Where There is No Vision...
A strategic review of the Racing Industry was recently (February 11th) held. This was organized by the promoting company, Caymanas Track Ltd. All stakeholders participated. Notably absent were the Bookmakers who are an integral part of the industry but somehow seemed to be excluded from these sorts of discussions. The presentations were informative especially that from the Racing Commission.
Naming of Horses
The naming of horses can be a fascinating exercise. Names have to be approved by the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) who is in turn guided by the Jockey Club of North America. This 105 year old organisation holds the reins to the Sport of Kings in North America Our own Jockey Club had similar responsibilities but all of these responsibilities passed to the JRC and our Jockey Club is no longer a functional organisation.
Three Year Olds Take Spotlight
The Prince Consort Stakes for colts and the Thornbird Stakes for fillies will be run this Saturday, March 13, 2010 over 1400 meters (7F). These races will be used to assess the "who is who" among the three-year-olds leading up to the classics which will be run on Easter Monday, April 5, 2010.
TOBA Graduates hunt Classics
Several TOBA Sales Graduates are among the Classic contenders for this year. They include Sports Star, Heartofachampion, Mark My Word, Rolex, Super Center and Kryptogram in the colts division and The Golden One, Wild Tradition and Eloping Emma in the fillies division.
How Can We Move Racing Forward
The competition for the Gaming Dollar is now more intense than it has ever been. Those who seek the excitement of gaming now have opportunities to play the various lottery games, try their hand in slot machines and visit the mushrooming mint-casinos that are now scattered all over the island.
Where Are We Going
This column has been absent for some time. We return with the resolve to be as inciteful as ever before. We will examine a number of issues, particularly those affecting the Racing Industry. This week we reflect on the year gone by----a significant year since this represents the 50th Anniversary of racing at Caymanas Park. We invite your comments.
Vonalmighty creates mild upset in Ash Wednesday
Richard Azan's Vonalmighty created a mild upset in The Ash Wednesday Trophy over 6 1/2 furlongs on February 17, 2010. Hot apprentice Doushane Gordon who had the leg up, was closing a 3-timer on the 10-race card as he brought Vonalmighty with a strong stretch run to catch the speedy The Chief.
A time for hope and dreams
It’s the time of year again, when the yearlings are taken from the luxuries and enjoyment of farm life, from the fresh air and the whistling of the wind through the trees, from the companionship of their peers with whom they have developed friendships, from the persons who have nurtured them in their early lives, to the place where they are developed into mature individuals, into true racing horses, into champions. They are taken into the racetrack.
A "New Beginning" for Breeders and Owners
We now almost have utopia, - comfortable surroundings, exciting and competitive races, attractive purses. The next step is to make the purchasing and owning of horses as affordable as possible. Read article - A new beginning for breeders and owners.
The Racing Industry is not Viable (part 2)
Last week we looked at the problems with taxation and made recommendations for the industry be given the same incentives for expansion and investment as offered to the Entertainment, Amusement and Tourism sector. Incentives currently being given to the Agricultural sector should also be extended to the Racing Industry.
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