Trainer Paul Charlton warned off, fined
KINGSTON, Jamaica - On Thursday, March 12, 2020 the Jamaica Racing Commission, heard an appeal by trainer Paul Charlton, conditioner of the horse Miss Judy against the decision of the First Instance Tribunal, arising from a positive finding of the prohibited substance, propranolol on June 6, 2018. The First Instance Tribunal had imposed a fine […]
She’s A Maneater goes to stud
KINGSTON, Jamaica - “The owner [Ian Kong] and I met recently and, after discussing the matter, the decision was taken to retire She’s A Maneater immediately. “The two major concerns we had for her (She’s A Maneater) were the indefinite suspension of racing, occasioned by COVID-19, and the recent changes in weight by the Jamaica […]
Reflections on a spectator-less race day
KINGSTON, Jamaica - It was a day (Tuesday, March 17, 2020), which drew mixed emotions from diverse sections of trainers and other racing personnel. Racing at Caymanas Park without spectators for the first time due to the coronavirus global pandemic was unique. Racing professionals give their thoughts. ALFORD BROWN - TRAINER “This historic day in […]
Toona Ciliata – continues his rise to the top
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Champion trainer Anthony Nunes, was one of two trainers to saddle two winners on the historic race meeting at Caymanas Park on Tuesday (March 17), which took place without spectators present as a safeguard against COVID-19. Nunes, although missing the excitement and noise, was doubly satisfied to see his charges Let Them […]
Lock down at Caymanas Park, no Sunday racing tomorrow
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment Limited in a release after the completion of today’s race day advised the public that as at today (Saturday, March 21, 2020) at midnight, the operations of Caymanas Park will be closed until further notice. As a result there will be no racing as planned tomorrow. The […]
Harry’s Train releases the throttle in ninth – second winner for trainer Ian Parsard – says crowd absence helped his charge
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The purple winning patch currently being experienced by trainer Ian Parsard voted as the most improved conditioner of 2019, continued to progress when Harry’s Train was a gate to wire winner with Dane Dawkins doing the riding honours. Harry’s Train, racing at the Overnight level over 5 ½ furlongs, shortened a bit […]
Race Car revs-up with all gears in motion to win the eighth – double for Dane Nelson
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Race Car, racing for the second time stayed close to the early pace and after a private duel with Sir Alton, accelerated with all gears in motion to win the eighth of 10 races on the spectator-less race day now in progress at Caymanas Park. With an effervescent Dane Nelson in the […]
Dane Nelson's search for a winner on the day ends with Classy Miss in the 7th at 4-5
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leading rider Dane Nelson who has nine rides on the 10-race programme currently in progress at Caymanas Park rode his first winner in the seventh race after some close second-place finishes. The “Warrior Chief” put his seventh race mount, Classy Miss in front from the get go in the Restricted Allowance contest […]
Universal Boss easy as ever in fifth - double for champion trainer
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It was so easy for Universal Boss as the four-year-old bay gelding earned his fourth career victory, this time is an Optional Claimer ($1,000,000 - $850,000) for four-year-olds and upwards non-winners of four running over a distance of 6 ½ furlongs. Drawn at post-position one with Simon Husbands in the saddle, Universal […]
Native Gold finally gets the job done after flattering to deceive so often
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Racing for the first time under the care of in-form trainer Ian Parsard and after nine tries, Native Gold belatedly found the winning post in front. With Parsard’s favourite jockey Omar Walker in the saddle, Native Gold set off like a sacred hare in the quick four-furlong – three-year-old Maiden Condition contest. […]