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By Aldington "Junior" Murray September 6, 2025

Jamaica Election Day 2025 in Retrospect

Jamaica’s general election for 2025 has come and it has gone. When I look back to the elections of the 1970s, of the 1980s and of the 1990s, I have to …

Issue # 214

Jamaica Election Day 2025 in Retrospect

September 6, 2025

Post-election Thoughts

September 6, 2025

In praise of the Jamaican Political Debate of August 28, 2025

September 6, 2025

Pre-election Highlights

September 6, 2025

Terrible Century Awaits Cricket West Indies

September 6, 2025
By The Terrible Tout October 28, 2022

Three Year Olds Still Developing

Super filly Atomica blotted her copybook in the Gold Cup despite being sent to post as the howling 2-5 favourite. Sigh. This only established how superficial public “analysis” of horseracing can …

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By The Terrible Tout October 14, 2022

“What Condition Your Condition is In”

Last time out we spoke of the effects of different headgear on thoroughbreds. This time we offer a primer on how to assess a horse’s condition pre-race. Most people pay little …

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By The Terrible Tout September 30, 2022

Horses Are People Too

At the races, punters endure a barrage of declared and undeclared equipment changes often made to confuse us and mask larcenous intent. The only way to combat these mind-flaying attacks is …

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By The Terrible Tout September 16, 2022

Variety Is the Spice of Racing

Most Jamaicans who only know Caymanas Park ask me why I’m so interested in English racing. It wasn’t always that way. During my primary and secondary school years, I was a …

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By The Terrible Tout August 5, 2022

Whipping Up Interest In The Derby

Abuse of horseflesh in the name of sport and entertainment continues unabated at Caymanas Park. In Public Opinion’s issue of June 25, 2021 (Whipping up interest in the St. Leger), I …

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By The Terrible Tout July 22, 2022

Iconic Legacies Need Protecting

There’s much discussion at the track these days about purse increases. Maybe a little history would be illuminating for those of us with short memories or lives (so far). In 1989 …

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By The Terrible Tout June 24, 2022

We Have A Breathing Problem

Indigenous Jamaican language is nothing if not brilliantly colourful and descriptive. I’m sure many of us have come across someone temporarily (hopefully) short of breath who gasps “Mi cyan breed.” Well, …

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By The Terrible Tout May 27, 2022

Parallel Times And Speed Figures

Survivors of last issue’s boring mathematics lesson can now calculate your own Standard (Par) Times and daily Track Variants. Congratulations on your Masters Degree in Speed. Now what? It’s time for …

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By The Terrible Tout May 13, 2022

Track Variants De-Mystified

More than two years ago, I gave general advice (Public Opinion’s Birthday; Your Gift – Speed!) about how to assess speed. It’s time for more advanced study. “Oh my ears and …

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By The Terrible Tout April 29, 2022

The Davis Principle

One of the most confusing handicapping conundrums for many horse players comes when horses that spend time in restricted allowances venture into claiming company. If, as I’ve done, you’ve taken the …

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  • Jamaica Election Day 2025 in Retrospect
  • Post-election Thoughts
  • In praise of the Jamaican Political Debate of August 28, 2025
  • Pre-election Highlights
  • Terrible Century Awaits Cricket West Indies
  • Happy Birthday Marcus
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