Latest update October 11th, 2026 10:40 AM
Kennard Memorial Turf Club stages Post Emancipation race meet
The horses have all been engaged in good gallops; the jockeys have prepared thoroughly and the track is in immaculate condition. It’s now lights, camera, action, as the Kennard Memorial Turf Club stages its Grand Post Emancipation Horserace meet today at their Bush Lot Farm Corentyne, Berbice racetrack.
Over 70 of the country’s top horses will be vying for top places and a chunk of the $8M in prize monies, trophies and other winnings at stake.
The main attraction is the ‘B Class’ event and $1.5M and a trophy over a distance of one mile is at stake. Turfites could expect scorching action as a lineup of top thoroughbreds will be at the starting line including Donut Prince, The Score is Even, Rena Del Café, The Trip Is on Me, Dark and Lovely, Majestic, Technology, Work Force and Face the Fire.
Turfites would also be treated to other action packed events in the ‘F and Lower’ over 6 furlongs for a first prize of $450,000.
The animals in contention are Dubai Duchess, Work Force, The Girl Dem Sugar, Swing Easy and Technology. The event among the 3 years old will comprise horses that are Guyana and West Indies bred, for a winning purse of $600,000 and trophy over 7 furlongs. Entries include Settle in Seattle, Flash of Melodies, and Come Dance with me.
Jockeys and their mounts will also contest several other races including the ‘Open G Class’ race, two events for two year old horses, The ‘H Class’ event over 5 furlongs, the 2 years old event for locally bred horses over 5 furlongs, the ‘H class race’ over 5 furlongs, the K&L event over 5 furlongs and the ‘I2 and Lower’ event over 7 furlongs.
Top individual performers will be presented with special prizes compliments of Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall, Bourda Market and the organisers.
Activities are conducted under the aegis of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority and horse owners can contacting Justice Cecil Kennard (226-1399, 225-4818 or 623-7609), Niketa Ross (662-4668 or 325-3230), Roopnarine Matadial (325-3192), Ivan Dipnarine (331-0316), Lionel Moonsammy (614-5812) or Isabella Beaton (325 3007 or 693 7812) for any additional information pertaining to the races. Race time is 12:30 hrs.
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