THE 18th running of the Guyana Cup will be an iconic horse-racing event. Rising Sun Turf Club will be transformed into a spectacle on Sunday, August 23, when top horses, jockeys, stables and trainers assemble to battle for the crown.
With more than G$66 million in cash and prizes up for grabs, this year’s Guyana Cup will ensure fans witness and remember the Guyana Cup as the most exciting sporting event in the country.
Fans will have more comfort, more visuals, a new and excited entrance, and a lot of giveaways, including a brand new SinoTruk pick-up.
For this year’s Guyana Cup, special emphasis will be placed on community engagements through gift vouchers for kids, and a special, designed kids fun zone will also be at the venue.
A new and excited entrance for easy access equipped with product sampling, and a redesigned infield to accommodate an all new VVIP elevated zones.
Screens will be strategically erected around the venue with maximum visibility, bringing instant replays and all information on jockeys and horses.
More than 700ft of additional covered bleachers will be added to the homestretch, so fans can feel the ground shake as their favourite horses reach the finish line.
A specially designed VIP brunch experience will also be at the venue for the first time in Guyana Cup history. Sponsored cabanas, will be available with each being distinct and representing a brand that is beloved.
With the absence of a mega concert, there will be a special choreographed presentation along the homestretch with performances from Guyana’s most talented artistes and dancers.
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 off at this year’s Guyana Cup.
The feature race which will be the Banks Guyana Cup will fetch a purse of G$22 million.
Additionally, one lucky patron will drive away with a brand new Sinotruk pick-up on Guyana Cup race day.
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
