Mapa Do Brasil storms to victory in Kennard’s Memorial horse race

By Brandon Corlette

Class was class as Mapa Do Brasil of Js Racing Stables stormed to another victory at Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club, Bush Lot Village, East Berbice.
It was almost déjà vu, but this time the feature race was nine furlongs, and Mapa Do Brasil, piloted by Ronaldo Appadu, was unfazed by the extra distance.
Grande Rainha, who was impressive for second, was running down the Js horse but in the end, it was the class of Appadu that prevailed. Stormy Victory ran third and Companheiro Lea finished fourth. Initially, only three horses were in the feature race, but two more horses were added.
Js Racing Stables was the stable of the year in 2025, and it has already been in the front seat of the winners’ row in 2026. Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club has been a favourable venue for Js.

In the opening race of the day, which started under glorious sunshine, Perfect Trip won by six lengths to claim the top spot in the L Class Maiden. Top Rankin finished second followed by Citation and Catch the Cat rounded out the top four finishers.
First-time starter Manisha displayed top speed to secure a comfortable win in the three-year-old Guyana-bred maidens. In a packed field, Miracle Boy finished in second place while Granite Storm came in third and Glory Queen finished fourth.
In race three, the H Class which had the more familiar horses, Here Comes Heidi dominated the field and displayed good form.  Amicable Kate had a good outing, but had to settle for second while Mulan ran third and Sydney ran fourth.
The K Class and Lower had 10 horses riding for glory, but Republican of the Elcock Racing Stables was the top horse. Sakar ran second while Regal Surprise and Heartland rounded out the top four.
Jagdeo Racing Stables returned to the top of the podium after Frontline Warrior led the charge in the F Class and Lower. Stolen Money had a solid return finishing second while Full Liberty ran third.
Race seven, J Class and Lower was the final race of the day. Top Gun shot the last fire in the finale tipping Hayley (second). Bin Laden ran third while Three D Movie edged Sakar for fourth.
The next race day will be the all-important Easter Cup on April 5 at the Port Mourant Turf Club. Horses will be running towards glory as the Easter Cup is the second nomination day for the Guyana Cup on August 23.