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Guyana Cup road show to ignite Linden today
Kaieteur Sports – Preparation for the Guyana Cup has intensified and fans will have the first taste of the 18th running of the iconic horse race event, when the road show takes centre stage in Linden today, Saturday July 18.
The road show will promote the evolution of the Guyana Cup, and showcase what’s in store for the horse racing fans, ahead of the mega event which is set for August 23 at Rising Sun Turf Club.
Fans will have a close-up look at the SinoTruk pick-up that will be given as a raffle to one lucky fan who purchased an extra Guyana Cup ticket.
Guyana Cup preparation has commenced.
While the main focus will be on the spectacular races between the elite horses, the 2026 Guyana Cup will be a family-oriented event. The illustrious vibe will be felt from the gate of entry to the finish line, and beyond.
The roadshows will commence in Linden, followed by Georgetown. Additional roadshows will be held in Berbice, in both Regions five and six. Parika fans will also have a glimpse of the Guyana Cup.
West Coast Demerara/ Region three rod show is tentatively set for July 26, while New Amsterdam/Region 6 will have the first taste of Guyana Cup on August 2.
West Coast Berbice road show is set for Saturday August 8 and Georgetown will have their roadshow on August 15. Organizers indicated that the dates tentative.
Organised by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred racing committee, this Guyana Cup is expected to attract all the top horses and jockeys from across the region.
A total of 14 races will be running at this year’s Guyana Cup and more than G$66 million in cash and prizes will be paid out.
The feature race which will be the Banks Guyana Cup will fetch a purse of G$22 million.
The races for Guyana Cup 2026 are:
Banks Guyana Cup (One Mile)- Total purse G$22,500,000
Peter Lewis Guyana Cup Sprint (5 ½ Furlong)- Total purse G$7,500,000
Forrester’s Imported Derby (One Mile)- Total purse G$7,500,000
Mohamed’s Excavating Sir Balaji Derby (One Mile)- Total purse G$5,625,000
J’s Imported Juvenile Fillies Sprint (5 ½ Furlong)- Total purse G$3,750,000
BM. Soat Locally Bred Dash (5 ½ Furlong)- Total purse G$2,812,500
P. Jagdeo E-Class (One Mile)- Total purse G$2,812,500
Jagmohan F-Class (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
ARONCO H-Class (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
C.I. H3 N.W.3 (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
Avinash Local Maidens (One Mile)- Total purse G$2,812,500
Big G’s J-Class (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
Garen Pro K-Class (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
Sawh L Class Sprint (One Mile)- Total purse G$1,875,000
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