Apprentice Samantha Fletcher well prepared for return of racing
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Leading female apprentice rider Samantha Fletcher says she is hoping to return to the saddle with a bang when racing restarts, hopefully, within the next few weeks. Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), the sole promoter of local thoroughbred racing in the island, was forced to cease racing operations indefinitely on […]
After major injuries following a fall, apprentice Romario Smith makes progress
Apprentice jockey Romario Smith, who suffered a stroke while in the saddle in competitive race at Caymanas Park on February 26, 2020, says he is “recovering well” at home and is able to move his right arm and leg, but is still unable to walk. After finishing the fifth race aboard Crafty Zella Zeen, Smith […]
We have no issues with health protocols – Shane Ellis
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Shane Ellis, president of the Jamaica Jockeys’ Guild, says his fellow riders will have no problems following protocols as they prepare for a possible return to the saddle in mid-June during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Racing at Caymanas Park has been indefinitely suspended due to the novel coronavirus outbreak since March 21. […]
Apprentice Tameka Lawrence wants to make good after injury, COVID-19
Most jockeys would be devastated and heartbroken if they were to endure almost two years without booting home a winner but not apprentice Tamicka Lawrence. Instead, the young rider says she is using her disappointments as stepping stones for better things to come. Being a female jockey isn’t an easy profession, but with the requisite […]
Grooms ready for reopening of local racing
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite having the difficult task to manage over 500 racehorse grooms, president Fabian White says his association is well-equipped to deal with all protocols for a smooth return of live thoroughbred racing at Caymanas Park. Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), the sole promoter of local horse racing, had recently issued […]
1000, 2000 Guineas set for 9th and 10th race day after resumption
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Racing Office of the promoting company of horse racing in Jamaica, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) has issued a 10 race meet projection once racing is allowed to return by the Government because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 locally, racing was […]
Female jockey Abigail Able struggles during lockdown of races
KINGSTON, Jamaica - For many, thoroughbred racing at Caymanas Park is merely for the purpose of entertainment or just a way of spending a Saturday afternoon, but for female apprentice Abigail Able it is life itself. With the COVID-19 pandemic having pulled the shutters on racing indefinitely — similarly to other sporting disciplines in the […]
Eight races projected on first race card when local racing restarts
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The promoting company of local racing Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) through its Racing Office has issued a three-race day projection to coincide with the return of races at Caymanas Park. Local competitive racing succumbed to the onslaught of the COVID-19 virus on March 22 when SVREL halted the running […]
DOWN MEMORY LANE - 1000 and 2000 Guineas races 2010-2018 (videos)
KINGSTON, Jamaica - When races return on track at Caymanas Park the first two Classic races that will be decided are the 1000 and 2000 Guineas. QUICKGALLOP.COM brings back the memories with videos of these races from 2010 - 2018. Simply press below and ENJOY!
It has been hard – Jockey Shane Ellis
KINGSTON, Jamaica - President of the Jamaica Jockeys’ Guild, Shane Ellis says while members of his association are grateful for the financial aid given to them by racehorse owners, their main desire is for a speedy return of competitive racing at Caymanas Park. Due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on […]