A section of trainer Anthony ‘Baba’ Nunes’s stables destoryed by Hurricane Melissa. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
As Hurricane Melissa left its mark on Jamaica, trainer Anthony Nunes’ stable suffered significant damage, with six horses losing their roofs in the storm. However, Nunes’ response to the devastation was not one of complaint, but rather gratitude.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica’s south-west coast on Tuesday, October 28, as a powerful Category 5 hurricane. Caymanas Park, Jamaica’s premier horse racing track, suffered damage to five stables, electrical cables, as well as the broadcasting boxes, prompting Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) to suspend live racing temporarily.
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