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Haynes has galloped her way into the hearts of racing fans, etching her name among the esteemed female jockeys to triumph at Caymanas Park.
A recent graduate of the Jamaica Racing Commission’s Jockey School, Haynes celebrated her first-ever victory on Saturday, May 10, 2025, guiding the Ricardo Brown-trained Little Grovy Thing to victory in the day’s fourth event over five furlongs straight in a come from behind effort, finding success on the line.
In an interview with The Quick Galloper before this milestone moment, Haynes spoke with hopeful determination about what winning might feel like in her future.
That future arrived in spectacular fashion, as an overjoyed Haynes basked in the thrill of her maiden trip to the winners’ enclosure, sharing the unforgettable moment with racing fans and the proud connections of Little Groovy Thing.
With this victory, Haynes joins an elite group of female jockeys who have conquered the track at Caymanas Park, standing alongside Azel Cowie, Georgina Surgeon, Mellisa Ward, Samantha Fletcher, Natalie Burger, Andree Powell, and Abigail Able.
The Quick Galloper—through its YouTube Channel and Quickgallopja.com website—capture the moment of Haynes’ first win in photos.
