Rohan Crichton's American import Commandant silenced the doubters and returned to peak form with a commanding gate-to-wire victory in the fourth staging of the Seeking My Dream Trophy over seven and a half furlongs (1,500m) at Caymanas Park on Saturday.
In a race hyped as a heavyweight rematch between top-tier runners Funcaandun and Commandant, it was Anthony Nunes’ American-bred colt Barnaby who stole the spotlight, as he produced a stunning late burst to capture the fifth running of the Ian Levy Cup and book a spot in the prestigious Mouttet Mile later this year.
Mouttet Mile winner Funcaandun was expectedly voted 2024 Horse-of-the-Year, following a dominant campaign that saw him claim some of Jamaica’s most prestigious races.
The battle for the Jockeys’ Championship at Caymanas Park remains evenly poised between Tevin Foster and Raddesh Roman, and with only two race days left on the 2024 calendar, the intrigue, much like a musical performance, is building to a crescendo.
Champion jockey Raddesh Roman continued his dazzling run of form at Caymanas Park on Saturday, as he registered a clinical four-timer headlined by a commanding victory aboard Burning Hedge in the season’s first classic, the 1000 Guineas.
In a season-long duel that captivated racing enthusiasts, Raddesh 'Sneaky Fox' Roman emerged as the 2024 Jockeys’ Champion, as he edged rival Tevin Foster by a single win in a thrilling conclusion at Caymanas Park on Saturday.
Roman secured his maiden title with 133 winners, narrowly outlasting Foster, who registered 132 in what has been hailed as one of the most gripping championships in recent memory.
In a bold move to further solidify its support for Jamaican sports, TruShake has renewed its partnership with Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) for an additional two years.