Coast at D Big Yard: Ritorna Vincentori, Stat among 9 horses entered for feature race

Some of the biggest names in horse racing will gather at the Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday, September 28, for the much-anticipated Clash at D Big Yard. Nine top contenders are confirmed for the feature race, including former Horse of the Year Spankhurst, Summer Stakes winner Ritorna Vincentori, Stat, Stormy Victory, Companheiro Leal, Frontline Warrior, Full Liberty, Loyal Company, and Nova Sol.

The feature race will see these nine horses compete over 1600 metres (m) on what is arguably the largest track in Guyana. Open to four-year-olds and over, the race carries a purse of $4 million, with the winner set to take home G$2 million. In addition to the feature event, seven other races are on the card, with a total cash payout of $10 million up for grabs on race day.
The three-year-old event, open to F Class horses, will feature notable contenders such as Barbara, Full Force, Gryphon, Morning Colours, Oy Vey, and Principal Joaquim. Meanwhile, the G Class & Lower race will be open to F Class West Indian-bred non-winners in Guyana for 2025. American Traveller headlines that entry, which also includes Emotional Damage, Just Exhale, Red Ruby, and Soca Harmony.
The H Class & Lower race, open to three-year-old West Indian-bred horses in Guyana, will feature eight entries. The field includes Afridi, Amicable Kate, Here Comes Heidi, Mulan, Princess Zanaya, Sexy Eyes, Soca Synergy, Supreme Leader, and Sydney.
The two-year-old West Indian-bred race will feature a strong field, including All the Time, Black Beauty, Diplomatic Queen, Fire Bird, He’s a Star, Hits My Time, Lady of My Dream, Little Tic Toc, Miracle Boy, Monica Time, Risen Star, and Secret Sire.
Meanwhile, the J3 and lower race, open to Guyana-bred three-year-old horses, will see entries such as Election, Enemy Maker, I Will Have Another, Little Fannie, River Dance II, Ruff Time, Silence Secret, and Three D Movie.
Ten horses have secured entry in the J/K/L Maidens and Guyana-bred first-time starters race. The line-up includes Another Star, Citation, Doctor J, Easy Bella, Jetline, Patriotism, Perfect Trip, Storm Prince, Top Rankin, and World Boss.
The L Class open race will feature six contenders: Bin Laden, Donald Trump, Kiss, Republican, Risky Affairs, and Sarkar. Gates at the Port Mourant Turf Club will open at 12:30h for what promises to be an exciting day of racing.