And they’re off: Guyana Cup showdown set for today

The excitement in Guyana’s horse racing is higher than a skyscraper. All the top horses from near and far will be out to battle today, Sunday, August 17, at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice.
This golden event and mega concert will see the feature race pay out a whopping $20 million, and the top horse will walk away with the prestigious Guyana Cup crown and $10 million.

Defending champion Olympic Kremlin will have to be better than good, as the feature race at this Guyana Cup will feature 13 high-profile horses.
More than 100 horses will run in the 11-racer event, and newly imported horses are guaranteed to ignite and challenge the experienced horses.
A target will be on the back of Slingerz Racing stables, the current ringleaders and champion stables. All eyes will be particularly on the reigning champion Olympic Kremlin. The champion horse will run in gate one, and a Brazilian jockey is expected to pilot.
Rain has been around the ancient county, and the track will have moisture. Olympic Kremlin could relish the moisture, while some other horses could find it difficult.
Javed Ali, the chief of Slingerz Racing stables, is expecting the best from his three horses in the Guyana Cup feature. He also reflected on his recent Guyana Cup win, and he spoke about the challenges ahead of the mega event.
“Winning is what I like most about horse racing. The joy of seeing the animals grow from strength to strength is good.”
“One of the major challenges is the track condition in the rainy season. We also have to import vets and feed. Those are the challenges to get the horses the best feed,” Ali disclosed.
He added, “Last year Olympic Kremlin won the Guyana Cup. We were expecting John Bull to win, but seeing Kremlin come from behind and win the race was really amazing. It is something you can’t explain.”
“This year at the Guyana Cup we have Olympic Kremlin, El Tarzan and Ritorna Vincentori. “So far, we have been having a good run, and we expect the same at Guyana Cup,” Ali said. ”
In addition to Olympic Kremlin, the feature race will have the likes of Reo do Brincadenia, El Tarzan, Data Man, Mapa Do Brasil, Anthem King, Frontline Warrior, Loyal Company, Spankhurst, Stormy Victory, Nolo Contesto, Ritorna Vincetori and Stat.
Gates for the grand one-day Guyana Cup will open from 09:00h.