Jamaica-bred runners dominate Guineas field

There have been nine horses bred in the Isle of Springs among the 14 listed to face astarter Carlton Ramsaroop for the 1800 metres run in the first leg of the local Triple Crown.

And the Jamaicans lead the betting market with Battle Cry at the head.

But Trinidad and Tobago-bred Caesar Country is expected to seriously challenge the Jamaicans./ Apart from Battle Cry, Jamaica-bred Valorous, Leading Lady and Galaxy are the prerace fancies.

Leading trainer John O’Brien will saddle five runners - Juneau, Battle Cry, Leading Lady, Lord Silver and Rocket Wheels.

Sopn Jake O’Brien will send Valorous and Galaxy to post while current champion trainer Glenn Mendez sends Caesar Country to challenge for the top prize in the guineas.