Mapo Da Brasil pulls off victory in Boxing Day horse race classic

By Brandon Corlette

JS Racing Stables ended 2025 with a bang as Mapo Da Brasil claimed a stunning win at the Boxing Day horse race event.
The Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club produced some scintillating races despite the rain across the ancient county during the Christmas season, but the vocal crowd at Bush Lot Farm on the Corentyne witnessed high-quality racing.
Piloted by Guyanese jockey Ronaldo Appadu, Mapo Da Brasil edged out Loyal Company (second) and Anthem King (third) in the one-mile feature event.

Loyal Company of the Jagdeo Racing Stables led the race throughout until the final takedown from Mapo Da Brasil, who sealed the G$2 million prize. Anthem King, who was the favourite and fresh from a win earlier this month at Port Mourant, was equally impressive but had to settle for third. Order and Progress ran fourth in the feature race.
Race one started with the L Maiden and L Non-Earner. In a packed field, Regal Surprise emerged as victor, while Doctor J displayed a spirited effort to finish second. Miss Simram ran third, and She’s a Monica came in fourth.
The Open Sprint was a classic that lived up to its name. Master Z’s horse, Stat, ran towards glory with a thrilling win, finishing ahead of Regal Man. Jockey Colin Ross switched to top gear and took the inside to win by the smallest of margins. Night Beacon ran third, while Morning Colours came in fourth.
It was another cracking finish in the two-year-old maidens. She’s a Dancer was in the lead, but All The Time took the top spot with 100 metres to go. Miracle Boy came third, followed by Granite Storm. In that race, two jockeys were unseated, but no injuries were sustained by either man.
In the L & K Open race, which was the fourth race of the day, Country Rock finished first while Republican finished second. Sakar ran third, and Secret Silence came fourth.

Milan emerged as the winner in the G & Lower, while the Jagdeo Racing Stables duo, Red Ruby and Theory of Colours, came second and third, respectively.
Country Rock, piloted by the leading jockey for the year, Yovin Kissoonchand, won the J and Lower. Top Gun finished second, followed by Sakar and Dr J in that order. The next race day will be on January 4, 2026, at Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice.