KINGSTON, Jamaica – Horse racing trainer Wayne DaCosta died in hospital early this morning after losing a long and courageous fight against COVID-19.
Wayne Anthony DaCosta epitomised horse racing in Jamaica. He was a dedicated horseman who spent years honing and developing his craft.
He won the trainers’ championship a record 18-times in Jamaica, and won all the major races on the calendar several times.
Quickgallop.com will pay tribute and respect to DaCosta in due course.
He leaves to mourn his wife Elizabeth, daughter Stephanie and son Jason, who continues in his father’s footsteps as a trainer of thoroughbred horses.
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The love of this sport has its highs and lows, and today we receive a gut punch. I knew Wayne Dacosta before he even thought of becoming a horse racing trainer and I watched him evolve - in his humble manner. One cannot but only admire his accomplishments. In this sport, there is one particular aspect that lives forever - like instant replay - and that is its memories and Wayne will continue to ride high in many of ours.
R.I.P. Trainer.