The prestigious Mouttet Mile, the Caribbean’s most lucrative thoroughbred race for English-speaking nations, is scheduled for December 6th, 2025, featuring an unprecedented prize purse of US$300,000. This Grade One championship will showcase elite competitors from Jamaica and international circuits contending over the classic one-mile (1,600-meter) distance.
Reigning champion Funcaandun confronts significant hurdles in his title defense campaign. Currently positioned 18th on a provisional roster of 23 entries, the horse must rely on withdrawals from higher-ranked entrants to secure one of only 16 available starting gates. Despite this precarious standing, Funcaandun demonstrates promising form, recently completing a six-furlong workout in 1:14.1, confirming his potential competitiveness should he qualify.
The event follows jockey Dick Cardenas’ recent triumph aboard Linguist in the Jamaica Oaks last August, illustrating the high-caliber talent converging for this premier racing spectacle. With unprecedented prize money and intense qualification pressures, the 2025 edition promises unprecedented excitement for thoroughbred racing enthusiasts across the region.