Foster looks to extend lead as Roman remains sidelined

Tevin Foster takes off his helmet and looks to the sky after winnng the 106th running of the $7.5-million Jamaica Derby Classic aboard London Spirit on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: Karl Mclarty) With champion jockey Raddesh “Sneaky Fox” Roman still sidelined, title-chasing rider Tevin Foster has a clear opportunity to extend his lead in the jockeys’ standings on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Foster currently leads the jockeys’ championship race 62-59, three winners clear of Roman. With Roman set to miss another raceday and leading apprentice Tajay Suckoo also sidelined, Foster has been handed seven rides on the 11-race card at Caymanas Park. He will ride Irish Wish in race 1, Global Pursuit in race 5, Maybelle in race 6, Secret Sensation in race 7, Victorious Links in race 8, Cosalivin in race 10, and Kwaku in the 11th and final race. Roman’s absence stems from a fall on July 25 aboard Midnight Galaxy. Doctors confirmed no broken bones but advised rest for shoulder pain. Jockey Raddesh Roman remains sidelined from competitive race riding. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) Suckoo is out after suffering a concussion in a fall on August 6 aboard Badbadtanesha. Both riders have been spotted back in morning exercise but are taking extra time to ensure full recovery. For Foster, the timing is ideal. He has been in good form this season and now gets more opportunities with two of his main rivals out of the saddle. With just over four months remaining in the season, every winner counts. A strong Saturday could see Foster turn a narrow three-win advantage into real breathing room in the title race. International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new wave of sanctions targeting Cuban entities on Thursd... KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) football season will kick off on September 12 with a football rally scheduled ... TRELAWNY, Jamaica—A Trelawny taxi operator has been slapped with several charges following a robbery incident in Wakefield, Trelawny on July 23. He ha... KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has announced the relocation of its head office from 10 Ripon Road to 1C-1F... Entertainment, Latest News Reggae artiste Nesbeth is one of the mainstays powering a new dancehall project, the Well Wet Riddim, released by independent label Steve Gong Product... International News, Latest News GUSAU, Nigeria (AFP)—At least 51 people have died after a boat sank in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto state Thursday, a local resident told AFP, as author... ST JAMES, Jamaica–Two men have been charged in connection to a shooting incident in Coral Gardens, St James on Saturday, August 8. They have been iden... Latest News, News, Videos Dana Malcolm, Observer Online Reporter KINGSTON, Jamaica — River rafting is a popular vacation activity for locals and visitors in Jamaica, but have you ever considered the mechanics behind... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives