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Sep 16, 2023 Sports
Kaieteur Sports – As race day draws nearer a number of sponsors has stepped in to join with the promoters to make the Gymkhana Horserace meet and Fun Day a grand affair.
The event, which is slated for this Sunday 17th September at the spacious and famous Cane Grove S Turn Dam at Mahaica in Region 4 Demerara, is turning out to be a grand affair.
Among the sponsors on board so far are S and S Supermarket, Mikey Barber Shop, Hacks and Sons and Demina Sewkariam all popular business entities of Mahaica.
The experience team of organisers led by popular racing commentator Compton Sancho, Duff, McKenzie and Trevor is guaranteeing fans a day of excitement and fun.
The list of events has grown to include activities for children and the entire family.
The event for J class horses over 5 furlongs for a winning purse of $120,000 and trophy remains the top race on the day’s card, while there are events for animals classified L, K, two year old animals, one for Cow Horses, another for cart horses and unclassified animals. There will also be donkey races among others fun events.
A large crowd is expected to be in attendance since horse racing is the most popular sport in the community. Turfites would be entertained by popular musical sounds while there will be Bar-B-Que and a well-stocked bar.
Over 30 animals have already entered and among the new entries are Jamoon Tree, True Royal, Get up and get, Nice and Dandy, Bobby Dove and Don’t stop at All. Race time is set for 12:00hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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