27-year-old Guyanese horse owner strikes gold in USA

Dads Good Runner, a horse owned by 27-year-old Guyanese Kevin Stephenson Prince, has produced a stunning win in the ‘Belmont at the Big A’ in New York last weekend in the United States of America.
According to Prince, with the competition this horse faced, there were some nerves going into the race.
“Going into the race with Dads Good Runner, I was a bit nervous with the competition. But I knew he was well prepared for the race, and I was hoping he got the perfect trip; which he had (when he) went out the lead and never look back,” Prince said.

Passionate about racing horses, this overseas-based Guyanese began engaging in the sport at a tender age. In fact, racing horses runs proverbially in his family’s veins, and, he noted, his father and uncle were horse owners.
“My uncle was a jockey/ trainer, where I spent most of (the) time being around (him), and where I learnt a lot about horses. It’s been my passion since then. As a youth, I started having my own horses in Guyana, which I won a few races with,” Prince disclosed.
While success is sweet, Prince has had his fair share of challenges in racing horses. He said, “After migrating to the United States, my dream was to own a race horse and win a race here in the USA.” His dream became a reality after that dominant win last weekend.
“I felt very accomplished, knowing that I came from Guyana with a dream at a young age and made it a reality at the age of 27,” he said.
He has also said he is impressed with the growth occurring in Guyana’s horse racing industry.
“I always love racing horse in Guyana, and will continue to do so. Guyana’s horse racing is building rapidly, and with the aim of legislation, we will only go forward,” he said.
Prince has acquired lot of experience while racing in the USA. He had had to change a few trainers, but found success when he teamed up with fellow Guyanese Randi Persaud, a trainer.
“There were some challenges I had faced during my journey, which I had took a year to get my victory. I had a few second and third places along the way, and had to change a few trainers, until I teamed up with my fellow Guyanese trainer Randi Persaud. I continue to believe in myself and my knowledge of horses to overcome any obstacles,” Prince explained.
With age on his side, Prince will be hoping to make further strides in the horse racing fraternity.