Pre-independence horse racing meet postponed

Fans of that very beloved sport touted as the preserve of kings will regrettably have to wait just a little bit longer to witness the much anticipated Pre-Independence Horse Race Meet that was scheduled for today at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club on the Corentyne Coast in Berbice, since rain has forced organisers to reschedule this activity. The decision to postpone was made yesterday, and organiser of the meet, Justice (retd) Cecil Kennard, told this newscast that the weather on the Corentyne Coast in East Berbice has not been favourable of late. As such, he has been left with absolutely no choice other than to postpone the event for a date to be announced in due course.

Fifty horses had been slated to compete at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club at Bush Lot Farm on the Corentyne Coast on Tuesday. Some $2 million in cash prizes had been up for grabs, with the feature attraction on the seven-race card being the H Class and Lower race, which had had a top purse of $240,000; while the 2nd place winner would have received $120,000; third place winner $60,000, and fourth $30,000.
When this meet is eventually staged, it will be run under the rules of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority.
Contact can be made with Justice (retd) Kennard on 623-7609 or 225-4818 for new information on the staging of this event.