Caymanas Park introduces quarterly meets

SUPREME VENTURES Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), operators of Caymanas Park, have added some innovation to the racing calendar with quarterly race meets in 2025.

Each race meet will celebrate legendary figures in Jamaica’s rich horse-racing history:

• The George HoSang, OD Meet (January – March)

• The Linval ‘Pickins’ McFarlane Meet (April-June)

• The Eros Meet (July-September)

• The Wayne DaCosta, OD Championship Meet (October-December)

Legendary jockey George HoSang OD dominated both local and international racing, earning the Champion Jockey title in Jamaica from 1972 to 1975 and later in Canada from 1979 to 1981, securing his place in the Jamaica Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.

Linval ‘Pickins’ McFarlane’s dedication to the sport earned him three grooms’ championships and recognition as one of the most decorated grooms in Caymanas Park history, culminating in his Hall of Fame induction and the prestigious None Such Award.

The legendary Eros, whose legacy includes five Champion Sprinter titles (1991-1994, 1996) and an unprecedented four track records, showcased the excellence of Jamaica’s thoroughbreds.

The final quarter honours Wayne DaCosta OD, whose remarkable 18 trainer championships, 2,290 career winners, single-season record of 108 winners in 2002, and the achievement of training two Triple Crown winners (War Zone and She’s A Maneater) made him one of Jamaica’s most successful trainers. DaCosta’s contributions to the sport were recognised with both the Hall of Fame induction and the None Such Award.

“The introduction of these quarterly meets represents our commitment to both honouring Caymanas Park’s rich legacy, celebrating our local legends in the sport and creating new excitement for our passionate racing community,” said Solomon Sharpe, executive chairman SVREL.

“These themed meets will add another dimension to our racing product while paying tribute to some of the most influential figures in Jamaica’s racing history.”

Each quarterly meet will feature signature races and special events designed to maintain the high-energy atmosphere that characterised the 2024 season. The initiative aims to provide more structured racing opportunities for owners and trainers while offering fans additional prestigious events throughout the year.

“I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it: Caymanas Park is the greatest place on earth, and I know with innovations like these, along with continued efforts to work with our stakeholders to create a racing ecosystem that works for all involved, many more will share that perspective,” Sharpe added, reiterating his commitment to continue growing the sport and providing a high-quality experience for fans, both locally and internationally.