Nand Persaud Group of Companies’ Sprint Classic set for August 11

As the intensity of the rainy season gradually subsides, horse racing fanatics have begun anticipating a special treat, because the highly charged annual Sprint Classic of the Nand Persaud Group of Companies is set for an August 11 launch at the company’s racing facility at Macedonia Estate, Number 36 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
This event will feature racing in seven categories as Guyana’s top horses battle for supremacy over 880 and 660 yards, with more than $4M in cash, trophies and other incentives up for grabs.
The feature event will be for horses classified E and Lower, and will be run over 880 yards, or 4 furlongs, for a winning purse of $300,000 and a trophy.
There is an event wherein 2-year-old animals race over 660 yards for a winning take of $150,000 and a trophy.
The event for animals classified J and Lower will be run over 4 furlongs for a take home prize of $150,000 and a trophy.
There is an event for animals classified K and Lower which will be run over 3 furlongs for a winning take of $140,000 and a trophy.
There are three L class races to be run over 3 furlongs. One is strictly for stallions and another is strictly for mares, and both carry a winning prize of $100,000 and a trophy. The other L class event will see non-earners from the other two L class races competing over three furlongs for a winner’s prize of $100,000 and a trophy.
The champion jockey, trainer and stable will all be rewarded with trophies and other incentives, compliments of Ramesh Sunich of the Trophy Stall.
Persons interested in entering animals in these races are invited to contact Mohini on 600-4728, or Amanda on 618-5966.
Boasting the only horseracing facility where the horses run in a straight line from start to finish, the Nand Persaud Group of Companies has the complete package: racing track, promotional group, race horses, and stables. The company also produces, imports, and sells feed.
This event is being promoted through Sky Plus Incorporated promotion group.