Entries have officially closed for the fourth running of the Mouttet Mile, now the richest race in the Caribbean with a staggering US$300,000 purse.
The final field of 15 has been declared for the December 6 event, and what has emerged is not only the deepest line-up in the race’s history, but one of the strongest Grade 1 fields ever assembled at Caymanas Park.
This year brings a powerful regional flavour, with Guyana making its biggest-ever impact on Jamaican racing through the One Guyana Racing Stable, while the entry roster also welcomes a legendary Hall of Fame jockey from the United States setting the stage for a historic showdown.
One Guyana Racing Stable makes its mark (Nautical Star takes aim at glory)
Guyana’s rising powerhouse, One Guyana Racing Stable, has officially secured its place in the Mouttet Mile with its American-bred contender Nautical Star.
Imported from the world-renowned yard of Champion Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., the horse brings a wealth of U.S. graded-level conditioning and arrives in Jamaica as one of the most respected newcomers in the field.
The Jockey: A Top Local Talent
Nautical Star will be piloted by leading Jamaican jockey Reyan ‘Raddo’ Roman, one of the country’s most consistent and tactical riders. Roman has built a reputation for exceptional timing, strong pace judgment and the ability to get the best out of imported American horses.
His partnership with top-tier trainers such as Nunes, Subratie, and Feanny has cemented him as a rider capable of winning any Grade 1 event at Caymanas Park.
For One Guyana, he brings exactly what is needed: cool nerves, big-race experience, and a deep understanding of the mile trip.
The Trainer: Anthony ‘Baba’ Nunes
Hall of Fame conditioner Anthony Nunes, one of Jamaica’s most accomplished and respected trainers, takes charge of Nautical Star’s preparation.
Nunes has captured multiple trainer’s titles and is known for producing polished, peak-condition athletes that deliver their best on major race days.
His training programme has already shown its effectiveness with Nautical Star’s steady improvement since arriving from quarantine making the colt a legitimate threat to the established local stars.
ANOTHER GUYANESE ENTRY: Colin Elcock sends Unspun
Guyanese owner Colin Elcock adds even more regional pride with the entry of Unspun, last year’s Champion Two-Year-Old in Jamaica.
The talented colt has consistently shown class and resilience, placing strongly behind top horses such as Mojito throughout the season.
He will be partnered by a visiting Trinidadian jockey, adding a second layer of international intrigue from the southern Caribbean. With powerful juvenile credentials and consistent Three-Year-Old form, Unspun is expected to play a decisive role in shaping the early pace of the race.
A HALL OF FAME JOCKEY ENTERS THE ARENA (Javier Castellano joins the Mouttet Mile Field)
In the biggest shockwave of the week, the entry board confirmed that world-famous U.S. jockey Javier Castellano winner of the 2023 Kentucky Derby, Preakness, multiple Breeders’ Cup races, and over 5,700 career victories will compete in the Mouttet Mile.
Castellano, riding Rideallday for the legendary Philip Feanny, instantly elevates the race’s international profile. His presence signals that the Mouttet Mile has officially become a destination event for elite global riders.
For many fans, the storyline is irresistible: The world-famous U.S. superstar versus the rising Caribbean powerhouse One Guyana Racing Stable.
This clash of continents, the Hall of Fame American jockey versus the Guyanese challengers adds a dramatic narrative that Jamaican racing has never seen before.
Below are the official runners, along with key highlights from their recent form and achievements:
- FUNCAANDUN – Halledeen / J. DaCosta (Reigning Horse of the Year, defending Mouttet Mile champion, and winner of nearly every major trophy in 2024. The horse to beat)
- PACK PLAYS – Mamdeen / Mathie (A blistering sprinter-miler with front-running style. Recently dominated the Saint Cecelia Cup)
- TIZTOK – Nelson / Nunes (Explosive winner of the Lloyd Delapenha Memorial. One of the best milers on his day)
- LEGACY ISLE – Jaramillo / Crichton (Last year’s Mouttet Mile runner-up. Secured qualification with a strong Gold Cup victory)
- DOTHRAKI – Innis / DaCosta (High-speed U.S. import. Recent winner of the Vassel “Jolly Man” Najair Memorial(
- CHAMPION BUBBLER – Suckoo / Chung (Straight-course queen with multiple feature wins in 2024; now testing the mile)
- NAUTICAL STAR – Roman / A. Nunes (One Guyana Racing Stable. U.S. graded-level seasoning. Tactical speed. Major threat)
- SUPERNATURAL POWER – Cardenas / Feanny (5-for-8 filly with big wins including the Viceroy Trophy (1:36.2). Improving rapidly)
- SENSATIONAL SOUL – Patterson / Subratie (2025 2000 Guineas champion with a lethal late kick)
- MAIN MISTRESS – Velasquez / Parsard (Front-running filly who recently wired the St Elizabeth Distaff)
- RIDEALLDAY – Castellano / Feanny (The Hall of Fame jockey’s mount. Unbeaten in five straight races)
- UNSPUN – Boodramsingh / Brown (Champion two-year-old of 2024; Guyanese owner Colin Elcock. Reliable and improving)
- GIRVANO – Foster / DaCosta (Beat Funcaandun earlier this season in the Distinctly Irish Trophy. Dangerous at long odds)
- DIGITAL ONE – Francis / Subratie (Elite sprinter with multiple trophy wins. Lightning fast)
- MOJITO – Dawkins / Azan (Classic winner and recent Jamaica Cup champion. A complete racehorse)
One Guyana Racing Stable also strikes in the sprint
In addition to their Mouttet Mile campaign, One Guyana Racing Stable will also be represented in the Sprint by ‘Of A Revolution’, another horse imported from the barn of Champion U.S. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Joseph, originally from Barbados, is one of the Caribbean’s greatest exports to world racing. With over 1,000 career wins, Breeders’ Cup appearances, and success on major U.S. circuits, he stands as the region’s highest-profile trainer internationally.
His partnership with One Guyana Racing Stable signals a new era of Caribbean collaboration and ambition.
The most competitive Mouttet Mile Ever Run
With the defending Horse of the Year, a U.S. Hall of Fame jockey, two powerful Guyanese-owned contenders, classic winners, champion fillies, and imported American stars, the 2025 Mouttet Mile is shaping up to be the greatest showdown in Caribbean racing history.
The arrival of One Guyana Racing Stable along with the superstar presence of Javier Castellano adds international weight and rivalry the region has rarely experienced. Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad, the U.S., and the wider racing world will be watching.
The stage is set. The field is full. And this year’s Mouttet Mile promises to be a race for the ages.
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