The $1.4-million Gregory Park Trophy is the highlight of tomorrow’s nine-race card at Caymanas Park, featuring a talented field of three-year-olds and upward competing in the Open Allowance contest over 5 furlongs (1,000m) round.

Here’s a closer look at each runner:

News

‘Thickman’s’ funeral keeps cops on toes but event-free

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 

March 31, 2025

The police were kept on their toes on Sunday to prevent any negative eventuality at the funeral of Ophniel “Thickman” Lobban, the reputed top-tier don...

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1. WALL STREET TRADER (USA): (6 dk b/br g by Vancouver – Selva) — Wall Street Trader impressed with a 4½-length victory over 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) on March 5. Although he faces a tougher test in this higher class, he’s expected to make a bold bid.

Athletics, Champs, Sports

Bennett insists a bit surprised by Hydel Girls’ Champs victory

Paul A Reid 

March 31, 2025

While insisting that going into the 2025 ISSA/GraceKennedy Athletics Championships he did not think they had a team to challenge for the girls’ title,...

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2. PACK PLAYS (USA): (4 dk b/b c by Stay Thirsty – Standard Deal) — Pack Plays struggled in the Chairman’s Trophy over 7½ furlongs (1,500m) on February 22, finishing fourth by 16 lengths behind Barnaby. However, he’s expected to thrive in this shorter distance and his speed and pace make him a formidable contender.

Horse Racing, Sports

RACE DAY REVIEW — SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025

BY WES MARTIN 

April 1, 2025

Globally grooms are considered a special breed, as horses “speak” only to these practitioners. In the United Kingdom, the bastion of equine welfare, t...

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3. DIGITAL ONE (USA): (4 b f by Uncle Lino – Legal Redemption) – Digital One scored a mild upset win over 5½ furlongs (1,100m) on March 8. Repeating that performance will be challenging for Digital One.

4. CALIFORNIA CROWN: (4 ch c by Hedge Fund – Dream Big) – California Crown is a capable runner, but faces a tough task in this competitive field.

5. BENSON: (5 b h by Here Comes Ben – First Kiss) – Benson has little chance of winning.

— Ruddy Allen