Horseracing season to resume on July 4 at Ryan Crawford Turf Club

Jun 24, 2010 Sports

Following a break of about three weeks after the first half of the season, horses and horse owners will be heading back to the track on July 4 for the start of the second half of the racing season; this half will see the introduction of the two-year old animals.
A grand one-day meet is set for the popular Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sport Facilities (RCMTC&SF) located at Alness Village Corentyne with 8 races listed for the day and over $3M at stake in prizes. There are four main events on the day’s card with the C & Lower race, which will be run over a distance of 1600 meters, being the biggest drawing card. This race carries a $350,000 first prize along with trophy.
The co-feature for 3 year-olds (horses bred and born in Guyana and the West Indies) will be a 1500m affair also with a top prize of $350,000 and trophy. The E and lower 1400m race is another feature on the day’s card with a trophy and $240,000 purse at stake for the winner.
There are two races for 2 year-old horses as the organisers seek to give all new comers an even chance setting the scene for some interesting match ups.
The first 2 year-old event which is the final feature on the day’s card is for animals bred and born in the West Indies. The distance is pegged at 1000 meters and the winner is set to take home $200,000.
The second event in this category will be for animals bred and born in Guyana over a similar distance and a first prize of $180,000.
The G Class event will be run over a distance of 1100m with a winners prize of $160,000 while the I and J horses will stride over a distance of 1400 meters for a top prize of $120,000.
K&L class thoroughbreds will compete for a first prize of $80,000 over a distance of 1200 meters.
The RCMTC&SF, which has a reputation of being one of the fastest race tracks in the country, is currently undergoing renovations for the further comfort of racing fans and according to the organisers the track is in very good condition and some fast times are expected to be recorded come July 4.
The closing date for entry is Sunday June 27 and entries can be submitted at the club’s office at No. 13 Village Hermitage, East Coast Berbice.
Interested persons can also get in touch with Noresa Saul on 333-0301, Bobby Vaughn on 333-0290 or 333-0301 and Dr. Dwight Walrond on 623-0100 or 220-6557.

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