American-bred Sir Don continued to stamp his authority as one of the most progressive three-year-olds in training when he registered his second-consecutive victory, outclassing rivals to capture the $1.4-million Saint Cecelia Cup feature at Caymanas Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Conditioned by leading and former three-time champion trainer Anthony “Baba” Nunes, the classy colt produced a dominant front-running display to win the Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over 6½ furlongs (1,300m) by 3¾ lengths, following up impressively on his recent triumph over 7½ furlongs (1,500m) .

With regular pilot Raddesh “Sneaky Fox” Roman in the saddle, Sir Don broke alertly from post position two and wasted little time asserting himself, surging straight to the lead. He was tracked early by Goodbye Firefly (Tajay Suckoo), Wall Street Trader (Christopher Mamdeen), and Zulu Warrior (Tyrese Anderson) as the field settled approaching the half-mile marker (800m).

Pre-race expectations of a marquee showdown with Mojito, the reigning Jamaica Cup champion, failed to materialise. The grey, widely regarded as the class horse in the line-up, endured a sluggish start and, although he made some recovery, never threatened seriously, remaining no better than fourth throughout the contest.

Turning for home on a rain-affected, sloppy track, Sir Don shifted gears decisively in deep stretch. Showing both maturity and class beyond his years, he quickly opened up daylight on his pursuers and powered away in emphatic fashion, leaving the remainder of the field to battle for the minor placings.

At the wire, it was Sir Don well clear, followed by Goodbye Firefly in second, Wall Street Trader finishing third, and Zulu Warrior settling for fourth. Mojito, making his seasonal debut, was unable to mount a late challenge.

The victory not only underscored Sir Don’s growing reputation but also hinted at a bright future, as the improving three-year-old continues to bridge the gap between youth and established class with remarkable ease.

Speaking after the race, Nigel Burke, nephew of trainer Anthony Nunes, said he had little input on race day.

“I had not much to tell the jockey. He has ridden him [Sir Don] for all his starts and so I just told him it is up to him, good luck and safe trip,” Burke said.

“I am just here to cover for my uncle but the team has done a great job with him. I just kind of oversaw everything. I watched his replay last time and he seemed to love the sloppy condition and so I wasn’t concerned about the rain,” he added.

Groom Steven Smith leads Sir Don into the winners’ enclosure after winning the Saint Cecelia Cup on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

Raddesh Roman unsaddles Sir Don in the winners’ enclosyre after winning the Saint Cecelia Cup on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)