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No28 Bush Lot in Action Charity Horse race meet…Ansa McAl, Nand Persaud Group and Delmur among major sponsors

Oct 26, 2017 Sports

A number of sponsors are already on board for the one day horserace meet organised by the No28 Bush Lot In Action Charity Group of Kildonan, Corentyne, Berbice. The meet is slated for Sunday November 5 at the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club, Alness, Corentyne, Berbice.
A number of Companies and individuals have already agreed to help sponsor the event including Ansa Mc Al Guyana Limited, Nand Persaud and Company Limited, Colin Elcock Delmur Company Limited, Fazal Habibulla, Rumours Racing Stable and Golden Gloves Speed Boat Service among others.
Six races are listed on the day’s programme with the feature event being for animals classified H and lower over a distance of 7 furlongs. The winning take in that event is set at $240,000 and trophy.
The other events listed for the day are the J and lower six furlongs event for a winner’s prize of $170,000 and trophy. There is the race for K and lower animals for a winning take of $120,000 and trophy over five furlongs. The L1 and lower event has a first prize of $100,000 and trophy.
The other events are for Horses classified L2 and lower and those unclassified for hefty pay days and trophy.
Entries close on Sunday.
A number of side attractions for kids and adults are also planned for the day.
Coordinator, Pastor Quaicy Henry, said the group is a non-political, not for profit organisation. Proceeds from the race meeting will go towards charity including the funding of a playground at the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club and Sports Complex. He stated that in the past the facilities were made available for church fellowship and sporting events. The goal is to make it accessible once again.
The group, which has been feeding kids at a nearby primary school, will also use some of the fund garnered to continue that programme. They are also expected to assist kids with gifts during the Christmas season.
Interested persons can contact Eon Blackman on telephone 664-5922, Kenyon Henry 690-4276, Quaicy Henry 603-1027, Fazal Habibulla 657-1070, Nikita Ross 662-4668, Dennis DeRoop 640-6396 and T. Jagdeo on 618-7278 for further details. (Samuel Whyte)

 

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