Guyana Cup taking off with Air Services Limited

Guyana Cup will reach new heights this year as one of the most trusted names in Guyana’s aviation, Air Services Limited (ASL), has extended financial support to the Sunday August 14 mega- event.
Having more than fifty years of experience in the aviation industry, Air Services Limited has an impeccable track record in the areas of safety, efficiency and reliability. ASL has been an avid supporter of many local charities, and will now run for the upliftment of horse racing in Guyana.
The Guyana Cup, with a 14-year track record of success, was the brainchild of Nasrudeen “Senior” Mohamed, a humble man from Bush Lot, WCD. Horse racing is hailed “The Sport of Kings” and is viewed worldwide, generating revenue through direct and online gambling.
To execute an event on this scale is extremely costly and time consuming, especially after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. The challenges that warranted immediate attention were: the terrain for parking, the wooden stands, the track, and perimeter rails. With the upgrades being more than fifty percent complete, the venue is expected to be completely transformed come race day.
Thus far, over 30 thoroughbred horses have been imported, while at least five more are carded for importation by new horse owners. This magnitude of horses will undoubtedly make the competition even keener.
This comes after years of demand from local stables to The Jumbo Jet Racing Committee for more international horses that will ultimately raise the bar for the races.
ASL Captain Mazahar Ally indicated, “Our company has supported countless charity cases across Guyana, and we are proud to support Guyana Cup. Who knows, maybe next year ASL might enter the arena. Horse racing has grown tremendously in Guyana, and as a result, more jobs will be created. With Guyana’s rapid growth, more expats and foreigners are expected to attend these events, therefore increasing foreign exchange and revenue from concessioners at the event.
“Also, through social media, the country’s talents with jockeys will be showcased. So of course, we will support Guyana Cup 2022 one hundred percent this year,” he said.
The countdown has begun to the biggest horse racing event in the Caribbean, carded for Sunday August 14 at the Rising Sun Turf Club with over $30M in cash and prizes to be won.
The organizers are urging spectators to be at the turf club before noon to avoid the rush, and to use the indoor parking lot, which can easily accommodate more than 500 cars.
Guyana Cup is making a return since the 2019 running after an enforced break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.