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Apr 28, 2016 Sports
Horseracing will be a big part of Guyana’s 50 Independence Anniversary celebrations as preparations continue apace for the event organised by the Four Horse Men Promotion group. The event dubbed the “50 Independence Anniversary Horserace clash” is slated for Sunday 22 May at the Port Mourant Turf Club, Port Mourant Corentyne Berbice.
Not wanting to be left out of the action a number of companies have already come on board for the event which is slated to be the biggest for the year so far.
Peter Lewis and Sons Associated Construction Limited, Banks DIH Limited, Delmur Company Limited, South Land Company Limited, P and P Investments Limited, Latchman Mohabir and Attorney at Law N. Poonai are among those already on board.
According to the organizers, also of note is that most of the trophies for the activity have already been sourced from overseas.
The feature event will be for horses classified ‘A’ and lower with a lucrative first prize of $1.5M winner’s purse and the 50th Independence Anniversary Cup from a total package of close to $2.8M over a grueling 1900M.
The other events listed are the 1400M event for D3 Maiden and E and Lower horses for the $750,000 and trophy.
The F and lower 1200M race fetches the winner $320,000 and trophy.
The three year old event for West Indies Bred and G3 and lower horses for a winners take of $350,000 and trophy over 1200M.
The H3 Maiden and I and lower 1000M race has a winning pocket of $250,000 and trophy.
There is an event for three year old Guyana bred horses for a $200,000 price tag and trophy over 1200M.
The horses classified J and lower will now have an opportunity to compete for $200,000 and trophy with the distance being 1200M.
The final event is for horses classified K and L and lower over 1200M with a pole position taking of $170,000 and trophy.
Meanwhile, preparations continue at the venue. All the top horses in the country are expected to be a part of the day’s activity.
The top Jockey along with the runner up, the top stable and champion trainer will all be presented with trophies and other incentives compliments of the Trophy Stall and the organizers.
The event will be held under the rules of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority
Interested persons can make contact with Bobby Vaughn 624-6788, 2235097, 227 7061, 333-0290, 333-0301, Fazal 657 7010, Ramnauth 337-5311 or Campton Sancho on 690-0569 for entry and additional details.
The coordinator is Colin Elcock. Race time will be 12:30 hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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