THE Complete Racing Guide has been following with diligence the effect equipment changes have on the performances of horses. On Sunday it was the turn of the Rowan Mattie-trained Gran Corazon.

After the filly’s dismal run on last, beaten by 17-and-a-half lengths into last place among four-year-old and upwards non-winner of two, Gran Corazon returned on this occasion without the blinkers and guess what happened? Gran Corazon was a runaway winner by four-and-a-half lengths going over 1,600 metres in 1:43:3 minutes. Dane Nelson was the pilot as the bay filly registered her second victory from 22 starts.

VERY CRAFTY, SWIFT GOLD FINALLY RELEASE MAIDEN TAGS

THERE were two horses on the nine-race programme at Caymanas Park on Sunday that found the winning post in front for the first time in their careers.

Very Crafty sporting the well-known colours of Alex Hamilton released the maiden tag with apprentice O’Brien White in the saddle. The three-year-old bay filly won handily by one and a quarter lengths. It took trainer Paul Hylton 12 tries before his charge Swift Gold released her maiden tag.

Ameth Robles was aboard Swift Gold when the bay filly came with a strong run in the final 100 metres to beat The Real Draft and Brilliant Ace going over 1,400 metres.

JEMAR JACKSON FINED $8,000, BUDHAI CAUTIONED

THE Stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) are announcing the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of the JRC on Tuesday, September 2.

Jockey Chalrick Budhai who rode Tatty’s Bad Gal in the 11th race on Saturday, July 19, was cautioned for interference caused to Real Vibes Machine in the final 400 metres. Jockey Jemar Jackson who rode Aquilo in the first race on Wednesday, August 6, was fined $8,000.00 for intimidation and interference caused to Raja Hindustani in the final 200 of the race.

SEVEN CLAIMS OVER LAST WEEKEND

SEVEN claims were made over the two-day racing carnival at Caymanas Park.

On Saturday’s 10-race programme, Meru was claimed by Patrick Lynch acting as both owner and trainer for $450,000 from the first race. Kippytheteacher was claimed by trainer Cashbert Khwalsingh for owner Gilbert Khwalsingh for $250,000; Burning Medic was claimed by trainer Neville Cooper for The Family Connection for $250,000; Golden Opportunity was claimed by trainer Delroy Waugh for owner Kalmin McLeod for $250,000 from the eighth race.

All Is Mine was claimed by Morris Powell acting as both owner and trainer for $180,000 from the 10th race. On Sunday’s programme, She’s So Special was claimed by trainer Andrew McDonald for owner Leroy A Williams for $350,000 and Di Cobre was claimed by trainer Dennis Lee for owner Faye lee for $350,000 from the third race.