SportsMax's interview with George HoSang
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The feature race on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Caymanas Park is the George HoSang Trophy. The man often said to be the finest ever to ride at Caymanas Park, HoSang gave a special interview to SportsMax's Lance Whittaker.
SportsMax’s AT THE TRACK for January 28, 2021
PREDICTION/ODDS for Saturday, January 30, 2021 ready and posted on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The PREDICTION/ODDS on all horses racing tomorrow, Saturday, January 30, 2021 have been posted on Quickgallop.com. To view press the PREDICTION/ODDS button at the top of the Quickgallop.com homepage.
Chace the Great gets the nod in George HoSang Trophy
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Winner of 642 races and recognised as one of the greatest local jockeys of all times, George HoSang, will again be honoured at the races on Sunday next (January 31). The George HoSang Trophy race will be run over 5 ½ furlongs at Overnight Allowance level. Below is the analysis of the […]
Abigail Able, Phillip Parchment suspended and fined after fracas, other Racing Commission rulings
The stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission are announcing the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices on Tuesday, January 26. Jockey Abigail Able was suspended for 15 race days and fined $20,000.00 for her involvement in an altercation with Jockey Phillip Parchment on the track at Caymanas Park on Friday, January […]
Sentient looks a shoo-in in Open Allowance call
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Seven runners are down to take part in tomorrow’s feature race, the Bonnie Blue Flag Trophy on the nine-race card. The three-year-old and upwards Open Allowance call will be at nine furlongs and 25 yards (1,820m) and sees seven horses going to post. Below is an analysis of each runner. SENTIENT: (5 […]
Trainers share their views on the requested change of distance of the Oaks, Governor’s Cup
Anthony Nunes — I am not disappointed at all on the contrary, I understand when I spoke to Chairman [Solomon] Sharpe what direction he is trying to lead us in. I think we have to run races in a way so that it is not only competitive for the punters but also for the owners. […]
Does tradition mean anything – reader’s comment To Quickgallop.com
I was shocked and saddened to read in today’s (Friday, January 22) eidtion of the Supreme Racing Guide that a Classic race, the Oaks plus the Governor’s Cup, are to be reduced from 1 1/4 miles (10-furlongs) to 8 1/2 furlongs. A Classic race is always special and the Governor’s Cup is a respected event […]
Backing the jockeys – new Guild president Robert Halledeen
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Newly elected Jockeys’ Guild of Jamaica president Robert Halledeen says his main aim is to enhance communication between the Guild and its members, while providing a voice for and working for the benefit of the jockeys. Halledeen, who was elected on December 5 to lead the new executive, after incumbent president Shane […]
Crafty and Ready still fighting his issues
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Now trained by Steven Todd, the American-bred four-year-old bay colt, Crafty and Ready won for the second time at Caymanas Park on Saturday, January 23. Ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, Crafty and Ready was successful in a native-bred four-year-old and upwards (non-winners of two) Restricted Allowance call going 5 ½ furlongs (1,100 metres). […]