KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trainer Adin Williams reached a significant milestone on Sunday, September 8, 2024, when his charge Tuts won the second race to make it career win number 100.
Ridden by visiting jockey Arnaldo Bocachica, Tuts dominated the Maiden Condition race for native-bred four-year-olds and upward over 6½ furlongs (1,300m), winning by 2¼ lengths. Tuts outran Jack Daniel (second) and Money Must (third), crossing the finishing line clocking a time of 1:27.3.
“I am elated to have saddled my 100th career winner. Not everyone can train 100 winners, so I am happy and grateful. I must thank everyone for their support along the way,” Williams said.
Williams obtained his trainer’s licence in 1994 and quickly found success with his first winner, Island Prospector, just three months later.
“I graduated in the batch with the likes of Richard Azan, Patrick Lynch, Michael Beecham, and Anthony Nunes, to name a few. I got my trainer’s licence on February 28, and I won my first race on May 25 with Island Prospector,” Williams remembered.
Williams describes his first win as a trainer as a moment of pure joy, saying, “Well, saddling a winner as a trainer was very joyful. It was a time for jubilation for the success achieved because of the hard and dedicated work one has to put in.”
When asked about his most outstanding horse Williams proudly mentioned Mr Lover Lover, who won the Derby in Trinidad and Jamaica, a highlight of his career and a milestone for Jamaican racing.
“Mr Lover Lover was a good one. As everyone knows, Mr Lover Lover won the Derby in Trinidad, which was one of the greatest moments not only in my personal history as a trainer but also for Jamaica’s racing,” he said.
With a passion that endures, Williams expressed his commitment to continuing his work as a trainer, saying, “As long as God keeps me going, I will be here training horses. Horse racing is my business. And even though my headlights are not very bright, I still have the skills — all I need is somebody skillful around me to do what I ask.”
