Ainsley Walters/Gleaner Writer

GIRVANO, ridden by Robert Halledeen, wins the MIRACLE MAN Trophy over seven and a half furlongs at Caymanas Park on New Year’s Day.
January 29, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Of A Revolution, Girvano go at it again

BRUCEONTHELOOSE Sprint grade-one winner, Florida invader OF A REVOLUTION, should avenge his shocking grade-two Miracle Man Cup loss to fellow American GIRVANO when they lock horns in Saturday’s Eileen…
Vincent Daniault (right), managing director, TotalEnergies Jamaica, presents solar-powered lights to Colonel Edwards Lyons (left), chief secretary in charge of Caribbean territories emergency disaster services, Salvation Army, to assist in their hurricane
January 29, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

‘It’s difficult not to act’

Still in awe and shock at the extent of damage wreaked by Hurricane Melissa in the western half of Jamaica last October, TotalEnergies Jamaica’s Managing Director Vincent Daniault appeared eager to…
Medallists Brandon Wong (left) and Jaeden Tyler-Grant (right) are joined by Debra Lopez-Spence, president, Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance (second left), and Communications Manager Elon Parkinson of sponsors ScotiaInsurance and Petrojam Limited, respectivel
January 28, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Delayed Swim For The Sanctuary still a success

Jamaica Inn Foundation’s Swim For The Sanctuary, staged at Shaw Park Beach, St Mary, last Saturday, rescheduled from its annual fixed date of the first Saturday of November after the October 28…
January 22, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Taylormade looks a shoo-in for Rimsky Trophy

TAYLOR MADE’s exercise gallops make her unstoppable in Saturday’s Rimsky Trophy at six furlongs, her first outing as a three-year-old, after trotting up against two-year-old maidens on debut at five…
Anthony Nunes’ NAUTICAL STAR is looking for redemption from his Mouttet Mile flop in Saturday’s St Catherine Cup at Caymanas Park.
January 15, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Nautical Star seeks redemption in St Catherine Cup

NAUTICAL STAR, the Florida invader who Anthony Nunes had aimed at the Mouttet Mile, harbouring hopes of a come-from-behind win in last season’s trainers’ stakes race, returns two classes lower in…
January 8, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

American Aviator could find his place among 4YOs

Outgunned by rival Anthony Nunes’ PHENOMENAL POWER last Saturday after a stinging three-timer on New Year’s Day, four-time champion trainer Jason DaCosta’s resumes his assault on the 2026 season with…
GIRVANO, ridden by Robert Halledeen, wins the MIRACLE MAN Trophy over a mile at Caymanas Park on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2025.
January 2, 2026 by Ainsley Walters

Girvano slams Of A Revolution in Miracle Man Cup

OF A REVOLUTION, winner of the Bruceontheloose Sprint when debuting locally on Mouttet Mile Day, was beaten yesterday by fellow American GIRVANO, victim of a baffling ride from returning champion…
ANOTHER ONE (right), ridden by Shane Ellis, wins the Mother’s Day Special ahead of LOCKDOWN (Paul Francis) over five furlongs straight at Caymanas Park on Saturday, May 10.
December 31, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Another One to navigate Security Department minefield

Saturday’s feature, the Security Department Trophy, is a complex five-furlong straight event in which varying factors, most notably the track bias and handicaps, could turn the race on its head.…
Anthony Nunes
December 30, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Speedy Of A Resolution to start the year right for Nunes

Bruceontheloose Sprint winner, Florida-invader OF A REVOLUTION, opens Anthony Nunes’ 2026 title bid in Thursday’s Miracle Man Cup at seven furlongs among open-allowance runners, a level lower than the…