Miss MoneyPenny, a chestnut filly trained by champion trainer Jason DaCosta, made a stellar debut in the $1.1-million Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC)/Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) Juvenile Dash, kicking off the 2024 two-year-old series on Thursday, August 1.

Despite facing only three opponents after stablemate Lovisa’s scratch, Miss MoneyPenny dominated the maiden special weight contest for native-bred two-year-olds, winning by an impressive 5 ½ lengths over three furlongs (600m) in a swift time of 34.4 (22.2).

DaCosta expressed his delight with her performance, citing her speed and potential for further growth. With her impressive debut,
Miss MoneyPenny sets the stage for a promising run in the Millionaire Series of races.

“It was a good win by Miss MoneyPenny,” DaCosta told the Jamaica Observer’s
The Supreme Racing Guide.

“She was working good along with my other horse Lovisa who was scratched. She put in a good performance today and I am happy with the win.

“It is early days still, but she is very fast and hopefully she can stretch out some of that speed. The time of 34.4 on debut was good and I cannot ask for anything else from her,” DaCosta added.

Platinum Princess, ridden by Raddesh Roman, finished in second place with Badgal Chelsea (Aaron Chatrie) getting third place and Badgal Caleesi (Matthew Bennett) completing the frame.

With her impressive debut, Miss MoneyPenny sets the stage for a promising run in the
Millionaire Series of races. Miss MoneyPenny is bred by Bern Identity out of the
Pomeroy mare Pomeroy’s Secret.