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
Expect some ‘Magic’ in Arthur Jones Cup
Is That A Fact - Reyan Lewis (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Horse Racing, Sports
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer  
August 18, 2023

Expect some ‘Magic’ in Arthur Jones Cup

The $1.25-million Arthur Jones Memorial Cup takes centre stage on tomorrow’s 10-race programme. The Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upwards over 6 furlongs (1,200m) has attracted a field of nine runners.

Below, the Jamaica Observer‘s The Supreme Racing Guide takes a closer look at the runners and their chances of winning.

1. ROJORN DI PILOT: (7 b h by Liquidity – I’m Magic) – Makes his seasonal after a 413-day rest. Rojorn Di Pilot last raced on July 2 of last year when he finished second by 2 ¼ lengths behind Lure of Lucy over 6 furlongs. Rojorn Di Pilot has been training fairly well for his first run of the season but is more than likely going to need the run to find himself.

2. TAURUS BOY (USA): (5 b h by Speightster – Mc Duffie) – Has no form to recommend. Note: Visor on/tongue-tie off.

3. I’VE GOT MAGIC (USA): (5 b h by Fast Anna – Lil Miss Richie) – Returns after a break of 203 days. I’ve Got Magic was a winner on January 28 when beating Duke and Lure of Lucy over one mile (1,600m) in the Alexander Hamilton Trophy, winning by 2 ½ lengths in a time of 1:42.0. The Philip Feanny trainee can also sprint with these, as evidenced by his St Catherine Cup win over this distance in a time of 1:12.3 on January 14. I’ve Got Magic takes a drop in class to compete and should secure his third trophy success on the trot.

4. FREEDOM STREET: (4 b g by Uncaptured – Nofashionsense) – Finished a disappointed seventh going 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m) on July 29. Freedom Street is better suited to this distance and as such a better effort is expected. Note: Tongue-tie on.

5. IS THAT A FACT (USA): (3 b c by Palace Malice – Valid Code) – Completed his second-consecutive win on July 22 when winning over 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) in a time of 1:22.1. Is That A Fact races in Overnight Allowance company for the first time and does so in good form. Is That A Fact has shown tremendous improvement and should a decent race without winning.

6. RACE CAR (USA): (6 gr/rn h by Race Day – McDuffie) – Has only two runs this season and those and those efforts were off-the-board finishes. Race Car is expected to be left behind.

7. INSPIRE FORCE (USA): (3 ch c by Union Jackson – Exotic Design) – Finished a disappointed sixth as the favourite in a 5-furlong (1,000m) round event on August 7. Inspire Force should run an improved race without troubling the principals.

8. CURLIN’S AFFAIR (5 ch h by Perfect Curlin – Nuclear Affair) – Returned to form on August 7 when finishing second behind Generational travelling 5 furlongs round only to be disqualified and placed third. Curlin’s Affair is poised for another good showing among these.

9. EL PROFESOR: (8 b g by Casual Trick – The Principal) – Has race 10 times this season without any success. El Profesor can surprise rivals at any time but based on current form, he can be only taken on past trust.

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

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

JLP mourns passing of former MP Hyacinth Knight
Latest News, News
JLP mourns passing of former MP Hyacinth Knight
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, Hyacinth Knight. Knight...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JCF High Command condemns Mount Salem shooting that left cops injured
Latest News, News
JCF High Command condemns Mount Salem shooting that left cops injured
September 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) High Command is condemning what it has described as a brazen attack on its members after two ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston
Entertainment, Latest News
Greatness Weekend aims to keep Heroes Weekend in Kingston
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston is being positioned as the entertainment destination of choice for Heroes Weekend as organisers of Greatness Weekend seek...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Usain Bolt Foundation gifts nearly $10m to PEP students in western Jamaica
Latest News, News
Usain Bolt Foundation gifts nearly $10m to PEP students in western Jamaica
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Over 100 students from western Jamaica have been assisted with just under $10 million for back-to-school expenses through the Usai...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Wanted man killed, 3 cops injured in Mount Salem shootout
Latest News, News, Videos
WATCH: Wanted man killed, 3 cops injured in Mount Salem shootout
September 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A wanted man was shot and killed and three cops injured during an alleged shootout in Mount Salem, St James, early Wednesday morni...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Appeal Court reserves judgement in matter involving Jamaica-born attorney
Latest News, Regional
Appeal Court reserves judgement in matter involving Jamaica-born attorney
September 9, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgement in a case in which the Jamaican-born British King's Counsel Vincent Nel...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Revamped Manning Cup set for Wednesday kickoff
Latest News, Sports
Revamped Manning Cup set for Wednesday kickoff
September 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The long-awaited, newly formatted Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Manning Cup competition kicks off on Wednesday...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods
Latest News, News
Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods
September 9, 2026
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP)—Nepali rescuers clung to hopes of finding survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels on Wednesday, two weeks after deadly flooding...
{"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