Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
Unique facts & figures about the Jamaica St Leger
He's Tuned Ok — winner of the 1994 Jamaica St Leger. He's Tuned Ok was ridden bySimon Husbands for trainer Allan Williams. The breeder was Winston Ramlal.
Horse Racing, Sports
September 24, 2020

Unique facts & figures about the Jamaica St Leger

1 – The first filly to win the St Leger at Caymanas Park was Prelude in 1962. Prelude was owned by Alexander Hamilton, trained by Eileen Cliggott, and ridden by the legendary Arthur “Daddy” Jones.

2 – Two horsemen, Kenneth Mattis and Donald Andrade hold the unique distinction of riding and training winners of the St Leger at Caymanas Park. Mattis, as a jockey, won in 1964 on Captain Goodenough; in 1966 on Saratoga; in 1967 on L’Max; in 1968 on Oberon; and in 1969 on Buckchaser. As a trainer Mattis won with Atta Boy in 1979, Royal Dad in 1981, D’s A Legend in 1985, Persian Invader in 1986, Khadullah in 1990, and My Lady Silk in 1998. Andrade rode Charlotte Russe to St Leger victory in 1970, while as a trainer Andrade saddled Impetuous in 1978.

3 – Three foreign jockeys have ridden winners of the St Leger at Caymanas Park. The first was Barbadian Simon Husbands, who guided the Allan “Billy” Williams-trained He’s Tuned Ok to St Leger glory in 1994. The following year (1995) saw Robert Pratt of the United States winning for trainer Adin “Dreaddie” Williams on Nimrod. The third foreigner to win the St Leger was Dick Cardenas of Panama. Cardenas won aboard Mark My Word in 2010 to close off the Triple Crown, and won again in 2013 on the Wayne DaCosta-conditioned Perfect Neighbour.

4 – The only time the St Leger was scheduled for competition and was not run at Caymanas Park was in 1963 when there was no race.

5 – The only walkover in the St Leger at Caymanas Park occurred in 1971 with the Allan Williams-trained Reprieve. The walkover jockey was Richard Depass.

6 – Eileen Cliggott is the only female trainer to win the St Leger. She did so in 1962 with Prelude, in 1965 with Rumpelstiltskin, and in 1970 with Charlotte Russe. Prelude and Charlotte Russe were both fillies.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Christian Tavares-Finson blasts Golding’s comments on CCJ strife
Latest News, News
Christian Tavares-Finson blasts Golding’s comments on CCJ strife
August 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government Senator and attorney-at-law Christian Tavares-Finson has described as “grossly premature and disingenuous” Opposition L...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
FIX IT NOW!
Latest News, News
FIX IT NOW!
Residents say repairs long overdue for Lucea’s problem-plagued Seaview Drive
August 12, 2026
HANOVER, Jamaica — While the National Works Agency (NWA) has started drain-cleaning and patching works on the heavily trafficked Seaview Drive thoroug...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Tropical depression could form in next few days, NOAA warns
Latest News, News
Tropical depression could form in next few days, NOAA warns
August 12, 2026
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has advised that a tropical  depression will likely form as environmental con...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
‘Sainty Connection’ brings Jamaican pride to fashion
Entertainment, Latest News
‘Sainty Connection’ brings Jamaican pride to fashion
August 12, 2026
For Sainty Connection, founder of the clothing brand of the same name, fashion is more than what people wear; it is a way of celebrating identity, cul...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Colombia president says earthquake death toll hits 265
International News, Latest News
Colombia president says earthquake death toll hits 265
August 12, 2026
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AFP) — Colombia's president declared an economic emergency Wednesday and vowed the country would rebuild after a massive earthquake ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
Latest News, News
Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25
August 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, August 13, according to the latest ex-re...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
NBA triple-double king Westbrook to retire after 18 seasons
Latest News, Sports
NBA triple-double king Westbrook to retire after 18 seasons
August 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook, the league's triple-double king, has "decided to step away" aft...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Women charged after allegedly using man’s ATM card to withdraw $300,000
Latest News, News
Women charged after allegedly using man’s ATM card to withdraw $300,000
August 12, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two middle-aged women have been charged by police after allegedly using an ATM card to withdraw funds from a man’s account after h...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct