LIFETIME NARRATIVE: Jockey Roderick DaCosta

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Quick Galloper, where the pulse of horse racing beats with every stride and story, presents another Lifetime Narrative.
In this video, The Quick Galloper brings to you a narrative woven through the tracks of time, the life of a jockey whose name has become a part of local racing, Roderick DaCosta.
Roderick DaCosta has seen it all-the crisp mornings that promise the thrill of the race, the camaraderie of the stables, and the silent conversations between horse and rider in both Canada and Jamaica. It's a life measured not just in furlongs but in the richness of experiences that stretch beyond the finish line.
Join us as The Quick Galloper unfolds the tapestry of DaCosta's career, a journey marked, by the sweet taste of victory, and the lessons learned in the face of defeat. It's a tale of relationships forged in the heat of competition and moments of kinship between riding colleagues.
This is The Quick Galloper's tribute to Roderick DaCosta, a narrative that promises to enlighten, engage, and celebrate the enduring legacy of a true horseman. Stay with us as we embark on this journey.

[@elijahdacosta]

Top jockey, proud to call him my dad. Keep it up nuff love🏇❤️

[@KARLANGELL1]

We are sure teddy is proud to have you as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@alexandergapour1253]

Hey Elijah we never met but we're cousins I am related to Eva macbean

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[@damionlewis385]

A veteran and modest jockey who weathered the storm with sound memories

[@KARLANGELL1]

He is, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MuckFogley]

Big up Uncle Teddy. A real Living Legend. Man helped so many people. Changed lives. Thank you for always being real and showing us how important family is.

[@KARLANGELL1]

Nice to see the support from family. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@juliofelix5572]

Words of a true champion jockey that rose from the ashes and is turning into a fire ball. A true champion that never gives up. My respect to you my brethren. Let me tell you this, as a jockey you're the total package remember that and as whatever you want to be, I'll be your number one supporter. Love alone brethren respect

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@teddydacosta5757]

Thank you all for your love and support throughout my career I feel touched and blessed for all these touch my heart comments ,,give thanks to the almighty for the guidance and protection ❤🏇🤟

[@KARLANGELL1]

Thanks from the team from The Quick Galloper for granting this interview. Thanks Teddy!

[@mrbond590]

I name my Son after you Jockey

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[@richardbrown9428]

Teddy all the best in all your future endeavors.You speak so much on your intentions to try to help others,that speaks volume on the type of human being you are.

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@danford9240]

The only jockey wey mek fanna delay fi accept defeat take a bow teddy top jock🐎

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[@rohandaley3999]

Wonderful and quite informative. He’s an interviewer’s delight. Teddy has always been one of the more mannerable or as my Granny would say “mannersable” jockeys, which is what I admired most about him, I see nothing has changed. This was good. Will watch again 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

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[@stevefayson2245]

I remember Teddy you hear him talking about top jockeys he ain't talking about his self he his also a top jockey very good rider blessings to you and your family veteran jockey respect

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@ramishdacosta752]

Teddy I pray the Lord continue bless and keep you. Always quiet and humble.. an example for me growing up. Looking at all the comments, the impact you made on many lives and the sport. Truly a legend on and off the track. Big up cuz..

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@vernonsmellie3153]

Teddy you are my favorite jockey and very honest I remember when my sister died some time in the 80th and I told me that you are riding one for norman Desouza you said it had a good chance and it did nuff respect teddy and may the good lord bless and continue your journey

[@vernonsmellie3153]

Sorry for the typing error it should say and I told you.

[@alphabravo9127]

This is my favorite interview. What a humble man. Wow.

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@BeresfordBroadbell]

Teddy you are one of the best finisher at Caymanas Park.

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[@richone10]

Maximum respect Sir Roderick DaCosta.

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@davidhenry8056]

Very good interview and this is my personal opinion, that batch of riders is the best batch of riders in the history of racing at caymanas Park and how he forgot the gate master Percy Williams

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@flopo3044]

So true

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@orvillereeves5763]

Big quick galloper for the interview

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[@normansmith3029]

Teddy, very impressive. I'm here sitting in my living room, snow blowing outside, I just return home from a long haul run in the States and you impressed me with your professionalism and memory, you made me laugh and I thoroughly enjoyed your interview. I remember seeing you at the park with Percy Williams (Caymanas Park)you were always well groomed and quiet, I didn't know you were so Articulate, I enjoyed listening to you at 2:00am British Columbia time. Seems as if I have to move to Ontario to see you ride more winners. I do hope your son make a career in football.

[@KARLANGELL1]

Glad we were able to warm u up in the biting cold. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Alp560]

Teddy bear Dacosta, real general. Real down to Earth Man. Love how him big up Trevor. Both were punters favourite at Caymanas Park. Much love and respect Jockey. ❤❤

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[@raphelneil7882]

Yes Teddy you made your mark in the annals of horse racing in Jamaica, i remember you living next door to a place where i use to eat lunch you was always on the wall with your piece stick ( your whip ) all the best for future endeavors 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@OneilClarke-xs7rv]

One up mi general big rider nuff respect from 86 till now

[@KARLANGELL1]

Doing well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michaelchristie6510]

Ebullient !!! I could listen to this gentleman a 1000 times over...

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@phillipedwards7634]

Teddy Dacosta big up yourself I personally benefited from you winning on those long shot horses so I was able to purchase most of the things I needed in my teenage years and I am so greatful. Let me wish you all the best Mr Teddy Dacosta.

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@royalsmith7591]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us

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[@courtneybert3046]

Big up Teddy. Real horseman. All the best for the future.

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[@rohanharrison2793]

Teddy on the wide outside once you hear that you know you win. The only jockey in those days that makes commentators call the wrong horse the winner Native Warrior in the Governors cup. Big up Teddy one of the best.

[@KARLANGELL1]

Boy, you guys have good memories.

[@granwilliams3]

Very good rider I could remember when he won on savage water on Saturday and won on him on Monday going 10 furlongs.

[@KARLANGELL1]

Yes, he said Savage Water was the best he rode. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@easton-km6ft]

Very good interview teddy thanks quick gallop for this interview please get big head buck

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@alphabravo9127]

One of my favorite jockeys in the game. When I was about 17yrs old I went to the track with a grand uncle of mine. Never knew anything about the game. Can't forget asking teddy who ago win this race jockey. He told me #5 cyaan lose. I bet #5 for $10 and guess what the horse won. Big up teddy. Remember him winning 5 races and the last one pay the most.

[@KARLANGELL1]

You guys are on the ball. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@alphabravo9127]

The Pacemaker or The Peacemaker was the name of that horse. Win at over 50/1

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@paulmcneil8635]

Big up yuhself Teddy peace nd love mi jockey

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@waldagarnett3032]

Teddy has a pure heart. All the best sir

[@KARLANGELL1]

For sure, Teddy is special. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@johnjones-zw1xo]

Big up Teddy Fort Erie Legend

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[@gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872]

Good morning family, very good interview. The rider mentioned that he once won 5 races but did not win on the one that seems a sure winner, well that happened to G.Mathew sometimes in the 80s. He had two mounts, a 9-5 favorite name Step at it which he was touting and Lochinvar at 50-1 which he told people that had a bad foot and he did not like, earlier in the day he won with Lochinvar at long odds and in the afternoon featured race he was narrowing beaten by the late A.Gopie in Non Align, I heard that a group of people blocked the road in a certain community waiting on G.Mathew to catch him and beat him because they lost their money on the supposedly sure winner and was told that the long shot horse that he won on.

[@KARLANGELL1]

You memory is so good. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brandish6361]

Yes Teddy , like how yuh mention Hot Rod, ( Jodien Anderson)

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[@matthewreid6240]

Teddy dacasto is very good as a rider and he has a equally sound memory i like the way he readily retain things that happened long ago he possesses good talents.

[@KARLANGELL1]

His memory is really good. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brentondudley4229]

Very interested interview Teddy

[@KARLANGELL1]

Yes it was indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fishingadventure7065]

Big up self teddy me and this man in same yard

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@miguelsingh3334]

Teddy very good interview and lot that u said was true u are a real jockey your ❤️ is very important and I special so true teach tham teddy

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@jermeyrachpaul9798]

I met Teddy not too long ago and can say a true gentleman a genuine person that I can call a friend.

[@KARLANGELL1]

Gentleman to the core. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jermeyrachpaul9798]

@KARLANGELL1 can't wait to see Teedy riding in my colours

[@seanprince9772]

An informative narrative between Mr dacosta and the interview

[@KARLANGELL1]

Yes it was indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@richardmonroe962]

Teddy, big up , my jockey from day one, yard and abroad...bless up Teddy...just for fun...40/1...$$$$$

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@winstonsanderson4865]

Those were the good old days

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[@garfieldpowell7583]

The Original Outlaw DaCosta respect teddy

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[@13coolie]

Big jockey, that was one of the best interview from a jamaican jockey, very modest an humbled, all the best my brother, love the journey so far an looking forward to the next phase.

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@ricardojones1489]

Real jockey him help me alot u always see him with his mom and him talk to everybody never selfish

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[@MichaelSmith-vj3gy]

Big up yuhself Rodrick Teddy Docasta

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@easton-km6ft]

Big interview teddy

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@markbartley2625]

Brilliant outerview but gud gad quick galloper not even 1 a di race dem weh di man describe unuh nuh show wi? 🤷‍♂️ Bless up yuself Roderick aka Teddy one a di coolest jock ever

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@robertburrell7290]

Bless up teddy big jack

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[@ryannelson9278]

Heart a love to one of my icon

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[@cleonbowes2614]

Ian sirjue and Percy Williams was in that batch as well.

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[@articfire3244]

Father Mac..always respect..elick back boys

[@KARLANGELL1]

Hi want MANDINGO! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@andrewcampbell5865]

Top a Top jackey big up teddy

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[@karlwelsh751]

Big up teddy Dacosta

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[@wizzywizzy8854]

The Jockey with the stop watch in his head,not many rider can time a race like Teddy

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[@orvillereeves5763]

Waiting on the ANDREW RAMGEET interview

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[@easton-km6ft]

Quick gallop please get a full interview whit chest before he leave please

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[@newproduct8107]

Top jockey inna the 80s and 90s

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@winstonsanderson4865]

I was at the track when d Clark was caught with a battery and was suspended while he was still a young apprentice

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[@miguelsingh3334]

Lady geta in the mud big win jockey

[@KARLANGELL1]

He loves that horse. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@easton-km6ft]

Teddy good individual met him in Cannada

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[@easton-km6ft]

@@KARLANGELL1 yuh welcome love theses interview

[@basillinton4099]

Modesty and humility teddy certainly have a lot off that

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@ColinBlair-r6t]

TRAINER COLIN BLAIR GAVE RODERICK DACOSTA, OMAR WALKER, ANDRE MARTIN THEIR 1st win at Caymamas Park Princess Tina, The 7thWave (Omar Walker) and Pal Don (A. Martin)

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[@basilrobinson5995]

The one and only Teddy,D.

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[@miguelsingh3334]

You are the only jockey who win a race the commentor say this horse enter the race from 2 furlong out orient expess

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@ryannelson9278]

Realest🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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[@charmboy72able]

Jah know teddy riding class was 1 of the best riding class ever, Joe buck buck, Trevor Simpson and a few more riders

[@su22-wv3ib]

Hey teddy where's Nicole from west port in portmore

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@danford9240]

Top jockey but there's no way you can tell that bar tender that flight attendants is your best one even dough you think it was the surest a tipical Neville anderson style earning the name Lucifer aka chaka chaka

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@antoniost.christopher8303]

Teddy on midnight rambler and precious gold money make..

[@KARLANGELL1]

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[@articfire3244]

Restless nicky..vedas ..pack and move..always with grams....order of citation..

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[@DavidTaylor-i2l]

🧸 Big up bless UP 🐻🇯🇲🙏🌧️🌧️ Reigns 🎉🏇 Blessed to be a Blessing!!🇨🇦🔥🐻🔥🧸Funcaandun 🏫 SCHOOL ⛸️🥋🎱🕳️🖤💯

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[@miguelsingh3334]

You are the only jockey who win 3 race in a day 3 lenadarey hoses for m r jaghsir

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[@orvillereeves5763]

Give some more context around this comment please trying to understand the comment

[@garymcintosh3957]

I do NOT know of this jockey.

[@derrickroper7318]

He's a Big Jockey

[@KARLANGELL1]

He has been around for quite a while now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

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[@antoniost.christopher8303]

We don't know either

[@christopherbailey4244]

Big rider in him days Teddy