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DeNobrega takes top spot in feature; Jeabon Crawford wins juvenile race
13th P&P Insurance Brokers Nat. Park Meet …
By Franklin Wilson
Team Coco’s Paul DeNobrega rode to victory in the feature 35-lap School Boys and Invitational race when the 13th Annual P&P Insurance Brokers & Consultants Limited 11-Race Meet concluded at the National Park, yesterday.
The event, which saw 33 riders facing starter’s orders, saw a number of the riders being lapped early in the contest. From the onset it wasn’t going to be easy sailing as seasoned campaigners, Raymond Newton and Godfrey Pollydore set a blistering pace from lap one as they set themselves apart from the pack.
The winners and top performers take time out for a photo with the sponsor, organiser and race officials.
But they were caught on the third lap by the pack and from this juncture; Pollydore, Shane Boodram and DeNobrega delinked themselves from all and never looked back.
DeNobrega crossed the line in One Hour 21 Minutes 09 Seconds prevailing in a sprint home ahead of Pollydore and Boodram in that order. Walter Grant-Stuart, Michael Anthony and Hamza Eastman completed the top six positions in that order.
Three of the eight spring prizes were taken by DeNobrega with two each to Pollydore and Boodram, while Christopher Holder took the other.
The juvenile 10-lap contest was taken by Corentyne rider Jeabon Crawford in a time of 23 Minutes 07 Seconds. Mario King and Hamza Eastman were second and third.
Another Corentyne based rider, Romello Crawford, won the 12-14 years 3-lap showdown from Alfie Sonoram and Jason Jordon in 11 Minutes 59 Seconds, while Junior Niles was again his dominant best in the 5-lap veteran’s Under-50 clash, crossing the line in 12 Minutes 53 Seconds ahead of Bochel Samaroo.
Following are the results of the other races:
Race 1st 2nd 3rd
BMX 6-9 (2laps) Jeremiah Harrison Alexander Leung
BMX 9-12 (3laps) Turen Garbahran Sherwin Sampson Jamar Huliger
BMX 12-14 (3laps) Rawle Small Bryton John Tarique Khan
BMX Open Jamal John Adrian Sharma
Female Naiomi Singh Hazina Barrett
Vets O-50 (5laps) Virgil Jones Courtney Hackett
Vets O-60 (5laps) Montgomerry Parris Maurice Fagundes
Upright (5laps) Stephano Husbands Clyde Jacobs Ozia Macullay
Prior to the presentation of trophies and cash incentives, Account Executive of P&P Insurance Brokers, Vikash Panday in remarks said that they were once again pleased to be associated with the sport in Guyana, noting that they have been on board since 1993.
Panday informed that many of the youngsters who have now come of age were part of their programmes over the years, an achievement which they are proud of.
Battle of the Sprinters! Paul DeNobrega eases to the finish line leaving Godfrey Pollydore and Shane Boodram in his wake.
“As a responsible business entity, we are conscious of our obligations to the community and we seek to discharge that responsibility by supporting many projects and events including this one today. I wish to congratulate all the winners and urge those who did not do too well, not to lose heart but to work harder and success will come your way.”
National Coach Hassan Mohamed, organizer of the event, also came in for high praise for his continuing efforts in keeping the sport riding on.
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