KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – In a nail-biting conclusion to the 2024 Jamaica jockeys’ championship at Caymanas Park on Saturday, Raddesh Roman edged out rival Tevin Foster by a single victory to safe the distinguished title.
The day started with Roman holding a slim three-win lead over Foster at 132 to 129. With 9 races scheduled, the ambiance was electrical as the 2 jockeys ready for a high-stakes showdown.
Foster got here out of the gates with blazing dedication, racking up three consecutive wins within the second, third, and fourth races aboard Honour Prince, Supremacy, and Shelly The Rocket. His gorgeous efficiency leveled the scores at 132 apiece.
However Roman, recognized for his resilience, struck again within the fifth race, guiding Oil Machine to victory and reclaiming a precarious lead. The battle intensified because the pair traded blows all through the afternoon, with Foster narrowly ending second in three of the remaining 4 races on Girl Abhimala, Stanislaus, and Medal Award.
Within the characteristic Dye Job Dash Trophy, Roman piloted Rideallday to a second-place end as the favourite. Unspun, expertly ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, received the race.
As the ultimate race concluded, the stress at Caymanas Park was palpable. In the long run, Roman’s solitary victory of the day was simply sufficient to tip the scales in his favor. With 133 wins to Foster’s 132, Roman emerged because the champion and was overjoyed at sealing his maiden jockey’s title.
“Before everything, I simply need to thank the person up above. I additionally need to thank the trainers, the groom, the house owners, my agent, my followers, and all of the supporters who supported me all through the season. I’m very appreciative and grateful for that,” stated Roman.
Foster was gracious in defeat, contributing to one of many fiercest jockey rivalries in a long time.
“I need to thank all of the connections that performed a significant position in my profession. I’m glad we might carry out the joys for the racing followers, because it was a hard-fought championship. Cudos to Roman.”
