As the horse racing season gathers momentum another mega card is in the making. On Sunday march 18, the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club will host their annual Post-Phagwah meet at Bush Lot Farm.
In all, there are six races cared for day with the main event being for horses classified “E” and Lower galloping over a distance of seven furlongs. The winner will ride off with $700,000 and a trophy while the second place finisher will collect $350,000 and a trophy. Third and fourth place finishers will not leave empty handed but will collect pocket $175,000 and a trophy and $88,000 and a trophy respectively.
Heated action is predicted on March at the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club
Other events carded for the day will see animals classified K and Lower competing for the first place prize of $160,000 over a distance of six furlongs; H and Lower running over seven furlongs for a winning purse of $300,000; L and Lower for a $150,000 first prize over a distance of five furlongs; I and J and Lower for a $200,000 top prize over a distance of six furlongs and the L Class none winners going for five furlongs for the winning prize of $120,000 and a trophy.
Executives of the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club have confirmed that the early interest is high judging from the overwhelming number of entries so far, however, horse owners will have until March 11 to finalize their participation.
Some sponsors to date include, Ansa Mc Al, DDL, Torginol Paints, Ganesh Parts and General Store, Republic Bank, Dalip Trading, KSM Investments, Mohamed’s Enterprise and Noble House Seafoods.
