JAMAICA RACING: FINALLY LION OF EKATI IS A WINNER - CAYMANAS (SAT, MAR 4, 2023) 5th
It took all of 21 starts for foreigner Lion of Ekati to win his first race. Lion of Ekati was ridden by Leading rider Reyan Lewis for champion trainer Jason DaCosta. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpY67jyXwRs
FIFTH RACE
$1.0 M - 800,000 CLAIMING (3-Y OS & UP)
WINNER: Provocativa 3-1
JOCKEY: Shane Richardson - second winner
TRAINER: Rohan Crichton
DISTANCE: 7 ½ furlongs
MARGINS: 5 ½ by 3/4
SPLITS: 25.1 x 48.4 x 1:14.3 FINAL TIME 1:34.4
BREEDING: 6-Y-O DK M (USA) by Protonico out of Audacious Choice
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3YO&UP CLM ($1M-$800,000)
FOURTH RACE Winner KP Choice 6-5
JOCKEY Robert Halledeen
TRAINER Ricardo Brown
DISTANCE 5 furlongs straight
MARGINS 4 by 3 ½
SPLITS 23.0 x 46.3 FINAL TIME 1:01.2
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After watching the front runners for a while, 1-9 favourite Divine Force (Anthony Thomas) got going in the final furlong to notch what was a comfortable win for trainer Philip Feanny. It was the second winner on the day for for Thomas.
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The 2023 season for two-year-old horses was decidedly lackluster.
The races did not attract large fields, with most featuring only five or six competitors.
Of the entire cohort, only two horses, Digital One, an American breed, and Interesting Times Ahead , managed to win two or more races, with three victories to the former and two to the latter. Only after the Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes did a locally bred horse emerge as a leader.
This video analysis by The Quick Galloper reviews the one-mile contest, focusing on the finishing order.
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FIRST RACE
CLAIMING( 3-Y-O &UP) $750-600,000
WINNER: Dodge This Link 9-5
JOCKEY: Raddesh Roman
TRAINER: Ryan Darby
DISTANCE: 6 ½ furlongs
MARGINS: A head by 4
SPLITS: 24.0 x 47.4 x 1:15.1 FINAL TIME: 1:23.4
BREEDING: 7-Y-O CH G Traditional out of Danzig La Rae
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It was a day to remember for the combination of trainer Jason DaCosta and jockey Reyan Lewis following the come from behind victory by Sunset Silhoutte in the tenth race on the Saturday card of May 6, 2023, over seven furlongs. That win by Sunset Silhoutte was DaCosta’s fifth on the day, and it was win number four for Lewis. Of DaCosta’s five winners, the only one not ridden by Lewis was Thalita winner of The Portmore
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After the abandonment of the first race (Sunday, May 7, 2023), the ten-race programme finally got underway with the running of the second. This brought victory to the Errol Waugh trained True Al Sky with Javaniel Patterson in the saddle. It was a one-two finish for Waugh, who is also the conditioner of second by the post Action Run. This was True Al Sky's fifth success from 29 career starts.
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SIXTH RACE
MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT - 3-Y-O
WINNER: Midnight Galaxy 3-1
First by the post Irish Wish was Disqualified and placed fifth
JOCKEY: Ruja Lahoe
TRAINER: Gresford Smith
DISTANCE: 5 ½ furlongs
MARGINS: 1 ¾ by 1 ¼
SPLITS: 24.0 x 48.2 TIME 1:10.0
BREEDING: 3-Y-O GR C By Midnight Hawk out of Galaxy Miss
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Michael Chambers, a seasoned groomer with a lifetime of experience with horses, has dedicated nearly every moment to the art of horse grooming.
His journey began with humble beginnings and a deep passion for horses, leading him to develop his skills and techniques over the years.
Through challenges and triumphs in the competitive horse racing industry, Michael has honed his craft, constantly evolving his grooming practices to meet the highest standards.
Quickgallopja.com and its YouTube Channel - The Quick Galloper went into Michael's Lifetime Narrative, to uncover the pivotal moments, influential relationships, and reflections that have shaped his career and solidified his legacy in the profession of horse grooming.
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