Alado to contend on newly-laid all-weather surface at Bush Lot, WCB

Top racing steed Alado would be in contention in the Race of Champions, according to his trainer Nasrudeen ‘Junior’ Mohamed. This highly anticipated meet is being staged at the Bush Lot United Turf Club (BLUTC) on the West Coast of Berbice today, April 30, 2023.
Unbeaten in his two career starts, in which he won the Guyana Cup and the President’s Cup, Alado will today be contending alongside other top horses Ice Kreem Sundae, Queen Domina, Jessica’s Pride and Converter.
His trainer Junior Mohamed has said, “In the interest of the animal, we did not race at Port Mourant. He was fit to race, but we took precautionary measures. He will be racing today. I am not worried about him sprinting, he is a versatile horse.”
With the surface of the Bush Lot race track being newly relaid, transforming it into an all-weather track, Mohamed was asked if it would impact Alado’s running style, and he responded, “The track will be a challenge for all horses, but it will be a better surface for all of them. As it will be the first time the horses will be competing on such a surface, no one has any advantage.”
Asked for more information on the track and facility, Mohamed explained, “The weather was like a seat belt, it helped. Belt was still against us, because of some of the work we needed to do. The rain impacted on that work, (but) the facility is now fully completed, but it is something for the people of Bush Lot. I am happy to announce that the people of Bush Lot will have a venue that is theirs, and it is for them to protect.”
Mohamed declared, “I have to thank (BLUTC) President Dharmindra Dharamjit for the help his club has given us, and the opportunity to transform the facility. I have to thank the workers who worked several nights to make this race day possible.”
Mohamed pleaded, “I am requesting horsemen and patrons to come early. All jockeys are also asked to be on the premises one hour before the post time of the first race. We will like to share some advice to them, so that all the races could run of on time. I will like to wish all a successful and an enjoyable day.”