Trainer Donovan Thompson – Lifetime Narrative

KINGSTON, Jamaica – He has a long history in horse racing. He was once a jockey, then he clocked horses for the official race book, and finally he joined the ranks of trainers. He took some time off from horse racing, to discover himself, but the passion of  being around horses saw him return to […]

Opening Fixed Odds For Sat, May 27, 2023

Race:  1 ID Horse Name   Odds 1 VICTORIASMEDALLION 41 2 NO SURRENDER 5 3 CHINEY MUSIC 51 4 TRADITIONAL BOY 9 5 RASHID 101 6 QUEEN ADELE 51 7 BADGYALRIRI 2.2 8 BIG ARGUMENT 3.5 9 MORSE CODE 14 10 PROSECCO 7.5 Race:  2 ID Horse Name   Odds 1 TOKILLAMOCKINGBIRD 51 2 AVA'S […]

Jockey Jawani Forbes Fined $20,000

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The following is the press release from the Jamaica Racing Commission. PRESS RELEASE The Stewards announce the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of the Jamaica Racing Commission, 8 Winchester Road, Kingston 10, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Jockey JAWANI FORBES was fined Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) for […]

I Am Fred Heads Handicaps In Distinctly Irish Trophy

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Seventeen horses have been entered to start in the 2023 edition of the Distinctly Irish Trophy on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Caymanas Park. The Distinctly Irish will be contested on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at nine furlongs and 25 yards. Heading the list of runners in the handicaps is I Am […]

Updated 2000 Guineas Provisional Starters’ List

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The following is the updated list of possible starters in the 2023 – 2000 Guineas based on increased earnings is published below. The 2000 Guineas is the second Classic of the season and is contested over one mile by three-year-old colts and geldings. The 2023 – 1000 Guineas will be run at […]

Updated 1000 Guineas Provisional Starters’ List

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The following is the updated list of possible starters in the 2023 – 1000 Guineas based on increased earnings is published below. The 1000 Guineas is the first Classic of the season and is contested over one mile by three-year-old fillies. The 2023 – 1000 Guineas will be run at Caymanas Park […]

Gallops | Exercise For Newcomer on Sat, May 27, 2023

HORSE NAME DATE OF EXERCISE DESCRIPTION OF EXERCISE HEEZALION April 15,2023 Galloped last 3f 39.3 April 23,2023 Cant. 8f, Strode last 3f 40.0 April 28,2023 Cant. 8f, Strode 4f 53.0 May 5,2023 Paced 5f 1.10.2 May 16,2023 Cant. 8f, Galloped 4f 54.0 May 23,2023 Gate, Strode 5f str. 1.08.2

Lifetime Narrative – Trainer Edward Stanberry

KINGSTON, Jamaica - He started as a jockey, then moved on to grooming horses, and then much later made the plunge to become a conditioner of thoroughbreds. He still plays a hands-on role in the keep and care of the horses he trains; walking them to the track each morning; walking them to the sea, […]

Starters By The New Trainers On Sat, May 27, 2023

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Quick Galloper continues to follow the progress of the 39 trainers, who recently graduated for their course. The Galloper documents the starters of these new trainers, this time on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Please note, the race numbers are based on the Overnight program, and are subject to change. RACE TWO […]