Anthony Thomas, Dane Nelson in another battle – Thomas gets the win to join Nelson at the top of championship
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockeys Anthony Thomas and Dane Nelson continued their recent raging battle in a Restricted Allowance for five-year-olds and upwards non-winners of four coming down the five straight course. That was the third race of 10 on the St Leger race day currently taking place at Caymanas Park. This time Thomas piloted the […]
A winner for trainer Ray Phillips as Timetosaygoodbye wins Caymanas St Leger Day second
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Ray Phillips secured his first win of the 2020 racing season when his charge Timetosaygoodbye won the second race of 10 on the St Leger card at Caymanas Park. In the four-furlong straight contest for five-year-olds and upwards non-winners of two the race was decided between Timetosaygoodbye (Dane Dawkins) and April […]
St Leger race day starts with 16-1 upsetter Big Paul winning the first
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was a rough start for punters as the St Leger race day got underway a short while ago at Caymanas Park. Providing that upset in the first of 10 races was the Jordan Barrett ridden and Wilfred Chin conditioned Big Paul. Big Paul won a $250,000 - $200,000 Claimer travelling five […]
St Leger winner will be decided between Wow Wow and Mahogany
KINGSTON, Jamaica The 94th edition of the 10-furlong (2,000 metres) Classic — the Jamaica St Leger— is almost certain to pan out in a match race between Wow Wow from the stables of Gary Subratie and Mahogany, trained by Ian Parsard. The ‘almost certain’ phrase written in the sentence above was done to accommodate the […]
A groom since 1968 – Joseph Harris tells his story – was the groom of George HoSang’s first winner
When did you start your career as groom? JH: (Joseph Harris): My career as a groom started a long time ago in 1968 where I got my licence. However, I was involved in the game from I was a little boy growing up. I used to get a lot of beating from my father and […]
Toona Ciliata to continue winning streak even with 129 lb
KINGSTON, Jamaica - While all eyes are going to be focused on Wow Wow and Mahogany as they renew rivalry in the Jamaica St Leger, the second leg in the Triple Crown, the Chairman’s Trophy showcases some of the best talent currently available in local racing, especially with the top-rated horse in the country, Toona […]
AnyBet adds $100,000 to last race purse until December
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) with its partner AnyBet will be offering a special cash incentive to winners at Caymanas Park over the next 14 weeks. This additional purse incentive programme is dubbed the ANYBET Final Furlong Bonanza. AnyBet has pledged $100,000 to be awarded to the owners, jockeys and […]
Which horse will win the Jamaica St Leger – hear what the trainers say
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The 94th running of the Classic Jamaica St Leger is upon us. Many pundits see this 10-furlong (2,000 metres) contest as a direct duel between 2000 Guineas winner Wow Wow and Mahogany who finished second in that race. Now the trainers have weighed-in on the St Leger. Their views are published below. […]
Tough Overnight welcome for Marquesas
A non-restricted Overnight Allowance event highlights the nine-race card on Sunday at Caymanas Park. Twelve runners are down to contest the one-mile (1,600m) event. Below is the analysis of each runner in the order of their draw. 1 - UNCLE VINNIE: (6 dkb h by Bridled Quest – Kathythetraina) – Still trying to find his […]
Things you should know about the St Leger
1 – The first filly to win the St Leger at Caymanas Park was Prelude in 1962. Prelude was owned by Alexander Hamilton, trained by Eileen Cliggott, and ridden by the legendary Arthur “Daddy” Jones. 2 – Two horsemen, Kenneth Mattis and Donald Andrade hold the unique distinction of riding and training winners of the […]