Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, live racing returns to Caymanas Park on Saturday next, November 15, with the highly anticipated Jamaica Cup Raceday set for Sunday, November 16. Sunday’s card features three standout events:
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The Jamaica Cup (Grade One, 9½ furlongs)
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The Port Royal Sprint (Grade One, 6 furlongs)
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The St Elizabeth Distaff (Overnight Allowance, 1 mile, fillies and mares 3 years and older)
As part of its continuing coverage, Quickgallopja.com revisits the nine contenders from the 2024 St Elizabeth Distaff, ranked by finishing position, and tracks their progress, or lack thereof, since that race.
FIRST – POWER FROM ABOVE
Jockey: Tevin Foster | Trainer: Anthony Nunes
On a rain-soaked track, Power From Above lingered at the rear before unleashing a devastating late surge down the wide outside. It was a career-defining performance. Unfortunately, her momentum stalled afterward, largely due to a lack of longer-distance races, her clear strength.
SECOND – SISTREN TREASURE
Jockey: Raddesh Roman | Trainer: Gary Subratie
This American-bred filly burst onto the local scene with consistent wins and placings. Her runner-up finish in the Distaff was promising, but her form has since deteriorated sharply. She remains active, though far from her early brilliance.
THIRD – BOOTYLICIOUS
Jockey: Reyan Lewis | Trainer: Peter-John Parsard
Bootylicious evolved into a top-tier sprinter, racking up wins in Open Allowance company and leading the pack in earnings. She has since retired in glory and now resides at Paradise At Spring Village Stud Farm.
4TH – BABYLIKE
Jockey: Paul Francis | Trainer: Philip Feanny
Babylike earned her way into Overnight Allowance with four wins from 33 starts. Her fourth-place finish in the Distaff was respectable, but her career plateaued soon after.
She now resides at the breeding shed.
5TH – ALL FOR LOVE
Jockey: Javaniel Patterson | Trainer: Gary Subratie
Entering the Distaff with solid credentials—four wins and nearly $5 million in earnings—All For Love failed to build on that foundation. Her form has remained stagnant since.
6TH – PROVOCATIVA
Jockey: Dick Cardenas | Trainer: Oral Hayden
This overseas-bred runner has stayed in the mix but has yet to make a meaningful impact. Her post-Distaff efforts have been largely forgettable.
7TH – GRECIAN LIGHT
Jockey: Shane Ellis | Trainer: Paul Swaby
Grecian Light met the entry conditions for the Distaff but failed to deliver on race day. She has since transitioned to stud duties, having been served by Successful Native.
8TH – SHE’S MY FRIEND
Jockey: Victor Sanchez | Trainer: Jason DaCosta
She’s My Friend entered the Distaff without meeting the Overnight Allowance criteria. Expectations were low, and the result matched. Her career remains unremarkable.
9TH – JOY IS GOLDEN
Jockey: Robert Halledeen | Trainer: Patrick Lynch
Joy Is Golden never recovered from her disappointing Distaff run. She was later sent to stud at Orange Valley Estates.
NOTE: Digital One was a late non-starter.
