For the winter break and their working holidays during the temporary hiatus from riding in North America, champions Christopher Mamdeen (2019), Dane Dawkins (2022) and former two-time titlist Shane Ellis (2000,15) as well as Dick Cardenas (2011) have added an interesting dynamic to the likely outcome of 2024 jockeys’ championship as either Raddesh Roman or Tevin Foster will become the ninth winner in the last 24 seasons. When Omar Walker (2007,08,09,10,16,17), Dane Nelson (2012,13,14,21 joint) and Anthony Thomas (2017,18,20 and 21 joint) are added to those mentioned above, it is unlikely that this competitiveness and fairly consistent change is duplicated or surpassed in any other jurisdiction. Prior to 1959 and going back to the reliable 1938 statistics, there were far fewer race meetings and this made it less competitive.
Reggie Mackenzie (1941,42,43,45), Barrington Smith (1956,57,58) and the all-time great Arthur Jones (1946,47,48,49,50,51,52,54), resulted in only one title each for Ernest Perkins (1938), Charles Neath (1939), William “Billy” Pick, Aston “Pin” Bent (1944), Ransford Holness (1953) and Carlton Sewell (1955). Whilst speaking of titles, it is interesting note that the other Caymanas Park champions are as follows: -Arthur Jones (1959,61), Horatio Nelson (1960), Neville Cousley (1962,63), Winston Ellis (1964,67,69), Trevor McKenzie (1965,66,68) Jose Bravo (1970 joint), Richard Depass (1970 joint,71), George Hosang (1972,73,74,75), Charles Hussey (1976,.