Appadu leads Guyana jockey points standing after race 4

Jockey Ronaldo Appadu sits at the top of the jockey points standing with 59 points after race four in Guyana this year. Appadu, who piloted Stolen Money to some exciting races, recorded six wins, seven second-place, three third-place and one fourth-place spot in his 21 starts this year thus far, while seasoned jockey Colin Ross sits in second with 41 points.
Ross, who was the Jockey of the Year in 2023, has piloted Spankhurst to major wins. He has also recorded six first-place, two second-place, two third-place and one fourth-place spot in his 19 starts this season. Appadu has a total earning of $674,375, while Ross has a total earning of $623,750.

Yovin Kissonchand had 18 starts and recorded four wins. He sits in third place on the jockey points standing with 31 points, earning $236,250. Trinidadian jockey Kiran Razack had 12 starts and has 28 points. These top jockeys and others will be aiming to extend their lead and go beyond when the Race of Champions meet runs off on April 28. That race will be at the Rising Sun Turf Club and will be hosted by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee.
Quinton Kellman (fifth); Kevin Paul (sixth); Nicholas Patrick (seventh); Vishal Ramnarine (eighth); 18-year-old Kishawn Pereira (ninth) and Dillion Khelawan (tenth) round out the top 10 jockeys after four races thus far for the 2024 season.
According to Guyana Horse Racing, a first place is equal to five points, while a second place is equal to three points. Third place is two points while fourth place is one point. Five horses must start before third place is given and seven horses must start before fourth place is given.