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Berbice Bridge Co Inc Supports KMTC Phagwah Meet
Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) has thrown their support behind the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) Phagwah Horse Race Meet which is set for March 23 at Bush Lot Farm Corentyne. Yesterday at the company’s office,
Chief Executive Officer of the Berbice Bridge Company Omadat Samaroo (left) presents the cheque and trophy to Cecil Kennard.
Main Street, Chief Executive Officer of the BBCI Omadat Samaroo handed over a cheque worth $282,000 and a trophy to President of the KMTC Cecil Kennard.
The cash will be given to the winner of the J 3 and Lower ($150,000), runner up in the J 1 and Lower ($75,000), third ($38,000) and fourth place ($19,000) in the I and Lower events.
Speaking at the simple ceremony Samaroo said that they are happy to be on board and will continue support to horse racing.
“The company has decided to come on board mainly due to the fact that horse racing creates lots of excitement for Berbicans and also the profits generated from this event will be used to upgrade the facilities”, he added.
Kennard thanked the entity for their contribution and noted the importance of sponsorship in sports. He informed that the track is in good shape and they have so far received sixty entries for the Meet. He stated that an exciting day is anticipated and called on the fans to support the event.
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