KINGSTON, Jamaica - In what is still a gripping contest for supremacy in the 2024 jockeys’ championship, overnight leader Raddesh Roman strengthened his position on Saturday, November 30. Riding two winners on the day, Roman widened his lead over his closest competitor, Tevin Foster, who unfortunately went winless on the ten-race card.
Entering the day with 120 victories, Roman showcased his skill and tenacity, bolstering his tally to 122. Meanwhile, Foster, starting with 119 wins, remained stagnant as the stakes intensified. With December around the corner and seven race days still to come, Roman now holds a significant three-win advantage over Foster.
Roman's first victory came aboard the Storm Valley in the fourth race, a $180,000 - $150,000 Claiming event covering four furlongs. From the outset, Storm Valley surged to the front from the gates and maintained a comfortable lead, crossing the finish line a eight and a half lengths ahead of the competition.
Roman’s second win on the day was nothing short of exhilarating. Riding Tiffany Blu in the ninth race, he engaged in a duel with Foster, who was aboard Smart Trick. Displaying tactical prowess, Roman expertly manoeuvered Tiffany Blu from a congested position, where he had been boxed in on the rails, and launched an outside challenge. As the two mounts barrelled toward the finish line, it was Roman who seized victory by a slender length, securing the win to the delight of his cheering fans.
With Roman’s deft ride on Tiffany Blu, the championship battle has reached new heights. As December approaches, fans and competitors alike will be on the edge of their seats, eager to see if Roman can sustain his lead or if Foster will rise to the occasion in the final stretch of this captivating rivalry.
