Jockeys seek their rides in Classic 1000, 2000 Guineas races

KINGSTON, Jamaica - There is only one week to go before the racing season’s first two Classic races, the 1000 and 2000 Guineas. The 1000 Guineas for fillies only will be competed for on Saturday, July 25 and the 20000 for colts and geldings is set for Sunday, July 26 at Caymanas Park. Both these […]

Rojorn di Pliot, Universal Boss meet in five straight Overnight Allowance

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Twelve runners are down to take part in the five-furlong (1,000m) straight contest in a keenly contested affair. Below is the analysis of each runner and their chances of winning the $1 million total purse on offer. 1 - UNIVERSAL BOSS: (4. b. c by Casual Trick – Electrifying) – Did well […]

Well revved up Race Car makes it three in a row

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Three-year-old American-bred grey/roan colt Race Car (Race Day – McDuffie) extended his unbeaten run to three wins from as many starts after a resounding spanking victory in a Restricted Stakes event on Sunday, July 12, 2020. THE RACE Running with the tongue tie on for the first time, the Spencer Chung-trained Race […]

Trainer Vincent Atkinson has his Best Daughter Ever

KINGSTON, Jamaica - After three career starts, American-bred three-year-old grey filly Best Daughter Ever registered her first win on local turf with a smooth but fighting performance. My Best Daughter Ever first visit to the winners’ circle came in a Restricted Allowance event going over the spectators’ journey of nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) […]

Princess Ava highlights talent in compelling Overnight win

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Princess Ava, the Anthony Nunes-conditioned four-year-old bay filly, put in yet another impressive offering on Sunday (July 12) to defeat foes at the Overnight Allowance level. This was Princess Ava first attempt in the class while notching her third consecutive success. Showing no signs of rustiness are returning from a long break, […]

Duke shows versatility – wins sprint contest

KINGSTON, Jamaica - After a dominant win by Duke in a Restricted Allowance 111 event on Sunday (July 12), over a distance, many considered too short, trainer Gary Subratie said that his four-year-old grey colt is going to improve and do well at the classes above. After his Sunday win, Duke elevated himself to the […]

A closer look at the race meeting of Sunday, July 12, 2020

WEEKEND JAZZ SHOWS GOOD PROMISE Three-year-old chestnut colt Weekend Jazz (Adore The Gold – Kipling Weekend), running with first-time Lasix, showed more than just average ability. Weekend Jazz won a maiden condition race down the five-straight (1000m) course. Weekend Jazz, who was second on debut in March, was in a serious mood winning by nine […]

TRINIDAD RACING: Guineas dates moved again as purses are cut substantially

THE GUINEAS has finally found a date with history. It will now take the place of Trinidad Derby Stakes which is traditionally staged on September 24 at Santa Rosa Park. The Guineas is the first leg of the Triple Crown series, and this is the second time the date and purse have been changed. The […]