On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Raddesh Roman, the current champion jockey known for his skill and tactics, secured his 100th winner of the season aboard He Stands Alone at Caymanas Park.

Roman emphasised that there’s no room for celebration yet, as his focus remains steadfast on winning as many races as he possibly can.

The notable achievement occurred in the fifth race, a Restricted Allowance V contest featuring native-bred five-year-olds and up (non-winners of two) and imported five-year-olds and up (maidens), run over the straight at five furlongs (1000m).

Trained by Gary Crawford, He Stands Alone delivered a strong performance, winning by a half-length ahead of
Storm Boy (ridden by Ramon Nepare) and Jet Ski Girl (guided by Jemar Jackson). The race’s final time was 1:04.0 (25.0 x 49.3).

Already having 98 winners heading into Sunday’s card, Roman built momentum swiftly. He laid the groundwork for his milestone with a win aboard Tigeramedat (conditioned by Anthony Nunes) in the day’s third race, paving the way for further successes.

“I just want to thank Father God, my agent, all trainers, grooms, and everyone that made this possible. I basically come to work, keep my diet, exercise, and keep my focus towards the game. You can expect a lot more from me because I will be going the same way. I will continue to do the hard work as I want to win as many races as I can,” he told the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide.

Roman went on to win another race, his third winner on the day aboard Bootylicious in Division 1 of the Nigel B Nunes Memorial Cup, an Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over five furlongs straight. Bootylicous, trained by Peter-John Parsard, won the race by 3 lengths in 59.3.

That win took Roman’s tally for the season to 101 winners.

When asked if he still has Trevor Simpson’s record of 172 winners in one season on his mind, Roman was very guarded in his response.

“I don’t know,” Roman said.

“I am just riding and trying to win as many races as I can. If the record comes into play, then I will take it but if not it’s just part of the work and so I will just keep on pushing,” he further explained.

Roman is just 71 wins shy of equalling Simpson’s record. With 18 race days remaining in 2025, Roman faces a challenging but achievable target. To break the record, he’ll need to average four wins per day, a feat that will require his signature blend of speed, strategy, and horsemanship.