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 …
Time (again) for serious regional integration
I am a Jamaican-born Caribbean man. Have always been. Two of my brothers were born in Barbados, so I had little choice. I’ve often said that I was so grateful to …
Blinkers
Horses wear blinders, called blinkers, so that they will not get spooked when they go into high density areas or traffic. When people wear self-proclaimed blinders they do so to …
Jamaica Derby Preview
The Jamaica Derby’s 99th running is scheduled for tomorrow but Public Opinion deadlines mean readers must be satisfied with a very early preview. I’ll be looking at the horses I expect …
The classics are here
By the time Public Opinion’s next issue is posted, Jamaica’s first classics will have been run so readers must be satisfied with this very early preview. 1.000 Guineas This one is …