There are wins, and then there are statements. On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Caymanas Park,

Fred The Master made a statement.

The four-year-old American-bred bay colt stepped into Overnight Allowance company for the very first time — a big jump, a real test — and he passed it like he had been there all his life.

He destroyed his rivals in the $1.25-million Racehorse Aftercare Trophy, storming home to win the 5-furlong (1,000m) straight dash by 5 lengths in a smooth 59.0 (23.1 x 46.2). It was the kind of performance that makes people stop and take notice.

Owner Milad Azan (right) and trainer Jason DaCosta in the winners’ enclosure with Fred The Master (Shaheem Gordon) after winning the Racehorse Aftercare Trophy on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

Trained by champion Jason DaCosta and ridden for the first time by Shaheem Gordon, Fred The Master looked like a horse who knew exactly what he was doing.

It was an even break for most, as Commander Z (Raddesh Roman) flew out of the starting gates in good order, Money Market (Dane Dawkins) went with him, Get A Pepsi (Omar Walker), She’s That Girl (Tajay Suckoo), and Chocomo (Richie Shakes) all wanted the lead too.

Fred The Master did not get involved in that war as Gordon kept him just behind the leaders, settled, relaxed, saving everything for when it mattered. As the runners sorted themselves out passing the dummy rails, the race started to take shape.

Commander Z looked very much in full control entering the last two furlongs (400m). He had shaken off Money Market and company and looked like he was about to steal it but
Fred The Master was just getting started. Gordon asked the question and Fred The Master gave a devastating answer. He lengthened his stride, produced a strong, sweeping late surge, and blew past Commander Z and the rest like they were going backwards.

Jockey Shaheem Gordon (left) and trainer Jason DaCosta after the win by Fred The Master on Saturday, November 7, 2026. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

In a matter of strides, the race was over as Fred The Master won going away. Magnificent Force, under Ramon Nepare, ran on late to grab second. Chocomo stayed on for third.

Fred The Master is bred by Mitole out of the Not For Love mare But For Money. He was winning his fourth race on local soil from 10 starts with three seconds, and three thirds, earning over $3.3 million in Stakes.

— Ruddy Allen