Appadu grateful for producing JS Racing Stables’ 1st “feature” win

JS Racing Stables is already a household name in Guyana’s horse racing. The consistency shown by the stables this year has been supreme. From placing second in the feature race on their debut Guyana Cup to a scintillating feature race win at the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club.
The success journey continues for the unofficial stable of the year, and the win on Boxing Day was the most memorable. According to Guyanese jockey Ronaldo Appadu, he was beyond grateful for giving JS Racing Stables their first-ever feature race win.

Owner of the stable, Jermaine Sripal, also highlighted that fans described Appadu’s riding on Mapa Do Brasil as international.
“First of all, I would like to thank God. I feel good about this win. I always wanted to give JS Racing Stables a big race win, and I did it today. I had it in my mind, but I didn’t get to compete as much this year, yet I am still competing.”
“As a jockey, you have to wake up early in the morning and put your mind to doing the work. You must get your body fit to be the best.”
Meanwhile, Sripal credited his entire team for their success in a short period. He also reflected on how Mapa Do Brasil’s entry into Guyana was not straightforward.
“Well, when Mapa came in, we had some transportation issues. We worked hard to get him up to a level, but on Boxing Day he proved his worth. He was a top horse in Brazil.”
“We were going to scratch Mapa on Boxing Day and run him on New Year’s, but it was a last-minute entry and a last-minute jockey change. Appadu rode like he was an international jockey; many people asked if he was from overseas. Appadu came up with his own plans on the day, and I left it all to him,” Sripal said.
He added, “Our second year in horse racing and being stable of the year is extraordinary. Our win goes out to our team for putting in the hard work.”
The next race day is set for January 4, 2026, at Rising Sun. JS Racing Stables had a good outing at that venue on Guyana Cup Day, and they are hoping to extend their purple patch on the opening race day of the new year.