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May 22 Guyana 50th Independence Anniversary Horserace meet gets bigger
Systems are beginning to fall in place for the 50th Independence Anniversary Horserace meet which is one of the biggest sporting events on the Independence Anniversary calendar and one of the biggest horseracing events for the year. The Four Horse Men Promotion group organised event is set for Sunday 22 May at the Port Mourant Turf Club, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.
The meet is already attracting serious attention with most of the major stables and sponsors getting on board.
A number of overseas donors have already chipped in and has donated most of the trophies for the meet which has already been sourced. Among the local businesses touting their support are Peter Lewis and Sons Associated Construction Limited, Banks DIH Limited, Trophy Stall, Delmur Company Limited, South Land Company Limited, P and P Investments Limited, Latchman Mohabir and Attorney at Law R.N Poonai. The Government of Guyana is also expected to play a major part which will definitely make the event huge.
The feature event will be for horses classified A’ and lower with a lucrative first prize of $1.5M and the 50th Independence Anniversary Cup from a total package of close to $2.8M over a grueling 1900M.
The other events listed are the 1400M event for D3 Maiden and E and Lower horses for the $750,000 and trophy.
The F and lower 1200M race fetches the winner $320,000 and trophy.
The three year old event for West Indies Bred and G3 and lower horses is for a winners take of $350,000 and trophy over 1200M.
The H3 Maiden and I and Lower 1000M race has a winning pocket of $250,000 and trophy.
There is an event for three year old Guyana bred horses for a first prize of $200,000 and trophy over 1200M.
The horses classified J and Lower will now have an opportunity to compete for a $200,000 purse and trophy with the distance being 1200M.
The final event is for horses classified K and L and Lower over 1200M and has a pole position taking of $170,000 and trophy.
The top Jockey along with the runner up, the top stable and champion trainer will all be presented with trophies and other incentives compliments of the Trophy Stall and the organizers.
The event will be held under the rules of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority
Interested persons can make contact with Bobby Vaughn 624-6788, 223-5097, 227-7061, 333-0290, 333-0301. Fazal 657-7010, Ramnauth 337-5311 or Campton Sancho on 690-0569
The coordinator is Colin Elcock. Race time will be 12:30 hrs. (Samuel Whyte)
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