A number of changes have been made to the original programme of the Budhan Memorial Turf Club race meet set for tomorrow at the club’s track No.66 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
Six races are now set for the day with all the races now six furlongs events.
The J class event is now the feature race with the winner set to run away with a $130,000 and trophy. There are two races for animals classified K and lower with the winning take in both instances being $70,000 and trophy.
The horses classified L and lower will also have two races at their disposal with the winners on both occasions set to carry away $40,000 and trophy.
The horses that would not have placed during the day would have their chances to compete in a specially arranged event with the winning amount to be decided on race day.
According to organizers Neville and Andrew Budhan the track is in excellent condition and over 40 animals have been entered to compete so far. In addition to that a new starting gate should be in place to accommodate more horses. Race time is 13:00 hrs.