Linton Steadman scores second win of the season at Century Mile
JAMAICAN jockey Linton Steadman continued to make steady progress on the international riding circuit, booting home
Ameer to victory at Century Mile in Edmonton, Canada, on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Trained by Seymour Biggs, Ameer won the seventh race, a claiming event over seven furlongs, by three lengths in a time of 1:23.4. Amerr won ahead of Breaking the Bank (Mauricio Malvaez) and Pacheco (Kyle Carter).
As the race unfolded, Steadman settled Ameer inside early, biding his time before making a decisive move approaching the final turn. With a skillful ask
Ameer quickened the pace, swinging outside while turning for home and rallying steadily to win while going away.
This victory marks Steadman’s second win of the season and his eighth overall since beginning his international riding career last year. With 14 seconds and 10 thirds from 80 mounts, Steadman has earned a respectable CAN$98,323 in stakes.
