Following Global Machine’s fighting debut victory, owner/trainer Carlton Cunningham stated that he hopes his chestnut colt grows and goes on to bigger things.

Global Machine’s win came in a maiden special weight contest for native-bred three-year-olds going five furlongs. With jockey Omar Walker in the irons, Global Machine got home by a short head in a time of 1:04.3 (23.3 x 47.4).

“I am quite pleased with the performance fromGlobal Machine here. I am not happy with the final time [1:04.3], but he is a first-time starter, and he needed the run. I am happy for the win,” Cunningham told the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide.

When asked about the upcoming Classic races, Cunningham said: “Based on what the jockey said, Global Machine can get a distance of ground, and so we will see. As with three-year-olds, there’s always room for improvement, so let’s see how he comes out of the race and takes it from there.”

Global Machine broke off well in third place behind Smart Trick (Reyan Lewis) and
Bold Move (Richard Henry). Global Machine continued to bid his time as Bold Move took over the lead going into the half-mile.

Global Machine came off the turn for the home bend on the outside of runners and then was engaged in a battle for supremacy with Bold Move for the lead in deep stretch.
Global Machine proved too strong in the end and got home in front.
Smart Trick finished third, making it a one-two-three finish by the three first-time starters.