Caymanas Park got a reminder on Sunday, July 5, 2026, that class is permanent.

We Jammin, the chestnut colt who had to watch the 2000 Guineas from the sidelines, came back with authority to capture the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger over 10 furlongs.

Ridden with confidence by Reyan Lewis for trainer Peter-John Parsard, We Jammin stamped himself as the best native-bred, three-year-old at present.

We Jammin gets a well-deserved cool down after his blistering run in the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger Classic at Caymanas Park on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

The St Leger was the second leg of the Triple Crown and drew a field of 13 runners.

THE RACE

Salute The Don, fresh off his Guineas win with Raddesh Roman aboard, went straight to the lead and set a sensible pace. We Jammin, racing in second, tracked comfortably throughout, never more than a length off. Lewis kept him balanced, saving ground before angling out for the run home.At the quarter pole, Lewis let him go. We Jammin quickened instantly. Within a few strides the race was over. He powered past Salute The Don, opened up, and kept extending to the wire, winning by 5 1/4 lengths in 2:08.4.

Trainer Peter-John Parsard (right) and other connections cut the Jamaica St Leger cake in the winners’ enclosure after We Jammin won the Classic race on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

It was a performance that did two things: it announced We Jammin’s return, and it ended Triple Crown aspirations for both Salute The Don and 1000 Guineas winner Dream Catcher in one stroke.

The Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide analyses the final finish of the Jamaica St Leger.

FIRST – WE JAMMIN: Missed the 2000 Guineas after a setback, but a careful rehab programme had him back, even if Parsard admitted he was only about 80 per cent. Lewis gave him a textbook ride. The colt settled, pounced, and stayed on strongly to confirm he handles distance. He now heads the three-year-old ranks and will go to the Jamaica Derby, the third and final leg in the Triple Crown series as the one to beat. Credit must be given to Parsard, his staff, and the vets who nursed him back. It was also another feather in the cap for sire Bern Identity, whose daughter Dream Catcher took the 1000 Guineas.

Connections of We Jammin pose with their trophies after the horse won the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

SECOND – SALUTE THE DON: Gave his best up front but had no answer when challenged in deep stretch. His effort suggests 10 furlongs is near his limit, and 12 furlongs in the derby will be a tougher ask. Courage was never in doubt.

THIRD – LONDON SPIRIT: Was the surprised package of the Jamaica St Leger. Without early speed, London Spirit picked up the pieces late and just missed second. The Derby’s longer trip could play to him again, but winning will be a tall order. Still, this is his best run of the year.

FOUTH – SENOR BISCOTTI: Dependable as ever. He is not brilliant, but he keeps picking up cheques and should do the same in the Derby.

FIFTH – DREAM CATCHER: The only filly in the line-up and she found the colts and geldings too strong. Her late run never arrived. A switch to the Jamaica Oaks against her own age and sex looks the logical next move for trainer Jason DaCosta.

SIXTH – STARDOM: Came in off a good 2000 Guineas second but never threatened in the Jamaica St Leger. His derby preparation gallops will be telling and so one should not write him off as yet.

SEVENTH – I LOVE BIRDIE : Fresh from a maiden win into the Jamaica St Leger, this was an education run.

Connections gather in the winners’ enclosure with We Jammin (Reyan Lewis) after winning the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

EIGHTH – BIGGER BOSS: Another flat effort from Bigger Boss in a lean season. No signs of a revival.

NINTH – STRONG AVEENU: Showed promise in the 2000 Guineas with a close third-place finish, but Strong Aveenu was never in it here. Flat from the gate over 10 furlongs, and never raised a gallop.

TENTH – GOD’S PLAN: Needed a miracle. Didn’t get one.

Reyan Lewis enters the winners’ enclosure aboard We Jammin after winning the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)

ELEVENTH – MOHANLAL: No impact on the result.

TWELFTH – THE MAESTRO: Outclassed at this level.

THIRTEENTH – SO LUCKY AM I: Ran as expected.

Groom Frank Spencer walks around his charge We Jammin (Reyan Lewis) in the winners’ enclosre after winning the 100th running of the $4.5-million Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)