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Entries begin to roll in for Nand Persaud Sky Plus one day Sprint Classic Meet

Dec 30, 2018 Sports

 

As preparations continue for the Nand Persaud Group of Companies, Sky Plus Incorporated one day Sprint Classic horserace Meet, a number of entries have been coming in.
The event, which is slated for Sunday 6th January 2019 at the Company’s racing facilities, No36 Village, Macedonia Estate, Corentyne, Berbice has so far attracted over 20 entries.
The seven-race card which is dubbed the “Nand Persaud Karibee Sprint Classic” has over $4M in cash, trophies and other incentives up for the taking.
With its unique racing facilities where the horses run in a straight line from start to finish, it is the only one of its kind in Guyana.
The distances for the races will be 880 and 660 yards or four and three furlongs respectively.
The feature event will be for horses classified H and lower over 880yards or 4 furlongs for a winning purse of $240,000 and trophy.
There is an event for 3 year old animals for a winning take of $200,000 and trophy also over 880 yards.
There is an event for 3 year old animals for a winning take of $200,000 and trophy also over 3 furlongs.
The event for animals classified J and lower is for a take home prize of $180,000 and trophy over 880 yards.
The K class and lower animals will be competing for a first prize of $140,000 and trophy over 660 yards or 3 furlongs.
There are three L class races. One for male horses over 4 furlongs, while the female animals will be galloping over 3 furlongs both for a pole position taking of $100,000 and trophy.
The other L class event will see the non-earners from the other two L class races competing for a winner’s money of $100,000 and trophy over 3furlongs.
The Champion jockey, trainer and stable will all be rewarded with trophies and other incentives compliments of the Trophy Stall and the organisers.
Horserace fans can once again expect a day of outstanding racing that is synonymous with events organised by the Nand Persaud Group of Companies through its Sky Plus Promotion Group. There will also be added attractions, family entertainment and games for the kids.
Interested persons can make contact with Mohini on 600-4728 or Amanda on 618-5966 for information. The Coordinator is Mohendra “Mohin” Persaud. (Samuel Whyte)

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