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Score’s Even set to make return at Nand Persaud Sprint Classic on August 11th Over 35 entered, more sponsors on board
With less than a week to go before race day preparations are in full swing for the much anticipated Nand Persaud Sprint Classic Horserace Meet. The event is being promoted by the Company Sky Plus Incorporated Promotion Group.
Score’s Even
Slated for Sunday August 11th at the Company’s racing facility, No36 Village, Macedonia Estate, Corentyne, Berbice, the event is expected to see the return of once dominant Score Even to the race track.
So far major sponsors are Ansa Mc Al Group of Companies through its Stag Beer Brand, Trophy Stall, Prem’s Electrical, 4R Bearings and Belts, Jumbo Jet Auto Sales, NTN Television Station, Rice farmers S. Jagmohan, Dhaniram Persaud and P. Misir, along with a number of subsidiaries of the Nand Persaud Group Company Limited and the NPG Packaging and Plastics INC.
The seven-race card, dubbed the “Nand Persaud Karibee Sprint Classic” has over $4M in cash, trophies and other incentives up for grabs.
The races, which will be run in a straight line from start to finish, will be of 880 and 660 yards.
The feature event will be for horses classified E and lower over 4 furlongs for a winning purse of $300,000 and trophy, has the likes of Score’s Even, Golden Dancer, Golden Blue Echo and Honey flow.
There is an event for 2 year old animals for a winning take of $150,000 and trophy over 660 yards.
The other events are for animals classified J and lower, K and lower, while there are three L class races, one for male horses and another for female animals, while there is for non-earners from the other two L class races.
Champion jockey, trainer and stable will all be rewarded with trophies and other incentives, compliments of the Trophy Stall. Interested persons can make contact with Mohini on 600-4728 or Amanda on 618-5966 for more information. Coordinator is Mohendra “Mohin” Persaud.
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