Legacy Isle is back, and he is better than ever
Legacy Isle is back, and if Saturday (November 7, 2026) is any guide, he is back better than before.
The six-year-old American-bred bay horse Legacy Isle turned the $1.75-million Temperance Oaks Trophy at Caymanas Park into his own show, winning over 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) with a run that left the rest of the field chasing shadows.
The Rohan Crichton trainee went off as the 2-5 favourite in the Graded Stakes/Open Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward, and he ran like a horse who knew he was the best in the race.
He won by a length and a half, and he did it without ever being asked for everything he had.
Funcaandun, with Shaheem Gordon up, finished second, and Nautical Star, ridden by Tajay Suckoo, held third. The time was 1:17.00 flat. The fractions were quick and even: 23.1, 45.3, and 1:10.1. That is a horse travelling well from start to finish.
Assistant Trainer Richard Robertson said the stable had kept it simple coming into the race.
“I am pleased with the performance and I am also impressed with the final time,” Robertson said.
“Well, his preparation was a very easy preparation, you know, not much. He was coming off a break, so Mr Crichton just took it easy with him,” he told the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme racing Guide.
“He’s a good runner, and just giving thanks right now to see him coming out of that race good,” Robertson added.
The start was not perfect. Legacy Isle was a touch slow away and settled behind the leaders. Jockey Raddesh Roman kept him settled in third, behind Of A Revolution, with Nicardo Carr aboard, and Nautical Star, as they passed the 5-furlong (1,000m) pole.
Roman waited, then near the half-mile (800m) pole, he asked and the answer was instant.
Legacy Isle swept around the field, took the lead in a few strides, and the race was over.
From there, the son of Shackleford out of Queenamiena cruised down the stretch, ears pricked, galloping strongly to the line. That is now three wins from four starts this season.
