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IPA backs KMTC Boxing Day meet
Fans can expect an exciting day of activities when the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC)
IPA CEO Lloyd Singh (left) presents the trophy to KMTC head Cecil Kennard in the presence of manager Bowhan Balkaran.
stages a Boxing Day horserace meet at their Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne, Berbice.
Yesterday the club received the backing of the International Pharmaceutical Agency Group of Companies under its Clear Water brand at the entity’s headquarters in Camp Street.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Singh handed over the first place trophy and prize money of $150,000 for the J3 event to President of the Club, former Chancellor Justice Cecil Kennard.
Singh stated that they have been supporting the sport for over 12 years and that his company is pleased with the progress made by KMTC.
“Horseracing has made a significant stride and one can safely say that Mr. Kennard has played an important role in its development,” said Singh who also urged the community of Berbice and other entities to support the event.
Kennard thanked IPA and guaranteed the company that their support will play an important role towards the success of the meet.
Eight races are carded for the day with the main affair being the A1 and Lower which carries a top prize of $1,000,000.
Registration closes on December 20, and no late entries will be accepted.
Horses can be entered through Roopnarine Matadial on 325-3192, Ivan Dipnarine on 331-0316, Cecil Kennard on 623-7609, 225-4818 or 226-1399, Dennis DeRoop on 325-3301 or 609-9143 and Fazil Habibula on 657-7010. (Zaheer Mohamed)
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