Repeatedly what I encountered on a long trip to South America, the coast of Africa, Morrocco and Spain reinforced the fact that nowhere in the world is exempt from the concern …
Say a prayer for the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). The federation has been a continuous national scapegoat for an increasingly expensive national programme. To quote a former president, we are “A …
When Chris Armond and I were students at iconic Campion College our teachers were mostly excellent. One standout exception was a Geography teacher who we nicknamed “Ratty” due to the shape …
I first met Christopher Joseph Armond over 55 years ago when, in September 1965, we both entered the hallowed halls of Campion College (née “Campion Hall”). We entered with different perspectives. …
So Queen Elizabeth II described 1992 as an “annus horribilis”. What was her problem? She had some family issues that included three divorces among her children and their arranged-by-Royal-Decree spouses. Oh, …
RIP #10 Diego Maradonna, the ultimate football magician and entertainer. Sports is an essential part of the national social fabric and along with music, creates entertainment and an important positive cultural …
November 29th, 2020 was a sad day for football, it was the day that Papa Bouba Diop died at the age of 42. For those too young to remember, 18 years …
Since the pandemic has encouraged two new cottage industries, sleeping and eating, it might be time to deal with both from a horseracing perspective. First up: weight – the most over-rated …
Tomorrow is a big deal in local horse racing as Caymanas Park hosts Jamaica Derby’s 100th running. One more and we could make a movie. The first Derby, run at Knutsford …
Exciting contests for the last two trainers’ championships have brought the work of race horse conditioning into focus. Jockeys are the super-stars of racing (undeservedly in my opinion) because they’re the …
Recently a jockey was found with a battery (allegedly) and another fined and suspended for betting on a race in contravention of a rule that restricts jockeys to betting on (and …
