Guyana Cup confirms USD$100,000 Purse to be won

Jul 10, 2022 Sports

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– Eight races scheduled for August 14 mega event

As anticipation heightens for Guyana Cup 2022 the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Committee has restructured the race programme to ensure a seamless day of racing at the Rising Sun Turf Club on August 14, 2022.

Raising the standard was paramount this year because of the international interest and the involvement of the corporate sector.

Over 100 horses are expected to compete with approximately 40 imported specifically for this event. With the rapid growth of Guyana’s economy and the involvement of new horse owners entering the racing arena the structure had to be overhauled to ensure maximum transparency and accountability.

There will be over GYD$30,000,000 in cash and prizes to be won so this year the competition is expected to be tough.

However, one of the most important Guyana Cup competing regulations for 2022 is that all Horses must be micro-chipped from a registered Veterinarian. Failure to comply will result in the horse being disqualified.

All horse owners are informed that that preparations are being made to accommodate the horses on the Saturday 13^th August to ensure there is an effective vetting process and no delays in the race execution. All races are run under the rules of the JJTRC that follow certain guidelines of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority.

Chairman of the JJRC, Nasrudeen ‘Junior’ Mohamed indicated, “This year is going set the bench mark for future racing events. We have seen a lot of interest from the business community and even new horse owners. To make my our family dream a reality we all need to work together and maintain a high standard, from horse owners to jockeys and even the fans. The Rising Sun turf Club is being prepared with major earth works to ensure the event is an experience and not just another horse race.  So don’t miss the biggest Horse Racing Event in the Caribbean.”

This event was made possible through the sponsorship of Banks DIH, Guinness, A&R Security, Vals Construction, Air services, Kings Jewelry World, K&P Project Management, JS Guyana, Aronco, BM Soat, Club Neutraal, AJM & Jumbo Jet.

 Featured Event – The Guyana Cup (Purse USD$35,880/GYD$7,750,000)

For colts, gelding, fillies and mares 3 years old and upward; open to all imported and locally bred horses classified C1 & lower. Colts & gelding weight126 lbs and mares’ weight 123lbs. Three-year-oldcolts’ weight 122lbs and fillies’ weight 119lbs. Horses older than 3 years do not have any weight allowance.

 The 3 Yrs. Old Derby – (Purse USD$17,940/GYD$3,875,000)

For colts, gelding and fillies 3 years old; all West Indian and locally bred horses – Colts and gelding weight 122lbs. Fillies 119lbs. Only registered 3-year old horses allowed. All horses must meet the JJTRC requirements which are registration and microchipped within 90 days of birth.

E3 and Lower – (Purse USD$10,765/GYD$2,325,000)

For colts, gelding, fillies and mares 3 years old and upward; Open to all imported horses E3 and lower. Also open to horses that are classified D3 and lower non-starter in Guyana and who have never won a race before in their career. Colts and geldings’ maximum weight 126lbs and minimum weight 108 lbs. Fillies and mares’ maximum weight 123lbs and minimum 105lbs. Official weight depends on class/age/sex.

 2 Years old Guyana Bred – (Purse USD$8,970/GYD$1,937,000)

For colts, gelding and fillies 2 years old; Horses Guyana Bred (ONLY). Colts and geldings’ weight 112lbs and fillies 109lbs. Only registered 2-year old horses allowed. All horses must meet the JJTRC requirements which are registration and microchipped within 90 days of birth.

 G3 and Lower – (Purse USD$4,485/GYD$968,750)

For West Indian and locally bred colts, geldings, fillies and mares 3 years old and upward; Open to all West Indian bred G3 and lower. Also open to all West Indian bred G1horses who have never started in Guyana. Open to all Guyana bred horses of any age or class. Colts and gelding maximum weight 126lbs, minimum 108 lbs. Fillies and mares’ maximum weight 123 lbs and minimum 105lbs. Three-year-oldcolts’ weight 122lbs, fillies’ weight 119lbs. Official weight depends on class/age/sex.

J1 and Lower – (Purse USD$3,135/GYD$677,000)

For colts, geldings, fillies and mares 3 years old and upward; For Guyana bred horses ONLY classified as J1 and Lower. Colts and gelding maximum weight 126lbs and minimum 108 lbs. Fillies and mares’ maximum weight 123 lbs and minimum 105lbs. Threeyears old colts’ weight 122lbs, fillies’ weight 119lbs. Official weight depends on class/age/sex.

 L Class for Colts – (Purse USD$2,240/GYD$484,000)

For colts and geldings only; Horses of all ages Guyana bred. Horses classified as L class. Open to J3 first time starters. Colts and geldings’ maximum weight – 126lbs and minimum, 116lbs. Three-year-old colts 122lbs and 2-year-old colts 112lbs.

L Class for Fillies and Mares – (USD$2,240/GYD$484,000)

For Guyana bred fillies and mares ONLY. Horses classified as L Class. Open to J3 first time starters. Mares maximum weight 123lbs and minimum 113 lbs. Three-yearcolts’ weight 112lbs and 2-year-old colts 112lbs.

Meanwhile, the JJTRC has plans to enforce the following rules and guidelines for Guyana Cup 2022. The rules are as follows:

• 6% of the total purse to be used as the entry fee if paid (in full) on or before August 7th.
• 8% of the total purse to be used as the entry fee if paid after August 7th.
• Last day of entry for Guyana Cup is set for August 7th.
• All entries will be accepted from official JJTRC entry forms ONLY.
• If a horse withdraws from the race, an official medical from a registered Veterinarian has to accompany the request. If this is not done a fee of $5,000GUY will be charged.
• 1% of the total purse will be paid to the breeder of the locally bred horse that wins a race for Guyana Cup. If no local bred horse wins the 1% purse will be paid to the champion jockey of the day.

 

 

 

 

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