More to come after triple – Lawrence Freemantle

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Having been in horse racing game since 2001, Lawrence Freemantle knows very well that being a trainer can be tough, time-consuming and that the trade requires a great deal of passion to stay for the long haul. Freemantle admitted that he was recently reminded of those requirements where his mind wandered and […]

When England’s Rose leads, she is a winner – jockey Anthony Thomas

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jockey Anthony Thomas said that once England’s Rose has a comfortable lead the four-year-old bay filly will be hard to beat in her races while sprinting. The Wayne DaCosta trainee made all the running to win the $1-million three-year-old and upwards Overnight Allowance George HoSang Trophy feature on Sunday, January 31, 2021. […]

betMaster Raceday Analysis - February 6, 2021

Race 1 - Wilson was up against it sprinting last Sunday but meets easier and his prior races are more than good enough to win this. Miss In Kiss has run some sneaky good races at the higher level and can't be ruled out. Top Shelf had no excuse as the odds on favourite last […]

betMaster trips and traps - February 2, 2021

Though it was at the lowly $250,000 claiming level, the runaway victory by Hot Ice in Sunday's opener over 7f was an eye-catcher. Sparingly raced over the last 13 months, she was eligible to race at this level without a claim tag since she had won only 2 races as a 6-year-old. But, according to […]

Trainer Fernando Geddes gets to 100 winners

KINGSTON, Jamaica - TRAINER Fernando Geddes saddled his 100th to realise one of his major expectations as a conditioner of racehorses. Geddes saddled two winners on the nine-race card on Saturday, January 30 at Caymanas Park to reach the coveted landmark. Starting the day on 99 winners, he went on to reach his 100th when […]

Noticeable weekend workouts

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 ANOTHER AFFAIR & Cantered (WP) BILLY WHIZZ B& Cantered/Galloped 4F 0:50.3 BIMINI B Cantered/Galloped - Chute 7F 1:32.3 GOD OF LOVE - Cantered/Strode - Round 6F 1:23.2 HOIST THE MAST - Cantered/Strode 2F 0:25.0 MAHOGANY - Hacked NIPSTER - Cantered/Strode 2F 0:25.4 ONEOFAKIND B Cantered/Strode 2F 0:26.3 PATRIARCH - Trotted PEKING […]

SportsMax's interview with George HoSang

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The feature race on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Caymanas Park is the George HoSang Trophy. The man often said to be the finest ever to ride at Caymanas Park, HoSang gave a special interview to SportsMax's Lance Whittaker.    

Chace the Great gets the nod in George HoSang Trophy

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Winner of 642 races and recognised as one of the greatest local jockeys of all times, George HoSang, will again be honoured at the races on Sunday next (January 31). The George HoSang Trophy race will be run over 5 ½ furlongs at Overnight Allowance level. Below is the analysis of the […]

#US RACING: Kentucky Derby winner Authentic wins Horse of the Year honour

Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic winner Authentic was honoured as Horse of the Year at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards on Thursday night. The ceremony was held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. Authentic received 224 out of 238 first-place votes. Monomoy Girl received seven votes. Swiss Skydiver, the filly who beat Authentic by […]