Port Mourant Turf Club’s May 26 horse meet cancelled

The grand one-day horse meet that was to take place at the Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday, May 26, has been cancelled in a move to give horse owners more time to prepare their animals, according to the organizers.
The next horse meet on the racing calendar for 2024 is now scheduled for July 1 at Port Mourant.
Guyana Cup, organized by the Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee, is set for August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf Club.
The last day a race meet was held at the Rising Sun Turf Club was on April 28. That meet was labelled a “heist”, and Stolen Money stole the show with a remarkable comeback win over the esteemed Spankhurst.
Fans are promised more excitement in the upcoming races, with more fresh horses being imported for the major Guyana Cup event in August.
The promoters and the relevant authorities are also working behind the scenes to establish legislation to govern horse racing in Guyana with an aim to establish a recognized authority that is tasked with regulating stables, officials, jockeys and handlers.
This legislative initiative comes after previous attempts had been made in 2014, and key elements include provisions to address violations, expand the Authority’s membership, introduce term limits, and implement licensing for owners, jockeys, and trainers.
This development is expected to bring clarity, structure, and oversight to the horse racing industry in Guyana, marking a significant step toward its formal recognition and regulation.
All systems should be in place for the greatly anticipated Guyana Cup race day.