KINGSTON, Jamaica - The weights allotted to the six horses nominated to race in the seventh race on Saturday, May 4, 2024, the five-furlong straight, Reggae Trophy, a Grade One call, have been officially changed.
The changes were made following an appeal by trainer Peter -John Parsard to the Jamaica Racing Commission, which was heard today (Friday, May 3). Parsard conditions two horses in the event, Bootylicious, and Neo Star.
The original weight allotments were as follows - please remember that the top weight in any race is 126 lbs, and 101 lbs as the lowest weight.
A Gift From Ben - (92 lbs) 101 lbs
Bootylicious - (88 lbs) 101 lbs
Yellowstone - (96) 101 lbs
Taurus Boy - (82) 101 lbs
Is That A Fact - 108 lbs
Neo Star - (88 lbs) 101 lbs
The new weight allotments have been adjusted upwards by 18 lbs, and are as follows.
A Gift From Ben - 110 lbs
Bootylicious - 106
Yellowstone - 114 lbs
Taurus Boy - 106 lbs
Is That A Fact - 126 lbs
Neo Star - 101 lbs