Stallion Bern Identity dominates 2026 classics as London Spirit takes derby

Bern Identity. August 21, 2026 THE final act of the 2026 Classics played out on Independence Day, August 6, and it belonged to London Spirit. Trained by Jason DaCosta and ridden by Tevin Foster, the bay colt surged in the final strides to capture the 12-furlong Jamaica Derby, closing the book on the season for three-year-olds. The victory meant more than another trophy. For DaCosta, it was a second-consecutive Derby win following I Dream Again in 2025. For Foster, it was a breakthrough first win in the island’s Blue Riband event. But the biggest story of 2026 was written before the Jamaica Derby even began. Champion stallion Bern Identity delivered one of the most dominant Classic campaigns in Jamaican racing history. London Spirit’s Jamaica Derby win gave him his second Derby in three years, after Crown Chaser in 2024. Even more telling, four of the five Classics this year were won by his progeny. Only the 2000 Guineas, taken by Salute The Don for Gary Subratie and Raddesh Roman, denied Bern Identity a clean sweep. Salute The Don is bred by Aveenu Malcainu. Dream Catcher led the charge for the sire, winning both the 1000 Guineas and the Jamaica Oaks for the DaCosta-Foster team. We Jammin added the Jamaica St Leger for Peter-John Parsard and Reyan Lewis. In one season Bern Identity moved from leading sire to generational force. His name now sits alongside the greats of Jamaican breeding. 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 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