Turf racing cancelled at Canadian track Woodbine for the year
A week after jockeys first expressed concerns with the Woodbine turf course, management at the Toronto track decided to cancel grass racing for the rest of its meet. "In consideration of the ongoing poor weather conditions noted in the 14-day forecast, and to enable our loyal horse people to finalize their plans, Woodbine Entertainment announced […]
Baron Alco wins BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham
Baron Alco stayed out of trouble to win an incident-packed BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham for trainer Gary Moore and his jockey son Jamie. The seven-year-old, who went off at 8-1, moved clear late on after several fancied horses fell or were pulled up. Bryony Frost rode 16-1 chance Frodon into second, two lengths adrift, […]
First winner for Jordan Barrett, as Anna Lisa takes URTAJ Trophy
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Apprentice Jordan Barrett brought the Gary Subratie trained Anna Lisa (5-2) with a telling burst in the straight to win the United Racehorse Trainers’ Association Trophy race, the feature on today’s (Nov 17, 2018) card at Caymanas Park just moments ago. It was the first winner for Barrett who is one of […]
Cardenas takes three on Friendly Neighbour
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jockey Dick Cardenas is taking straight aim on the lead in the jockey’s championship held by Anthony Thomas. Cardenas rode his third winner minutes ago in the sixth of 10 race races on offer at the Park today (Saturday, November 17, 2018) as he brought home the Carl Anderson owned and trained […]
Win #2 for Nunes, Cardenas, as Universal Boss takes Stewards' Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Trainer Anthony Nunes and jockey Dick Cardenas notched their second winner after just 5 races on the 10-race card at Caymanas Park a short while ago. Universal Boss, the full brother of Patriarch, easily took the Stewards' Cup over Rojorn Di Pilot and Roy Rogers after a tardy start. The winning time […]
Peter McMaster back in the winners' enclosure with Princess Emanuelle
Trainer Peter McMaster ended his drough of winners when his five-year-old chestnut filly Princess Emanuelle just crossed the line in front of Storming and Dancing Queen, the latter two dead-heating for second. It was Mcmaster's second win for the 2018 season. The winning time for six furlongs was $1:12.1. Princess Emanuelle is owned by Peter's […]
Thomas, Cardenas share first two races
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The race for the jockeys’ championship is well and truly on between Anthony Thomas and Dick Cardenas. The day started with Thomas nine-ahead and he made it 10 after guiding Lady Jaela home in the first race for trainer Ryan Darby. The response from Cardenas was instant as in the second race, […]
Top picks, bets for Saturday’s race card
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Again, racing fans are blessed with another 10 very competitive races laced by good fields thereby increasing the option of long shot winners. FIRST RACE: Two horses, Dr Banner now with Dane Nelson in the saddle, and Yolove (Chris Mamdeen) come out best at the handicaps with Lady Jaela (Anthony Thomas) not […]
Universal Boss- full brother to Patriarch set to make winning debut
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Universal Boss, the full brother (Casual Trick – Electrifying) to the smart three-year-old speedster Patriarch makes his debut on Saturday’s (November 17, 2018). Universal Boss, trained by Anthony Nunes and ridden by Dick Cardenas participates in the day’s feature event, the Stewards' Cup run over 5 furlongs round. The bay colt has […]