RUM PUNCH (Deputy’s Report — Exchange Only) is considered to be the number two three-year-old in the barn of trainer Wayne DaCosta after Derby and St Leger winner Perfect Neighbour, yet this gelding is quietly moving up the ladder.

His win on Heroes’ Day over 1820 metres in Overnight Allowance marked the first time Rum Punch was leaving restricted company in his career. He thus became only the second of this year’s three-year-old lot to win in what is usually described as open company. Look for him to run next in the 2,000 metres (10 furlongs) Superstakes on November 9.

Part of the owning team for Rum Punch, Laurence Heffes, shows his affection after the bay gelding’s victory on Heroes’ Day. The rider is Dick Cardenas.

DANE Nelson is challenging hard to retain his championship, as he is locked in major battle with this year’s leader Omar Walker. While this may be his primary goal right now, Nelson is also on the brink of a major personal career landmark. The reigning champion has now ridden 699 winners in his career. So, with only one to go for this accomplishment, Nelson is sure to be trying his best tomorrow and Sunday.

Dane Nelson

The stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission announce the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2013.

Jockey Shane Ellis who rode Valid Image in the second race on October 12, was cautioned for intimidation and interference caused to Premium Returns at the 300-metre point.

Jockey Doushane Gordon who rode Premium Returns in the second race on October 12, was cautioned for intimidation and interference caused to Valid Image in the last 250 metres.

Jockey Aaron Chatrie, who rode Real Vibes Machine in the third race on October 12, was cautioned for intimidation and interference caused to Winchester at the 350-metre point.

Jockey Zac Meikle was fined $8,000.00 for his improper conduct in the Jockeys’ Room on September 28.

Jockey Jodeien Anderson was fined $10,000.00 for his improper conduct in the Jockeys’ Room on September 28.

ASCOT, England (AP) — Farhh ended his injury-plagued career on a high by winning the Champions Stakes on Saturday last, providing an emotional conclusion to British Champions Day at Ascot.

The Godolphin-trained 11-4 shot beat 2011 winner Cirrus Des Aigles by a neck in his first race since May — and only the 10th of his career – because of injury.

Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor confirmed after the race that Farhh would be retired to stud and said “he’s a great fighter — every year he has had problems, but he’s a great horse and I’m so happy.”

Also on Britain’s richest race day, Olympic Glory won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at odds of 11-2 as 2,000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach faded to fourth.

Farhh

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (AP) — Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel broke his left leg when he was thrown from his mount after it broke down last Wednesday at Keeneland.

Borel was taken to the University of Kentucky Medical Centre for evaluation after the fall from Sonic Dancer shortly after the start of the sixth race. His wife, Lisa, said on his Twitter and Facebook accounts that he broke his fibula.

“Miraculously unscathed otherwise — no concussion or skull fracture, considering how hard he fell,” she tweeted. “That’s a gift from God.”

Earlier, Keeneland medical director Barry Schumer said the 46-year-old Borel was “stable, somewhat alert” and suffering concussion-like effects.

Borel’s mount, a three-year-old Kentucky-bred colt, was euthanised.

Borel has 5,042 career victories and his mounts have earned more than US$122 million. His Triple Crown triumphs include Kentucky Derby wins in 2007 aboard Street Sense, 2009 with Mine That Bird, and 2010 on Super Saver. He also won the 2009 Preakness aboard Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.