Getting to know trainer Vincent Atkinson
KINGSTON, Jamaica - He has trained aboard, now he is back home, enjoying his retirement and still training horses. He has also had success as an owner winning some prestigious race. This week we invite readers to meet trainer Vincent Atkinson. Question (Q): How did you get into horse racing as an occupation? Vincent Atkinson […]
Corazon disqualification appeal dismissed
KINGSTON, Jamaica - On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 the Jamaica Racing Commission heard an appeal from trainer Anthony Nunes against the stewards’ decision on October 12, 2020 to disqualify his horse Corazon from the eighth race. The commission heard submissions from Nunes, stewards of the race meet, and jockeys Christopher Mamdeen and Dick Cardenas. After […]
Reprieve for jockey Anthony Thomas – five-day suspension reduced to three, $20,000 fine cancelled
KINGSTON, Jamaica - On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 the Jamaica Racing Commission heard an appeal from Jockey Anthony Thomas submitted against the Stewards’ decision on 28th November, 2020 to suspend him for five (5) race days and impose a fine of Twenty Thousand dollars ($20,000.00). The Commission viewed the film of the race and heard […]
New Classic prep races – the Portmore, the Kingston; increase in purse money
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The promoting company of horse racing in Jamaica - Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) has made yet another change to this year's racing calendar as two new races have been added to the traditional preparation races for the Classics, dubbed The Road to the Triple Crown. The races are The […]
Another Affair ends racing career goes to stud
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Four-year-old chestnut filly Another Affair has been retired to stud. Another Affair by Nuclear Wayne – Commandra Affair last raced on Ash Wednesday (February 17), finishing fifth in her second attempt at the Overnight Allowance level. “I am confirming that the decision has been taken to retire Another Affair from competitive racing […]
My horses will never carry the big weight again – Anthony Nunes
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Following a fighting win by Toona Ciliata in the Eileen Cliggott Memorial Cup feature last Saturday (Feb 13), two-time champion trainer Anthony Nunes asserted that his top-rated chestnut gelding would never again feel the burden of carrying the maximum weight of 59.0 kgs (130 lb). Set to carry the prohibitive impost of […]
Get to know trainer Tensang Chung
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Racing fans over the years have come to know Tensang Chung as both a jockey and a trainer. Quietly and without fuss, Chung plies his trade as a conditioner. Today, Chung speaks about his time in racing and his expectations for 2021. QUESTION (Q): How did you get into horse racing as […]
Jockey Trevor “Slicer” Simpson – wants to guide young riders
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jockey Trevor “Slicer” Simpson turns 52 in a week but shows no signs of it, as he continues to give good performances in the saddle. In fact, if his words are anything to go by, then it seems he has no intentions of hanging up his whip anytime soon. Simpson, who has […]
Easy to watch local replays for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com provides for its readers easy to watch replays of the 11 races contested on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Caymanas Park. FIRST RACE - Winner He’sthereal Links – Kiaman McGregor – 6 furlongs – Splits: 24.0 x 49.3 – Final Time: 1:19.3 SECOND RACE - Winner Adoring Sammie – Tevin […]
Toona Ciliata back to his best this time with Romario Spencer aboard in Caymanas Saturday tenth
RACE TYPE: Three-year-olds and upwards Graded Stakes/Open Allowance RACE DISTANCE: 6 ½ furlongs SPLITS: 22.4 x 45.4 x 1:11.1 FINAL TIME: 1:19.3 KINGSTON, Jamaica – He has not won a race in 2021 but that is now history as claiming apprentice Romario Spencer did the job while oozing confidence on the top […]