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Jumbo Jet, Bush Lot United Turf Club to stage Horserace meet November 1
In an effort to keep horseracing alive, Guyana biggest horseracing entity, the Jumbo Jet Auto Sales and racing stables has teamed up with one of the most progressive racing clubs in Guyana, the Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) in their first collaborative effort to bring Bush Lot alive.
The event is slated for Sunday, November 1 at the Club’s track Sea View Park West Coast Berbice. Eight races are slated for the day with prize monies totaling over $5M in cash, trophies and other incentives up for the taking.
The main event is for animals classified E1 and lower and four year old animals for a top prize of $600,000 and trophy over one mile.
The Co-feature event is for three year old West Indies bred animals also over a mile for a winning take of $400,000 and trophy.
There is a race for two year old West Indies bred animals over 6 Furlongs for a winning pocket of $300,000 and trophy. Animals classified G1 and lower will be racing over 6 ½ F for similar winnings.
The rest of the races are all over 6 ½ F and will see the H1 and lower horses galloping for a first prize of $250,000 and trophy. The I1 and lower horses will be looking to take home the $200,000 top money and trophy available for the winner.
There is a race for J1 and lower horses for a pole position taking of $150,000 and trophy.
The final race is for animals classified K and lower with the winner set to take home $100,000 and trophy.
Apart from the fascinating horseracing action expected to unfold on the track there will also be added attractions for both adults and kids. Beverage Giants Banks DIH Limited has already committed sponsorship for the event.
The Might Crown Vibes sounds system has been contracted to provide musical vibes for the day.
Incentives will be available for the top Jockey and runner up, the top stable and champion trainer among others compliments of the organizers.
For information contact can be made with coordinator Nasrudeen (Jumbo Jet) Mohamed Junior on telephone number 654-4060. Race time is 12:00 hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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