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Changes made to Ryan Crawford Turf Club Horserace meet on November 18

Oct 28, 2012 Sports

 

More money added, Banks DIH, Jumbo Jet, Trophy Stall and Digicel on board

 

Changes have been made with more money added and a number of major sponsors jumping on board as preparations heighten for the annual Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sports Facilities (RCMTC&SF) one day horserace meet which is slated for Sunday, November 18 at the Club’s track, Alness Corentyne, Berbice.
With the horses having a little break after a hectic two months, all the big names in the horseracing arena is expected to converge on the arena for their return to the track, for what is expected to be one of the biggest race meet for the last quarter.
Some of the major sponsors in the horseracing circle have already inked their names to the big meet.  On board so far are Banks DIH Limited, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and Stables, Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall, Bourda Market, City Mall and Digicel with a number of others expected shortly.
Eight races have been carded for the day and already over 30 horses have been entered. As such the organisers have added a substantial amount of cash and other attractions to the prize monies to cater for the influx of horses and patrons that are expected to throng the venue.  The prizes money which includes cash and trophies has jumped to over $7M.
The winning tag for the feature B class event  has now increased to $1M and trophy compliments of Banks DIH Limited with a total purse of close to $2M over 1700M.
The prize money for the 3yrs old race for West Indies Bred horses has also increased with the winners set to run away with $400,000 and trophy with the distance now being 1600M.
The E and lower race winning prize is $350,000 and trophy over 1500M.
The winning take for the  Two Year old race for West Indies Bred horse has also being increased to $350,000 and trophy over 1200M.
The other events are the G and lower matchup for a pole position reward of $250,000 and trophy also over 1200M. The H and Lower gallop will see the animals competing over 1100M for a winning take of $200,000.
The winner of the ‘I2’ event has a chance to take home $150,000 and trophy in the 1200M race.
The final race for the day is for animals classified J&K (Division 1 and 2,) over 1200M with the winner also set to collect $150,000.
Race time is 13:00 hrs.  Outstanding individual performers including top Jockey, trainer and stable will be presented with accolades compliments of the Trophy Stall, Bourda Market and the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club.
Entries close on Sunday November 11 and interested persons and horse owners can make contact with the club’s office at Number 13 Hermitage, East Coast Berbice (19 Road).
Bobby Vaughn can be contacted on telephone number 624-6788 or Larissa Mohabir on numbers 333-0290 or 333-0301.  Doctor Dwight Walrond on Telephone numbers 623-0100 or 220-6557.  (Samuel Whyte)

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