Gary Subratie is cautious not to get too excited, but he’s clearly impressed with
Stardom’s debut performance on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

The bay colt, Stardom (Sensational Slam – Triniket Box) a full-brother to former Jamaica Derby and St Leger winner Calculus, lived up to expectations, winning by 9½ lengths in the maiden special weight contest for native-bred two-year-olds over six furlongs (1,200m).

Stardom’s winning time of 1:16.0 was not that impressive, but he showed plenty of class to beat
Another Wow (Raddesh Roman) and Another Quality (Javaniel Patterson).

Subratie believes he’s got a talent horse in Stardom, and, given his pedigree, there’s a lot to look forward to.

“He was training good coming into the race, but he’s not quite ready as yet. He’s learning, he’s coming on nicely, he’s still a baby, and he’s still green,” Subratie told the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide.

“You know, I wanted him to be ready for the mile [Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes] at the end of the year, but he wasn’t getting himself together enough and so I just gave him this race to bring him on.

“He is going to win a lot of races. I mean, he is only 58 per cent right now and he so he should a lot better later on. The performance was very good. The jockey was very excited about him; he is
Calculus’s full brother and so expectations are there,” Subratie added.

Stardom’s impressive debut win was made even more remarkable by his slow start. The bay colt had to overcome a hesitant start, while Another Wow’s gate jamming allowed Another Quality to seize the early lead. However, Stardom’s powerful surge from the three-furlong pole left the field in his dust.

Accelerating with ease, Stardom took command two and a half furlongs out and cruised to a convincing win. Another Wow’s late rally earned him second, but it was Stardom’s show all the way.