FOLLOWING We Jammin’s dominant win in the $4-million Wayne DaCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes on Friday, December 26, 2025, trainer Peter-John Parsard said he wasn’t surprised by the manner of victory from his chestnut colt as he was always confident in the horse’s ability.

We Jammin (Bern Identity – Jammin by Traditional), ridden by Omar Walker, swept to victory in the Futurity contest over one mile (1,600m), winning by a commanding six lengths with a time of 1:42.2. This impressive win has placed We Jammin in the running for Champion Two-Year-Old with two wins from two starts.

“The horse is a very talented horse; he has a lot of heart and a lot of fight. He was able to win the seven-furlong maiden, short of work, and we were very confident coming into this, after the strength of that run. After that maiden win he was happy, he was healthy, and I believe the stable was very confident that we would have gotten this result today [Friday],” Parsard said.

Parsard’s confidence in We Jammin stemmed from the colt’s impressive progress.

“He has really improved a lot, which was expected. And, as I said, being short of work for the first time out at seven furlongs without Lasix, everything was against him. He had a very good horse he was running against that was able to get him in front of him, and We Jammin was able to fight him off. Today he was being a little more dominant, even against better horses. It wasn’t a surprise,” Parsard stated.

Parsard also praised owner Paul Lumsden.

“I also want to take my hat off to Mr Paul Lumsden. He has been in racing for so long and he has put so much into it — heart, sweat, blood, money, everything — and so I am very happy that he has been able to win this race. I also have this horse to set up for the 2026 racing season and hopefully we are expecting good things,” he said.

We Jammin got a good break at the off and settled behind Salute The Don, ridden by Dane Dawkins, for most of the way. As they entered the lane We Jammin made his move, chasing Salute The Don before unleashing a powerful run in deep stretch to take the lead and win easily. Salute The Don held on for second place ahead of Fernando, ridden by Dane Nelson, who came in third.

“I know this horse inside and outside. I was confident that once I rode a good race, that I was going to win. He stays forever; he is a very good horse. As long as he keeps sound and nothing goes wrong with him, he is going to be a tough nut to crack,” Walker said.

Trainer Peter-John Parsard (left) gives jockey Omar Walker (right) strict riding instructions ahead of the $4 million Wayne DaCosta OD Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes on Friday, December 26, 2025. At centre is Parsard’s mother and racehorse breeder Karen Parsard. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

Trainer Peter-John Parsard (left) and his charge We Jammin (Omar Walker) after the chestnut colt won the $4 million Wayne DaCosta OD Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes on Friday, December 26, 2025. At right is groom Frank Spencer. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)