Dream Catcher is no one-race wonder. The bay filly underlined her superiority over the three-year-old fillies with a dominant 8¼-length victory in Sunday’s (May 10, 2026) Portmore Stakes, the final major prep before the Classics at Caymanas Park.

Trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden with patience by Tevin Foster, Dream Catcher won by 8¼ lengths in the 7½ furlongs (1,500m), stopping the clock at 1:34.3 with splits of 23.0, 46.0, 1:13.4, and 1:27.1.

The Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide analyses the outcome of The Portmore:

FIRST – DREAM CATCHER: What a performance. Dream Catcher sat behind the early pace for most of the way in the race. Turning for home in fourth, she unleashed a devastating kick in deep stretch and swept past rivals like they were standing still. It was a carbon copy of her Thornbird Stakes romp, and the margin left no doubt about who rules the division. With back-to-back stakes wins over the same crop, she’s now locked in as the firm favourite for the 1000 Guineas. On this form, it’ll take something special to beat her on Classic day.

SECOND – TAYLOR MADE: Taylor Made bounced back after her Thornbird flop, aided by an equipment change that had her sharper from the gate. She raced prominently throughout, hit the front turning for home, and looked to have a shot until stablemate Dream Catcher overhauled her in a few strides. She couldn’t match that turn of foot, but her effort confirmed she’s competitive at this level and should be a live place chance in the 1000 Guineas.

THIRD – LEXI LOU: Lexi Lou did all she could from the front end, chasing the pace and holding on gamely for third. She was no match for the winner’s burst and was second-best to Taylor Made late, but her grit suggests she’ll be dangerous in weaker company once the top filly heads to the Classics.

FOURTH – SKY IS THE LIMIT: Sky Is The Limit came into the Portmore with an outside chance and ran to that billing. She never involved herself in the early pace but stayed on well through the lane to grab fourth. It wasn’t flashy, but it was another honest run from a filly who’s been consistently around the mark. She’s one to keep in mind when the Classic distances stretch out.

FIFTH – PASSION AND BEYOND: Bred to appreciate more ground, Passion and Beyond was expected to make an impact but ran an honest, one-paced race for a share of the pie. She didn’t have the turn of foot to threaten in a sprint finish, but there’s reason to think she’ll improve when the races get longer. Don’t write her off for the 1000 Guineas and Jamaica Oaks just yet.

SIXTH – PIPPA: Pippa tested deeper waters here after an impressive debut win, and found the Portmore a step too far. She was in the hunt throughout but had no more to give in deep stretch, weakening late. It was a learning run, and she should come on for the experience.

SEVENTH – ALIYA’S WILL: Ran exactly to her current level. Aliya’s Will kept plugging away without threatening the principals, confirming she needs a drop in class to be competitive.

EIGHTH – ANOTHER WOW: Sent off as the favourite but never lived up to the billing. Another Wow trailed from the break and never got into a rhythm, beaten early. She’ll need to bounce back quickly, but she’s better than this and should return to form next time.

NINTH – ONE IANZHA LINKS: Never a factor. One Ianzha Links was outpaced throughout and had no response when the race began in earnest.

TENTH – VICTORIOUS LINKS: Unfortunate end to her race as the jockey came off in-running. No fair assessment can be made here.

Trainer Jason DaCosta (left) greets his charge Dream Catcher (Tevin Foster) after winning The Portmore Stakes on Sunday, May 10, 2026.(Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Dream Catcher (Tevin Foster) easily wins The Portmore Stakes on Sunday, May 10, 2026. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)