CRAWFORD MEMORIAL TURF CLUB: Playing its part in fighting the coronavirus pandemic

Effect of coronavirus on horse racing…

By Timothy Jaikarran

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected the health systems of the world, and even Guyana has had to deal with issues brought on by the pandemic. All sporting disciplines have been put on indefinite hold as a solution is hoped for to combat the virus.

The Crawford Memorial Turf Club (CMTC) of Alness village, Corentyne Coast, East Berbice, a premier horse racing club, is anxiously awaiting restart of the horse racing season, but is scrupulously observing all health protocols relative to combatting COVID-19.
Having successfully hosted such events as the President’s Cup and the annual Phagwah and Mashramani Cup meetings, besides a plethora of other events, the club has settled down to await the passing of this pandemic, but says it has seen the dire consequences of not adhering to the COVID-19 protocols, and is urging citizens to practise social distancing and staying at home.
In a little chat with Guyana Times Sport,the CMTC was asked what it was doing to play its part in the fight against COVID-19, and President of the Turf Club, Marcel Crawford Jr, said, “Well, I have been preaching to people to practise social distancing and adhere to the curfew laws.
“A point to note is that there were some animals in a zoo in New York City. They contracted the virus, so we in Guyana have to be very careful in how we operate.
So, until this virus is combatted, we will not be hosting any events.
“The government had asked the people to practise good hygiene and virtually protect themselves, so therefore we are asking our fans to adhere to the strict regulations about helping to curb the corona,” Crawford explained.
Crawford has said he would like to thank the fans for always supporting his events, and he asks that they should stay safe and look forward for bigger and better events from the CMTC when everything is settled.