The challenge thrown out by Javed Ali of Slingerz Racing Stable (SRC) to Nasrudeen “Junior” Mohamed of Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee (JJTRC) has been accepted.
Mohamed confirmed the rematch offered by Ali for Guyana Cup winner Easy Time to redeem his reputation against John Bull, who defeated him in The President’s Cup race meet on Sunday .
Mohamed responded, “Congratulations must first go to our T20 cricket team, Guyana Amazon Warriors. They brought tears of joy to people and lifted the country. It was a magnificent performance. They delivered for the nation finally. Captain Imran Tahir must be congratulated.”
Nasrudeen “Junior” Mohamed
In speaking about the rematch, Mohamed said, “Let me first congratulate Javed, Jockey Nobel Abrego, and horse John Bull on their victory over Easy Time in last Saturday’s President’s Cup Match Race.”
The race was the eighth race over 1400 metres at Rising Sun Turf Club (RSTC).
Commenting on the contest in which the horses were locked in battle and moved like one horse, Mohamed remarked, “I am not going to make any excuses. Abrego is a very experienced rider. Javed is investing a lot of money to help develop the industry. He is deserving of this success, and as stated no excuse for the defeat. This is a good opportunity for other owners to recognise that horses are made to beat each other.”
“I am happy Javed has offered me the opportunity for Easy Time to redeem his reputation. We will have to bring our best for that rematch, and will be there. We have to work out the details, and when this is done, we will let the dedicated racing fans know.”
Commenting on the day’s racing, Mohamed, who won one race on the eight-race card, and had his Derby winner, T&T-bred Firecracker soundly beaten into third by Guyana-bred roan/grey filly Rachel stated, “I have to congratulate the connections of Rachel on their horse’s victory in the (rich) three-year-old contest. I bow my hat to Rachel, and her team. This was the best result on the day. This is what dreams are made of. And the ‘Cheefoons’ deserve only the best. Their dedication, and sacrifice have paid off handsomely. I heard that they have intention of investing Rachel and Hartland’s winning from the President’s Cup card into another horse. I wish them all the best. This is confidence in the sport, passion, and love of the game. Rachel will go down in the history books as a very good Guyana-bred horse.”
