A rough day for these two punters on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
July 28, 2026
Eight from nine worth $9,664,680 in Ketch 9 windfall
DIAMOND Mile day at Caymanas Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026 didn’t just produce big races, it produced one very lucky punter.
One deserving ticket-holder walked away with a bountiful $9,664,680 after nailing eight of nine winners in the Ketch 9 exotic wager.
What made the payout so huge? Two things — the mandatory carryover in the pool, and the Diamond Mile race day itself which drew strong fields and boosted wagering volumes.
Going into race 11, the Diamond Mile, officials announced only one ticket was still alive. Then came the twist: This ticket did not have Phenomenal Power, the eventual Diamond Mile winner. Suspense everywhere. But it didn’t matter.
While he missed the last leg, his 8 for 9 was good enough to scoop the entire top prize.
