Kudos To Benson, Trainer Fitznahum Williams
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Benson's victory in the six-furlong George HoSang Trophy on Saturday, January 18, 2025, was a significant achievement for the five-year-old bay colt, sired by Here Comes Ben out of First Kiss. This win marked the fifth for Benson out of 16 starts, and it was particularly noteworthy as he competed in Overnight […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, January 20, 2025
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ANONYMOUS - Hacked BANADURA - Cantered (WP) BULLETPROOFCOFFEE - Trotted BURNING HEDGE - Cantered/Strode - Chute 7F 1:38.1 CHAMPION BUBBLER - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:36.2 CHOCOMO B Cantered (WP) COMMANDER Z - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:48.2 DANKA - Cantered (WP) ENTHUSIASM - Cantered (WP) FINAL […]
Propellant Earns First Win On Local Soil
American-bred bay horse Propellant (Into Mischief – Quality Way) won the second race with a four-length margin on Saturday's (January 18, 2025) nine-race card. Competing under the training of Gary Subratie for the first time and ridden by Shane Ellis, Propellant secured his initial win on local turf in a race for native-bred five-year-olds and […]
Riley J's Maiden Victory Impacted By Disqualification
Riley J, a three-year-old filly, displayed her potential in a maiden special weight race on Saturday, January 18, 2024. Trained by David Powell and ridden by Jerome Innis, Riley J crossed the finish line first, winning by a length over Wayne'sCherryLinks and Hansa in the six-furlong race, which had an official time of 1:15.2. However, […]
Dissecting Outcome Of The Nine Races Run On Sat, Jan 18, 2025
In the opening six-furlong event, restricted to three-year-old maiden fillies, frontrunner and first past the post Riley J (8-1) ridden by Jerome Innis was disqualified for getting into the path of eventual awardee of the win Wayne’scherrylinks (9-5). This incident resulted in a chain reaction leaving Hansa (3-2) without running room and the loss of […]
Champion Jockey 2024, Raddesh Roman - An Interview Of Reflection
It is now written in history that Raddesh Roman is the esteemed champion jockey of 2024. On the unforgettable final day of racing, December 28, 2024, the championship reached a thrilling climax as Roman and Tevin Foster engaged in a fierce duel for the coveted title. The atmosphere was electric, with fans on the edge […]
Richie Shakes - First Apprentice To Win Three Races
Richie Shakes became the first apprentice from his new group to achieve three race victories. This accomplishment came to fruition when Shakes guided Benson to a triumphant finish in the six-furlong George HoSang Trophy on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Under the guidance of seasoned trainer Fitznahum Williams, Shakes wasted no time in asserting his strategy […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Sunday, January 19, 2025
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME AMMA - Cantered/Galloped 6F 1:18.3 ATOMICA - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:49.3 AWESOME LINE - Cantered/Galloped - Round 5.5F 1:09.1 BABYLIKE - Cantered/Galloped - Round 5.5F 1:09.1 BLOOD MOON - Cantered/Galloped 3F 0:39.0 BLU SENSATION - Cantered/Strode 4F 0:52.2 BLUE PERSUASION - Cantered/Galloped 2F 0:24.4 BOOTYLICIOUS […]
Watch All Finishes - Saturday, January 18, 2025
The Quick Galloper presents all the finishes of the nine races contested at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Jockey Orlando Foster
Orlando “Chucky” Foster hails from a family with deep ties to horse racing, making it no surprise that he discovered his passion for the sport. He has established himself on various tracks across Canada, honing his skills along the way. Currently spending the winter in his home country, Foster collaborates with Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube […]