Easter Cup Horse Meet: Stolen Money confident of winning

– But cautious of Spankhurst and Bossalina

Fresh from a crushing win at the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club last Sunday, the handlers of Stolen Money are confident of winning the Easter Cup Horse Meet at Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday, March 31.
However, Winston Appadu, veteran jockey and trainer of Stolen Money, has noted that the champion horse of the Simply Royal Racing Stables is cautious of Spankhurst and Bossalina, presently two of the top horses in Guyana.
“That win was perfect for us, because we did some good work on Stolen Money to get him fit. The win for Stolen Money was no surprise, we prepared them properly,” Appadu said after Sunday’s victory.
Looking ahead to the Easter Cup Horse Meet, Appadu said: “I think we have a good chance again. The horse is on good form.”

It is important to note that the Port Mourant track is larger than the one at Bush Lot. Despite the difference in size, Appadu remains upbeat that Stolen Money can adapt to the different track and win.
“Port Mourant track is a good track for the horses. No complains. The track is a bit bigger, but it will suit Stolen Money. The turns are wider, and it will be a bit better,” he has said.
Asked about Stolen Money’s chances against greater opponents, Appadu said: “Spankhurst is a good horse, and so is Bossalina, but they still have to look out for Stolen Money; that is the horse to beat.”
The Easter Cup Horse Meet is slated for Port Mourant, and G$10 million in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. According to the provisional programme, eight races are on the cards.
The feature event is the Easter Cup, which will be open to all horses and will be run over a distance of 1700 metres for a top cash prize of G$1,500,000.
Among the other races on the day’s card are the three-year-old Guyana and West Indian-bred; H3 & Lower non-winners in Guyana five years and over; the ‘E’ Class, ‘L’ Class & J 3 maiden; the ‘G’ & Lower and first-time West Indies starters; J & Lower four years and above; and the race for four-year-old West Indies and Guyana-bred horses.
All races are to be run under the guidance of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority rules, and races are subject to change. Only jockeys with less than five (5) wins for 2023 would be allowed to ride in the ‘L’ Class and J3 maiden. No non-Guyanese jockey would be allowed to compete.
Entries for the Easter Cup Horse Meet would be closed on March 25, 2024.
Persons to contact for entries are: Dennis, on 640- 6396; Fazal, on 611-1141; Buju, on 658-7637; Shazeena/ Rose/Vanessa on 322-0789, 5-and Ginjo, on 618-7278.
Horse owners are asked to contact Ginjo on telephone 618-7278 for any info or queries.
The Easter Cup Horse Meet is being sponsored by KP Jagdeo General Contractors, Jumbo Jet, and Old Broom Longue.