Dane Nelson produces ‘Unforgettable' ride in fifth
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Dane Nelson produced another of his top notch rides bringing Unforgettable with a scorching run to win the fifth race on the day a short while ago at Caymanas Park. Racing in a claiming event ($250,000 - $200,000) for five and six year-olds, Nelson was way behind the early leaders, Paintthistownred […]
Trevor ‘Slicer’ Simpson rides first winner since return on Kiah for trainer Rowan Mathie
KINGSTON, Jamaica – It took three race days but jockey Trevor “Slicer” Simpson got into the winners’ enclosure for the first time since his latest return from riding duties overseas when he brought home Kiah in the fourth of 10 races on the Saturday card at Caymanas Park. Simpson held the Rowan Mathie trained Kiah […]
Eddie’s Princess, Oneil Mullings create sizzling 23-1 upset in third
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Bettors on today’s 10-race card at Caymanas started to scramble after the running of the third event when 23-1 longshot Eddie’s Princess came home as the winner. Trained by Paul Smith with jockey Oneil Mullings providing guidance, Eddie’s Princess drawn at one stuck to the rails from the get-go as the odds […]
Wayne DaCosta makes it two-in-a-row as Uncle Polly gets home in the second
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Uncle Polly made amends after finishing fourth on debut two weeks ago to take second race run just moments ago as the 10-race card for Saturday, November 23 continued at Caymanas Park. Racing over six furlongs in a maiden two-year-old event, Uncle Polly an American bred ridden by Phillip Parchment and trained […]
Rejuvenated Miss Formality opens Saturday card for Omar Walker/Wayne DaCosta
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After a long delay to the first race on the 10-race Saturday programme at Caymanas Park occasioned by technical glitches, Miss Formality got the ball rolling with an eye catching win. Having been out of the frame in her last two outings, Miss Formality (Traditional – Jamaican Dream) ridden by Omar Walker […]
Supreme Soul on the track at Gulfstream Park – American Tyler Gaffalione to ride in Carib Classic
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica’s representative to the 2019 Caribbean Classic, Soul Supreme was taken out of the US Government operated quarantine facility on Tuesday (November 19). The winner of this year’s Triple Crown series of races was reunited with his groom Adrian Taylor and trainer Anthony Nunes after spending seven days in quarantine which is […]
Earn Your Stripes seems a cinch
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The running of the $930,000 - United Racehorse Trainers’ Association Trophy over nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) is the feature contest on tomorrow’s 10-race programme at Caymanas Park. The race has attracted 12 quality runners. Below is an analysis of the starters. CRIMSON: (3-y-o b g – Nuclear Wayne – Sarah […]
Overnight Allowance tailor made for Corazon
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The presence of My Elle Belle, Wartime, Corazon and Pleasant Secret is sure to make tomorrow’s Restricted Overnight Allowance contest very competitive. The four mentioned above are among 11 down to take part in the $1-million three-year-old and upwards event to be run over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m). Below is an analysis […]
Trainer Michael Francis moves from the US to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Michael Francis has been hitting the headlines of late with his two recent winners Court Call and Luana. These two winners brought his tally to seven for this season. In an interview Francis told of his time as a race horse trainer. INTERVIEWER - (INT) MICHAEL FRANCIS - (MF) INT: What […]
Trainer Jason DaCosta travelling on his own path of success
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Jason DaCosta, whose father, Wayne DaCosta is the 18-time champion trainer, was recently honoured for his contribution to horse racing as a trainer who plies his trade in the United States, at an awards dinner, which was held on Thursday, November 7, at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Jason DaCosta on […]