bone chips in both of his knee joints. This is considered significant enough to compromise the animal’s athletic ability to perform on the race track, thus […]
Early PAST PERFORMANCES available on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The PAST PERFORMANCES for the 114 horses entered to race on Saturday next (January 16) have been complied and is available on Quickgallop.com. To view press the PAST PERFORMANCES button at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.