The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly affected sports around the globe, and for the first time since the pandemic, horse racing action is set for a grand return at Number 36 Village on Sunday, March 5.
The race meet is being organised by the Nand Persaud Group of Companies (NPGC), through its Sky Plus Incorporated Promotion Group.
Flashback: Mohin Persaud shares a light moment with the British High Commisioner Jane Miller at a horse race event in Berbice. Also in photo are family of Persaud and Commisioner Miller
The races will be held at the Number 36 Village, Macedonia Estate, Corentyne, Berbice, on a straight track that features sprint classics only. This straight track is the only of its kind in Guyana, and races are expected to be run at 660 yards and 880 yards in length.
The NPGC a has the complete package which includes racing track, promotional group, race horses, and stables.
It is known for its innovation, generosity and organising ability and as a pacesetter for such. The company, with its head office located at its Rice Milling and Packaging Complex, at Number 36 Village, has a number of subsidiaries.
Top Horses will be on show during the sprint classic on March 5
Among them are its Retail and Wholesale Outlet at Corriverton, Blue Sky Tech at Tain, Amazonia Rice Outlet at Black Bush Polder, NPG Packaging and Plastic Inc at Wellington Park, its Agricultural and Machinery Department at No 36, International Communication INC at Tain and East Bank Demerara, the General Store at Rose Hall Town, and printing factory among others.
The company is also a leading player in the country’s green energy drive. On race day, a number of initiatives will be in place including slow-motion replay photo-finish cameras and a big screen for horse enthusiasts.
A number of prizes will be up for grabs including for the champion jockey, trainer, and stable. According to reports, the programme will be finalised and released shortly. Mohendra Persaud, who is well-known as Mohin, will be the coordinator of the event.
