The Diamond Mile clash between Stranger Danger and She’s A Maneater
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Champion trainer Wayne DaCosta has six horses that have qualified for the Diamond Mile on Saturday, November 9. The six DaCosta runners who secured qualification are Princess Annie, She’s A Maneater, Uncle Frank, Stranger Danger, Drummer Boy and Summer Sun. With six horses in the Diamond Mile, DaCosta gave a rundown on […]
DIAMOND MILE: The jockeys get on board
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The fifth staging of the Diamond Mile sponsored by Supreme Ventures Limited and the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission is just four days away. Official nominations and the draw for post-positions for the two-day Diamond Mile Weekend Carnival of racing takes place today for the Friday (November 8) meeting and tomorrow, Wednesday, […]
DIAMOND MILE: Wait until the ‘fat lady’ sings
KINGSTON, Jamaica - While Gary Subratie’s three horses, Sentient, Saratoga Sight and Uncle Vinnie are working encouragingly in preparation for the Diamond Mile on Saturday (November 9), the conditioner knows it is going to be a stern test for his inmates. Subratie, who is having a brilliant year thus far, believes She’s A Maneater and […]
Lakeland Farms Limited
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s Yearling Sale is to be conducted on Sunday next (November 10) at the official car park at Caymanas Park. The featured farm today is Lakeland Farms Limited. HISTORY Lakeland Farms Limited has been in operation for over 25 years. The stud farm is located on Port Henderson Road in […]
An interview with former champion jockey George HoSang
The following is an interview done with the great former champion jockey George HoSang QG:: Quickgallop GH: George HoSang QG:: Tell us about your background. GH: I grew up in Vineyard Town in St Andrew and went to Blake’s Prep on Glenmore Road. After that, I spent four and a half years at Kingston College […]
Selected Diamond Mile gallops
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The horses in this year's Diamond Mile have completed their gallops and all is now set and ready for the big day - Saturday, November 9. Quickgallop.com shares with its readers some selected gallops of the Diamond Mile horses. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 Bruce Wayne –Cant 9f Gal Last 5f 1053 easy […]
DIAMOND MILE COUNTDOWN: Look for Overnights on Tuesday (Nov 5) and Wednesday (Nov 6)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – There are only five days left to go for the fifth running of the Diamond Mile. The date is Saturday, November 9 at Caymanas Park. But before the actual running of the Diamond Mile, there are many activities associated with the day. Quickgallop.com shares with its readers the list of activities for […]
Prince Charles gains redemption for apprentice Reyan Lewis, trainer Anthony Nunes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After losing via the stewards’ room with Adonis earlier on the day, the combination of apprentice Reyan Lewis and trainer Anthony Nunes gained some redemption when Prince Charles finished with gusto to win the 10th race at The Park. The event, a Restricted Stakes for three-year-olds - non-winners of four over five […]
Reggae Gone Grammy returns in style to take the Flossie McNeil Memorial Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Under a calm and confident ride from Dane Dawkins, Reggae Gone Grammy returned to the track in a winning mood after a four-month break to take the feature event – the Flossie McNeil Memorial Cup just moments ago at Caymanas Park. Reggae Gone Grammy trained by Fitznahum Williams won a Restricted Allowance […]
Adonis, Reyan Lewis disqualified, eighth race goes to Taranis in stewards’ room
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Adonis ridden by apprentice Reyan Lewis after winning the eighth race was disqualified by the race day stewards in what was seen by many at the track as a controversial decision. The race was given in the stewards’ room to the 3-1 Taranis ridden by apprentice Roger Hewitt with third going to […]