Pack Plays makes highly anticipated local debut
American-bred Pack Plays is set to make his eagerly awaited debut in Jamaica on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The talented three-year-old will face six rivals in an Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) at Caymanas Park.
Trained by Rowan Mathie Jr and ridden by Raddesh Roman,
Pack Plays boasts an impressive career record of two victories from nine starts.
As a two-year-old in the US, Pack Plays raced four times, securing one win and three third-place finishes. His maiden victory came in a maiden claiming event at Monmouth Park.
In 2024, as a three-year-old, Pack Plays started five times, winning once and registering two second-place finishes and one third-place effort. His three-year-old win came at Gulfstream Park in Florida on February 25, with Paco Lopez in the saddle.
Pack Plays’ last outing on June 21 at Gulfstream Park resulted in a third-place finish in an optional claiming call.
The Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Guide analyses the race:
1. PACK PLAYS (USA) (3 dk b/br c by Stay Thirsty – Standard Deal) – Top-weighted Pack Plays has been impressive in training and is poised to make a winning debut in Jamaica.
2. MONEY MONSTER (7 b g by Casual Trick – She’s Traditional) – Winless in eight starts this season, Money Monster’s drought is likely to continue.
3. SUPER ALEX (4 ch c by Admiral Alex – Jamaican Pharoah) – Super Alex faces an uphill battle and has minimal chances of success.
4. TAURUS BOY (USA) (6 b h by Speightster – MC Duffie) – Taurus Boy will struggle to keep pace with the field.
5. FREEDOM STREET (5 b g by Uncaptured – Nofashionsense) – Freedom Street built on his last outing, finishing second to Sensational Move on September 7. Expect another solid performance.
6. PERFECT BREW (5 b by Bern Identity – Moonlight Brew) – With three runs under his belt this season, Perfect Brew is primed to deliver a strong challenge to the favourite.
7. BURLAP (4b c by Casual Trick – Fedora) – Burlap is a capable runner who will be in contention throughout.
