Crown Chaser Tops 2024 Earnings’ List After Derby Win
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After winning the 2024 Jamaica Derby, the three-year-old horse Crown, trained by Anthony Nunes, has become the top earner for the year. Crown Chaser, another horse trained by Anthony Nunes, has secured a spot in the 2024 Mouttet Mile as the first entrant. Crown Chaser has participated in six races, winning twice, […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Monday, August 12, 2024
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME A GIFT FROM BEN-Trotted ACKNOWLEDGEME- Trotted ALL FOR LOVE- Trotted ALLEGIANCE- Cantered (WP) ALWAYS WRIGHT- Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:51.2 AMMA - Cantered (RND) BLU SENSATION - Cantered (WP) BOOTYLICIOUS - Trotted BOX BOX - Cantered out straight BULLETPROOFCOFFEE - Trotted BUTTERCUP B Cantered (RND) CAPTAIN SPARROW - Trotted CASUAL PEACH […]
Examining Race Day Of Sat, August 10, 2024
The first of the nine races was over 1000 metres round and was virtually reserved for 10-year-old bay horse Storm Valley. Saddled by owner/trainer Andre Adams, he cantered in by nine lengths at odds of 1-9 for leading reinsman Tevin Foster to register the first of yet another of his frequent riding doubles. Winner Storm […]
LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Howard ‘Mr Racing’ Hamilton (Part One)
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In the heart-pounding world of horse racing, where speed and strategy intertwine, there exists a legend. A man whose passion for these magnificent creatures has shaped generations. Meet Howard Hamilton, a titan in the realm of equine excellence. For decades, his name has been synonymous with ownership, breeding, and the intricate dance […]
All Finishes - Saturday, August 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Quick Galloper presents all the finishes of the nine races contested at Caymanas Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Mahogany Benefitted From Good Health, Expert Handling - Trainer Ian Parsard
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Proven top-ranked campaigner Mahogany broke his four-race losing streak in 2024, with a win at the Open Allowance level over seven furlongs on Saturday, August 10. With Shane Ellis in the saddle for trainer Ian Parsard, Mahogany raced a tad behind the early leader Yellowstone (Oshane Nugent), with the rest of the […]
Interesting Story Behind Equinox - Trainer Jason DaCosta
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a winning debut among four-year-old and up maiden horses on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Equinox, trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden by Abigail Able, surged ahead of the competition by an impressive 5 ¾ lengths. The filly clocked a workable time of 1:00.2 while covering five furlongs straight, showcasing speed and […]
Midnight Flight Will Reach Overnight - Trainer Byron Davis
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a defining endeavour, Midnight Flight put away rivals to achieve her second victory from eight starts on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Caymanas Park. It was the filly’s first success since opening her career-winning account on debut, March 23, 2024. Racing in a three-year-old non-two for locally bred horses and a […]
Selected Gallops | Exercise For Sunday, August 11, 2024
HORSE EQUIPMENT WORK DISTANCE TIME ANTARCTICA - Cantered (WP) ATLANTIC CONVOY - Cantered out straight ATOMICA - Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:49.0 BENSON - Cantered/Galloped - Round 3F 0:35.3 BLOOD MOON - Cantered/Galloped - Straight 3F 0:37.2 BRENDA BOY B Cantered/Galloped - Straight 4F 0:49.3 BULLETPROOFCOFFEE - Trotted BUTTERCUP B […]
LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Groom Ulett Pitterson
KINGSTON, Jamaica - KINGSTON, Jamaica - He has been around horses for almost his entire life. He did not want to be a jockey, and from day one went about the business of keeping and caring for thoroughbreds. He has had many wins in his career as a groom with the highlight being winning a […]