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Preparations underway for KMTC Boxing Day Horse Race Meet 2025
By Samuel Whyte
Kaieteur Sports – The event, which is one of the biggest for the Christmas season, is slated for December 26 at the prestigious Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) venue at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne, Berbice.
Preparations are well on the way, and an action-packed day of racing is anticipated.
The KMTC is dubbed one of the premiere horse racing facilities in the country with several amenities for proper horse race meets in place.
Mrs. Chand Kennard
There are seven races listed on the day, with the feature event billed for all horses over one mile for a winner’s take of $2M and a trophy.
Another top race will be the sprint classic over five furlongs for a pole position take of $700,000 and a trophy.
The G and lower animals will battle over five furlongs for a first prize of $500.000 and a trophy.
The 2 years old maiden Guyana-bred animals will race over five furlongs for a winner’s prize of $350,000 and a trophy.
Animals in the “I” and lower category will match stride for a top prize of $350,000 and a trophy over 7 furlongs.
The L and K class horses are set to compete over 6 furlongs for a $350,000 winner’s take and trophy.
The final event listed is for horses classified L and lower that have never earned any prize money over 6 furlongs for a reward of $350,000 and a trophy.
The Boxing Day meet is one of the biggest meets organised by the club.
The outstanding jockeys, trainers and stable will all receive trophies and other accolades compliments of Businessman Ramesh Sunich of the Trophy Stall Guyana fame.
According to Mrs. Chan Kennard, preparations are going well and several owners and sponsors have already indicated a willingness to be a part of the day’s action.
Mrs. Kennard has been associated with the sport of horse racing for close to 60 years, since the days of Durban Park.
The meet will be held using the rules of the Kennard Memorial Turf Club.
Interested persons can contact any executive of the club for further details.
Bugle time is 12:30hrs.
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