KINGSTON, Jamaica – He started grooming horses at an early age. Then as fate would have it, he missed out on 17 years, before returning to the endeavour he loves so much. He has groomed horses in Jamaica, St Kitts, and in Trinidad and Tobago. He his best remembered for his long and successful association with Triple Crown winner, She’s A Maneater. He is Lewisito DaCosta. DaCosta shares his Lifetime Narrative with Quickgallop.com, and its YouTube Channel, The Quick Galloper. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-CFeGzwDfw
SECOND RACE
3-Y-O-&-UP CLM $250,000-$200,000)
WINNER: Hert of a Lion 3-5
JOCKEY: Samantha Fletcher
TRAINER: Phillip Elliott
DISTANCE: 5 ½ furlongs
MARGINS: 3 by 9
SPLITS 25.0 x 50.2 FINAL TIME 1:12.0
BREEDING: 6-Y-O C G By Lion Tamer out of See Da Breeze
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Well-bred first time starter Fearless Soul made an auspicious beginning to his career with a noticeable win at 4 furlongs.
Fearless Soul was ridden by Kerry-Gayl Robinson for trainer Philip Feanny.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former three-time champion jockey Anthony Thomas closed the 10-race card of Saturday, June 24, 2023, and also his double, with an inspired ride atop the Oral Hayden trained Essential Quality.
Essential Quality won a three-year-old non-winners of two call going 6 ½ furlongs.
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IMP3YO7UP/NW3/NB3YO&4YO/NW4) D2
NINTH RACE Winner Sensational Move 2-1
JOCKEY Raddesh Roman
TRAINER Gary Subratie
DISTANCE 6 furlongs 1,200 metres
MARGINS 9 by 1 ¾
SPLITS 22.1 x 46.3 FINAL TIME 1:11.3
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Jockey Reyan Lewis won for the second occasion on the Saturday card of April 29, 2023, this time in the fifth event atop the Jason DaCosta trained She’s My Friend.
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A vital cog in the wheel of horse racing anywhere in the world are the times done by horses during exercise periods. The task of getting those exercise times is the responsibility of the clockers. Tony Chadman has been a clocker for many decades. He reveals the work done by clockers, and also his personal career.
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3-YEAR-OLDS/NW2)
NINTH RACE Winner All For Love 3-5
JOCKEY Dane Dawkins – second winner
TRAINER Gary Subratie
DISTANCE 7 furlongs 1,400 metres
MARGINS 11 ½ by a head
SPLITS 24.0 x 47.4 x 1:13.2 FINAL TIME 1:28.2
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Derrick Smith has been a dedicated horse owner for over fifty years.
Throughout his tenure, he has significantly invested in horse racing by owning and breeding thoroughbreds.
Despite facing several bitter defeats, his unwavering resolve ultimately led to Classic and major race victories.
In part one of a two-part series, Smith discusses his early life and initial steps into the horse racing world.
He shares captivating stories about his horses, including Mr Sensational and Spectacular Run, with
Quickgallop.com and its YouTube channel, The Quick Galloper.
The riveting journey of Smith will continue in part two, where the fulfillment of his dream unfolds.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jockey Dane Dawkins continued to make progress during his sojourn at the Assiniboia Downs track in Canada.
Dawkins piloted the Steve Gaskin, Ride Em to victory in the sixth of seven races going six furlongs on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Interestingly, Dawkins beat another Jamaican, Neville Stephenson, who rode Orcadian.
The post-race report reads as follows: “RIDE EM stalked duel outside, challenged four-wide into the stretch, drew out.”
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