THE much-anticipated first Triple Crown horse race meet, organised by Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee in association with Jumbo Jet Auto, commences today at the Rising Sun Turf Club.

Approximately 60 horses will compete in today’s first leg, and while turfies can expect an action-packed day, the day’s biggest event, the C-Class and Lower race, could be deemed somewhat disappointing in terms of the number of entries.
According to the Event Coordinator, Nasrudeen Mohamed, the feature race attracted four entries, with the likes of Vera’s Finally, Just Call Me Boss, Jack in my Style and Princess She is Not, set to compete against one another.

All eyes will be on Vera’s Finally, the Jumbo Jet horse racing stable thoroughbred, who was confirmed to be in great touch since being on the track locally.
While Vera’s Finally is definitely the race favourite, her three other competitors are also worthy of mention, so the prospect of a mouth-watering contest is definitely in the making.
Further, the other races have attracted the best race horses in the respective categories.
The second leg of the Triple Crown horse race meet will he held on April 1 at the Port Mourant Turf Club, while the third and final leg will take place at Rising Sun Turf Club on April 29.

According to Mohamed, over $20M in cash prizes and trophies will be up for the taking over the three race meets.
Both days at the Rising Sun facility, there will be the following first-place cash prizes in the respective classes: `C’ Class and Lower $1M; `F’ Class and Lower/E’ Class non-earners/last start $400 000; three-year-old Guyana-bred $350 000; `H1’ and Lower $300 000; `J/K’ and Lower $240,000; `K’ Class non-earner/last start $230 000; `L’ and Lower $200 000.
Note: Cash prizes will be awarded from first- to fifth-place.

For the Corentyne (Port Mourant) leg, the stakes will be higher and are as follows;: `C’ and Lower $1.2M; `F’ and Lower/`E’ Class non-earners/last start $500 000; Three-year-old Guyana bred $400 000; `H1’ and Lower $350 000; `J’/`K’ and Lower $240 000; `K’ Class non-earners/last start $200 000; and `L’ and Lower $150 000.

There will be bonuses for any horse that wins all three races in the `Triple Crown’ event with a maximum bonus payout of $500 000.
Admission to today’s race meet is $1500 for adults and children under 12 years of age will be admitted free. Parking and programme cost $1500 and $200 respectively.