All roads lead to Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club for Digicel $11.5M horserace meet

Jul 22, 2012 Sports

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All roads lead to the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club today when that entity, compliments of Telephone giants Digicel, stages their Summer Buster Classic Mega Horserace meet at the Norman Singh Memorial Turf Club, Bel Air No 6 West Coast Berbice.
The event is the biggest Horserace meet for the year in Guyana so far, with total prize money reaching a mammoth $11.5M in cash, trophies and other incentives.
Eight events are listed for the day and with such an attractive amount available, there is no wonder that entries have rocketed past the 90 mark and despite the inclement weather all systems are in place and a day of exciting and fascinating races is anticipated.
The lineup for most of the races reads like a horseracing who is who with the feature B class event once again taking the cake. The winning take in this event is a whopping $2M and with the distance being 1700M it will definitely be an open and riveting event.   An unprecedented 17 horses have entered for the race and with the second place runner taking home $1M a ding dong battle is anticipated.  Horses such as the Message, California Strike, Donut Prince, the Trip’s on me, Dark and Lovely, Mission King, Jet Set Go, Grande Roja, Who so ever, the Score’s even, Marathon Man, Ferry Landing, Zelick, Perfect Circle, Awesome Warrior, Work Force and  Face the Fire will be looking to strike the gold when they leave the starting gates.
The top Guyana and West Indies Bred three years old horses in the country are expected to be in action as they battle for the top prize of $1M also over 1700M. Those confirmed to start are Settle in Seattle, Storm in a tea cup, Serenity, Third World, Happy Choice, Rock Sonia, Silent Lizzy, Watch my Shadow and Rosetta, Feels like Gold, Times Have Change and  Windy War.
The E Class event also has a tantalizing first prize of $700,000 with the distance set at 1200M. The event will feature Fairy Landing, Majestic, Appealing Harvest, Top of the line, Technology, Stormy Lass, Work Force, Prado’s Gold, Captain Crook, Traditional man, The Girl Them Sugar, Super Cat and Got Top Go among others going all out for the win.
In the two year old West Indies Bred race, the animals will compete for a first prize of $600,000 over 1000M and will see top contenders in Flying Baby, True Gold, Ameerala Joy, The Wild Grinder, It’s My Turn Gypsy Get, Princess Alicia, Sent from above, Gold Rush and The Legend looking to make their mark. The event for G class animals over 1200M will fetch a winner’s take of $500,000 with the likes of Face the Fire, Bridle Stone Corner, Maya, Silent Lizzy, Peace and Love, Intriguing Account, Big show, Weekend Surprise, Gold Romance, Miss Regina, The Gap, Pride and Joy, Celebration Love, Prado’s Gold and Sabrina’s Joy.
In the two year old Guyana Bred race the likes of Silent Night, Summer Breeze, Jusman and Party Time will be looking to make the trip to the winner’s circle and claim the $400,000 over 1000M.
Savion, Quincy, Mona Lisa, Pixie Fire Northern Junior, Little Tip Top, Extra Heat, Princess Renuka, Baby Flyer, Summer Breeze and Royal Time will be looking for a good time in the I1 and Lower 1200M race with $250,000 going to the winner.
The final race for the day will be for JKL  Division 1,2&3 animals and will see them racing over 1200M with the winner taking away the $200,000 first prize. Among those looking to pocket the money are Pick Pocket, Its My Time Lil Axe, Lucky Gamble, Gangster, Custom Warrior, Sporty Light, Red Jet and Hard Running’s.
The track is in good condition despite the inclement weather and according to the organisers the meet will definitely get on the way on time.
The organizers would like to remind owners of 2 year old horses that they must provide their certificate of Registration or Breeders Stud Certificate at the time of entry or on race day according to the rules governing the meet. They must also be present by 11:00 hrs to have their horse inspected by the vet.
All the winners will be presented with trophies compliments of the Digicel.
There will also be rewards for the outstanding individual performers which will include top jockey, trainer, stable and horse compliments of Ramesh Sunich of the Trophy Stall, Bourda Market, Digicel and the organisers.
Officials from the sponsors will help with the distribution of the trophies and prizes.
Last minute queries could be directed to Gansham ‘Ganesh’ Singh on Telephone 649-3636, 2320219 or Campton Sancho on 690-0569 or at the Club’s office at No 6 Bel Air West Coast Berbice.  Race time is 12:30hrs.
Slingers Sound system will entertain those gathered and patrons are also expected to be treated to an after show by top local and foreign artistes. (Samuel Whyte)

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