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Dec 29, 2013 Sports
Over 100 racehorses entered
Despite the inclement weather, preparation has been completed for the $11M end of year horserace meet slated for today at the Port Mourant Turf Club (PMTC) in collaboration with the Jumbo Jet Business entity and a number of Horse Owners.
According to the organisers over 100 horses are set to race today in what is expected to be a grand day of gallops. Despite the intermittent showers the organisers have stated that the event will be run as the PMTC track, which is known for its resilience, is in excellent condition with the track being graded and rolled daily to keep it in the best of shape.
With all the final adjustments and rearrangements in place a number of major companies
including Banks DIH Limited, Guyana Tourism Authority, Romel Jagroop Construction and Racing Stables, Mohammed ‘Nankoo’ Shariff Business Enterprise and racing Stables, Digicel, Trophy Stall, Customs Racing stable and family along with the Jumbo Jet Enterprise being those getting set to take off with major contributions.
There are seven events listed, with full gates, all expected to light up the day’s action which is expected to get started at 12:30hrs.
The D and lower event is now the feature match up on the day for hefty $1.5M and trophy which is the most for a D class event with a top notch field featuring the best horses. The likes of Swing Easy, Run Nana Run, Grande De Roja, Elle’s Vision, Settle In Seattle, Who is on the Case, Red and Lovely, Got To Go, Fresh Again, Country Armagh among others will be on show. The race is an open contest.
The Three Year old race for horses bred and born in Guyana and the West Indies has a $1M reward for the winner and is expected to once again see the likes of Silent Night, She So Special, Cat Messiah, Monsoon, Gold Princess, It’s My turn, Another Jet, Princess Alisha and Sent from Above among those expected to take part.
The Two year Guyana and West Indies Bred horses will once again see the likes of Shooting Star and Release the Beast, Today Is My day, Nobody Wants Me, Sunny Silence, Untouchable Girl, Unsettled and Silver Jet in battle for the $700,000 first prize and trophy on offer.
Captain Crook, Damascus Dream, Bridal Stone Corner, Rosetta, Gold Rush, Joyful Victory, Quiet Strom, Red Cloud and Fairy Landing are among the field expected to start in the usually competitive G1 and lower event for the $500,000 winner’s money and trophy.
The race for Guyana bred three year old horses is for a pole position takings of $400,000 and trophy over 1200M will also see some of the three years old horses mentioned above in contention.
The ‘I ‘and lower event is for a winning money of $250,000 and trophy. The J, K and L and lower event for a winner’s pocket of $200,000 should see the likes of Smarty Light, Prince Bayaya, Famous Pride and Mageline among others.
Slingers family will be proving musical entertainment, while a number of added attractions had been added for the full enjoyment of all including Trampoline and Ferris wheel.
Nasrudeen ‘Jumbo Jet’ Mohamed is the coordinator. Race time is 12:30hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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