The first-ever Race of Champions horse racing meet organised by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee will be hosted on Sunday, December 2, at the Port Mourant Turf Club on the Corentyne coast of East Berbice.
‘Just Call Me Boss’
With 5 days remaining for the competition, organisers of the event are already setting things in place as they prepare for smooth sailing. Organisers are asking horse owners and jockeys, groomers and trainers to kindly follow the rules, to ensure the day’s proceedings are run in a smooth and orderly fashion.
Organisers are also asking animal owners to notify them of the events in which their animals are participating before race day.
To guarantee everything starts at the specified time, animal owners are asked to ensure their charges are ready for their races. As per international rules, if a jockey cannot be weighed, that jockey will be disqualified; and horses must be saddled and mounted within a ten-minute period.
Billed to commence at noon, the event would include several races, among which is the most anticipated rematch between “Vera’s Finally” and “Just Call Me Boss”.
The meet will consist of 10 races, among which are the following: The 1300 metre event in the C2 & Lower category, which guarantees the winner the cash prize of $1,937,500; and the 1500 metre F Class & Lower event, which has a first prize of $775,000. The other races are also expected to produce exciting outcomes for the packed day.
Entries will be accepted only via entry forms provided by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee.
For more information, interested persons are invited to contact Chandu Ramkisoon on 624-9063, 608-9063, or 232-0633; or Alan Padmore on 232-9115, 232-0811, or 232-0657; or Nikita Ross on 662-4668; or Ramnauth on 697-1979.
