Larris Allen reaches 500th career win in Canada

Jamaican jockey Larris Allen has achieved a monumental milestone in his illustrious career, securing his 500th win on the international racing circuit on Monday, October 13, 2025. The historic victory took place at Lethbridge Racetrack in Canada, where Allen rode Pole to Pole, trained by Lyle Magnuson, to a commanding 4 ¼ lengths win in the six-furlong Allowance race. The triumph, completed in 1:10.1, solidified Allen’s status as one of the premier jockeys in the sport. Allen, who began his North American racing career in 2028, didn’t stop at this milestone. He went on to ride three more winners that day, showcasing his exceptional talent and consistency. In the second race, he guided Jacrodra’s, another Magnuson-trained horse, to a 1 ¼ lengths victory in 1:09.2. Allen’s dominance continued in the fifth race, where he piloted I Will Stand, trained by Jim Depew, to a 2 ¼ lengths win over seven furlongs in 1:25.2. The highlight of the day came in the seventh race, the CAN$10,900 Farewell Stakes, where Allen partnered with Chicle Sparks, trained by Monkumar Mohindee, to deliver a breathtaking performance. Chicle Sparks stormed to victory by an astonishing 5 ¼ lengths, finishing in 1:25.0. With this remarkable day, Allen’s career statistics now stand at 503 wins, 353 seconds, and 371 thirds from 1,949 mounts, with Stakes earnings totaling CAN$1,867,505. Meanwhile, fellow Jamaican jockey Oshane Nugent is also making waves on the international circuit. Nugent secured his latest victory on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lethbridge, riding Wocka Wocka, trained by Floyd Buffalo, to a dominant 6 ¾ lengths win in the CAN$13,050 Amote Open Derby. Wocka Wocka finished ahead of Reboso (Tevin Foster) and Tapologist (Ryan Nelson) with a time of 1:27.2. Nugent’s record for the year includes seven wins, seven second-place finishes, and three third-place finishes, earning CAN$38,022 in Stakes earnings. The performances of Allen and Nugent highlight the growing influence of Jamaican jockeys on the global racing stage.