Appadu consolidates position as Guyana’s top jockey for 2024

Jockey Ronaldo Appadu has consolidated his position as Guyana’s leading jockey for 2024.
Fresh from registering three first place wins at the Jumbo Jet Race of Champions meet, where he piloted Stolen Money to a remarkable victory in the feature event, young jockey Appadu has chalked up 74 points and earned G$879,375 in fees.
He has recorded nine first-place wins, seven second-place wins, three third-place wins, and two fourth-place wins in 24 starts in 2024.

Veteran jockey Colin Ross sits in second place in the quest to be considered Guyana’s top jockey for 2024. He has chalked up 58 points, and has earned fees of G$717,950. Ross, who was the jockey of the year in 2023, has registered seven first-place wins, six second-place wins, two third-place wins, and one fourth-place win in 24 starts this season.
Trinidadian jockey Kiran Razack has 38 points, while Yovin Kissonchand has 31 points. Nicholas Patrick has 26 points, Quinton Kellman has 24, Kevin Paul has 16, and Rico Hernandez has 14. They are the other jockeys trailing in terms of points this season.

The next race day is set for July 1 at Port Mourant. The May 26 meet was cancelled earlier this week, organizers citing horse owners requiring more time to prepare horses.
Guyana Cup 2024 is set for August 11 at Rising Sun Turf Club. That grand meet will be organized by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee, and top horses are expected to feature. Importantly, the importation process for new horses has already begun.
Promoters and the relevant authorities are working towards having legislation in place to govern horse racing in Guyana. All systems should be in place for the greatly anticipated Guyana Cup race day. This impending legislation is aimed at establishing a recognized Guyana Horse Racing Authority tasked with regulating major stables, officials, jockeys, and handlers.
The legislation initiative comes after previous attempts had been made in this regard in 2014, and key elements include provisions to address violations, expand the Authority’s membership, introduce term limits, and implement licensing for owners, jockeys, and trainers.
This development is expected to bring clarity, structure, and oversight to the horse racing industry in Guyana, marking a significant step toward its formal recognition and regulation.
The likes of jockeys Appadu and Ross will also have to adjust to new settings when the legislation comes into effect.