Appadu leads Guyana jockey points standing after race four

Apr 08, 2024 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – Jockey Ronaldo Appadu sits at the top of the jockey points standing with 59 points after race four in Guyana this year. Appadu, who piloted Stolen Money to some exciting races, recorded six wins, seven seconds, three third spots and one fourth in his 21 starts this year thus far, while seasoned jockey Colin Ross sits in second with 41 points.

Jockey Ronaldo Appadu leads with 59 points, 18 more than Colin Ross in second

Ross, who was the jockey of the year in 2023, has piloted Spankhurst to major wins. He has also recorded six first places, two second spots, two third places and one fourth place in his 19 starts this season. Appadu has a total earning of G$ 674,375, while Ross has a total earning of G$ 623,750.

Yovin Kissonchand, had 18 starts and recorded four wins. He sits in third place on the jockey points standing with 31 points, earning G$236,250. Trinidadian jockey Kiran Razack had 12 starts and has 28 points. These top jockies and others will be aiming to extend their lead and go beyond when the Race of Champions meet runs off on April 28. That race will be at the Rising Sun Turf Club and will be hosted by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee.

Quinton Kellman, (fifth), Kevin Paul (sixth), Nicholas Patrick (seventh), Vishal Ramnarine (eighth), 18-year-old Kishawn Pereira (nint

h) and Dillion Khelawan (tenth) are the top 10 jockies after four races thus far for the 2024 season.

According to the Guyana Horse racing, a first place is equal to five points, while a second place is equal to three points. Third place is two points while fourth place is one point. Five horses must start before third place is given and seven horses must start before fourth place is given.

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