TODD…I imply, 300 winners characterize extra victories, and so our subsequent purpose is to succeed in 400 winners (Picture: Karl Mclarty)
Saturday, March 1, 2025 was a day to recollect for coach Steven Todd as he saddled his three hundredth profession winner with Clowning Round within the opening occasion on the nine-race card.
The occasion was a $720,000 Restricted Allowance V contest for native-bred five-year-olds and upward (non-winners of two) and imported five-year-olds and upward (maidens) over 7 furlongs (1,400m).
Ridden by Dane Dawkins, Clowning Around received the higher of Xylophonic Metal (Jerome Innis), and
Blitz Strike (Reyan Lewis) by a nostril in a time of 1:31.1 (24.1 x 48.4 x 1:16.2).
This milestone victory marked a major achievement for Todd, who has been working tirelessly within the trade since 2011.
Todd’s journey to 300 wins has been a exceptional one. His first winner, Surreal, again in 2011, sparked a ardour that has solely grown stronger over time. With every victory, Todd’s confidence and experience have continued to develop, incomes him a popularity as one of many youthful gifted trainers presently within the enterprise.
When requested about reaching the 300-win milestone, Todd remained humble and gracious.
“It’s at all times good to succeed in a brand new milestone,” Todd instructed the Jamaica Observer’s The Supreme Racing Information.
“I imply, 300 winners characterize extra victories, and so our subsequent purpose is to succeed in 400 winners. I wasn’t nervous or anxious about attaining this landmark; it’s only a matter of ready patiently in racing and seizing the best second to get it executed,” he added.
Todd credited his group, together with jockey Dane Dawkins, for his or her onerous work and dedication.
“I believe we benefited from having Dane Dawkins on board, given his expertise in getting the job executed. We’re grateful for that,” Todd mentioned.
Clowning Round, the horse that helped Todd attain the milestone, has been a constant performer for the coach. Todd praised the horse’s readiness to race, saying, “This horse is at all times able to race.”
As Todd seems to the long run, he stays targeted on persevering with to push the boundaries of success.
“My profession has been good, however you at all times try for higher and hope for extra. Nonetheless, it’s essential to even be grateful, as 300 wins is a pleasant milestone for me to attain in a comparatively quick interval. We’re simply working in direction of extra,” famous the second-generation coach.
Todd’s most memorable second got here when he educated Dreamcometrue, a horse he considers the very best he’s ever educated.
