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Dec 23, 2012 Sports
Metro Office and Computer Supplies has been associated with the Kennard Memorial Turf Club for several years and their continued sponsorship symbolizes that ongoing relationship and recognition that the “King of Sports” is a part of sporting mosaic in Guyana. Proprietor of Metro Mr. Ron Ramnarayan is a descendant of the Kharaj family who were founder members of the then Bush Lot Turf Club Corentyne some sixty years ago.

Chief Executive Officer of Metro Taajnauth Jadunauth presents the trophy and the cheque to Cecil Kennard in the presence of other staff members.
At a simple ceremony held yesterday at Metro Office in Quamina Street, chief Executive Officer of the company presented $1,000,000 and a trophy which will be awarded to the winner of the feature event; B Class and lower for a distance of one mile. He said that the company is once again happy to be associated with the event and this is the fourth year they are on board. Meanwhile, Justice Cecil Kennard thanked the company for their contribution and he has been given the assurance of their continued support. He also indicated that another race has been added to the programme which is J 3 and lower, for a distance of 6 furs with the first prize being $100,000.
The second prize in this category will take home $50,000 while the third place will cart off $25,000 and $13,000 for the 4th finisher.
The meeting will be held on Boxing Day at Bush Lot, Corentyne Berbice and among some of the horses slated to take part are The Message, Diamond Dazzling, Mission King, Dubai Dutchess, The Baliff, Grande Roja and Home Bush Baby.
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