With the largest purse up for grabs in the 10th annual Guyana Cup, the top teams in horse racing are looking to make a big impact and walk away winners this Sunday at the Port Maurant Turf Club, Berbice.
The Elcock stable is the most successful stable to date; having four titles under its belt and will be looking to make it five come Sunday.
Colin Elcock is a third generation horse trainer and has already stated that horse racing runs through his veins.
As Elcock looks to close in on his fifth title, he said, “At the moment, the changing in weather patterns have made it frustrating to get the horses but all is going good.”
Elcock added that he sees himself as an entertainer and this event provides a lot of people with a job, mentioning that he will be heading out to give spectators a wonderful display of horse racing while uniting the people.
He added that at the end of the day, one will be looking to walk away with the top prize.
The Chris Jagdeo stable is also gearing up for the top horse race meet of the year and with the Jamaican horse “Call Me Boss” representing this team, there is every chance they could emerge winners.
The team mentioned that their preparations were halted by the constant rains but is confident that they will be ready for the event.
They went on to say that the competition has really heated up this year with top quality horses running.
Mahendra Persaud has imported several horses from Canada and will also be in contention for the top prize this Sunday.
Persaud, who was out of the competition for a few years, will be returning with the likes of “Brave Sky” and his experience should be a handful come race day.
He too is looking forward for a sunny day and a good track to better his chances in the competition.
Like the local teams, the international teams are looking forward to the meet but the weather and track remains on their minds.
Angelica Hilversum, who is here for the second time, noted that she is here with her own horse from Suriname. She pointed out that the track is muddy when it rains which is making it a bit tough for the international horses to get familiar with but is enjoying the experience.
Fellow Surinamese Danny Grummels thanked the organisers of the Guyana Cup for including them, indicating that in Suriname, horse racing is very small and this will give them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
He revealed that his contingent has brought four horses but are not so familiar with the mud track, as they are accustom to sand.
Excitement will be very high as “Boefen” will be making his track debut in Guyana for the Suriname team alongside stalwart, “Axe Jumper”.
Thirty million dollars will be up for grabs this Sunday when these horses go on display to make history.
