– Brazilian horses expected; Post positions drawn

A RECORD total of 77 entries for the 2023 Edition of the Guyana Cup horse race meet was announced on Sunday, just one week before the event.

At a post drawing ceremony and reception at Plam Court in Georgetown, it was revealed that the 77 entries represent the largest in the 14-year Guyana Cup History.

Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee (JJTRC) member Irshad Mohamed, who revealed this, also told the gathering that this is tantamount to the work that the committee has been putting in.

To accent this, several horses are expected from Brazil, he said.

“To exemplify this success [for the Guyana], for the first time, Brazilian horses will be a part of the Guyana cup,” Mohamed added, stating that, “The track attendance for ticket sales are a new record.”

He added that the growing state of horse racing locally will see rapid development not only on track, but infrastructural wise, taking place.

Banks DIH, who are sponsors of the featured Guyana Cup race was well represented, through Training and Communications Executive, Sonya Forrester, who contended that they are once again happy to be onboard.

“We are excited to be a part of this event. We are happy to be partnering with the committee to ensure that the event is a success for all involved.”

Dennis De Roop who spoke on behalf of horse race owners said, “The Guyana cup race has become a household name not only in Guyana but around the racing circle overseas.”

Post draws
For the Associated Construction Derby Stakes, a 1600M (6 Furlong) event with a purse of 5.8 million dollars, Haley, owned and trained by Stuart Gonsalves will start in post one with Renaissance Man and Red Ruby both of Jagdeo Racing Stable in posts two and three respectively.

El Dorado Queen (Colwyn Adams) drew post four with Rachel (Bronson Cheefoon) in post five, Firecracker (J Narace and Jumbo Jet Racing Stable) in post six alongside Scandal (Jumbo Jet Racing Stable) in post seven.

For the Junior Sammy Sprint Classic, a 1,100m (5 ½ Furlongs) for a purse of 2.9 million dollars, You Cant Handle This (Ryan Pereira) drew post one alongside Hecho Con Amor (Slingerz Racing Stable) in post two, Glories Business (Big G) in post three and Converter (Slingerz Racing Stable) in post four.

Post five has Early Bird (Jumbo Jet Racing Stable) with Nice Company (Mahaicony Racing Stable), Creemore (Simply Royal Racing Stable) and Spankhurst (R Persaud and Jumbo Jet Racing Stable).

The Banks DIH Guyana Cup, over 1600m (6 Furlongs) for a purse of 9.6 million dollars will see El Tarzan (Slingers Racing Stable) starting in post one with Jessica’s Pride (Night Eyes Racing Stable) alongside in post two.

Post three will have defending Guyana Cup Champion Alado (Master Z racing Stable) alongside post four’s Our Stuie (Jagdeo Racing Stable) with Queen Domina (Slingerz Racing Stable) in post five.

The sixth post will be occupied by Wild Texas Tom (Jagdeo Racing Stable) with John Bull (Slingerz Racing Stable) in post seven, Easy Time (Master Z Racing Stable) in post 8, Bossalina (Deleep Esreepersaud) in post nine and Everesting (Master Z Racing Stable) in post 10.
The 10-card race is expected to begin at 11:30 hours at the Rising Sun Turf Club on August 13, 2023.