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We Jammin heads for extended break after Derby fourth
We Jammin (Omar Walker) . (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Horse Racing, Sports
August 14, 2026

We Jammin heads for extended break after Derby fourth

WE Jammin, the 4-5 favourite who finished fourth in the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby on Thursday, August 6, 2026, will now take an extended break from racing.

His trainer, Peter-John Parsard, confirmed in a post-Derby interview that the chestnut colt will not return to competitive action until next year, and even that is not guaranteed.

“We at all times have to take the health and condition of the horse into consideration. And based on the requisite advice by the experts the decision has been taken to give
We Jammin time off to rest and recuperate.

“He has done so well for us — winning the Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes, the Prince Consort Stakes and the St Leger — so we have to now protect his interests,” Parsard explained.

Pressed on why such an extended layoff is necessary, Parsard said: “He has had some issues during his overall career that need to be fully sorted out, and we believe that the time is now right for him to take a rest. Following that break, a full assessment will be done to see where we, as the connections, go from there.”

At his peak We Jammin looked the most complete three-year-old in training. After a commanding victory in the seven-furlong Prince Consort Stakes he faltered to sixth in The Kingston, then missed the 2000 Guineas won by Salute The Don.

Returning on July 5, he produced a compelling performance in the 10-furlong Jamaica St Leger, smashing rivals with ease. That triumph set the stage for his Derby challenge during which he ultimately flattened out to finish fourth behind London Spirit.

We Jammin, a chestnut colt by Bern Identity out of Jammin, now heads for his break with a career tally of four wins from seven starts and earnings of just over $6.5 million.

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