Director of Sport showers praise on ‘family-oriented’ Guyana Cup

The 2024 Guyana Cup will be an event of significant difference, as while the quality of horse racing will be a spectacle, the day’s event at Rising Sun Turf Club on Sunday, August 11, will be family-oriented.

The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee decided to have a fun park where kids and the entire family can enjoy great fun while enjoying the races.

Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle was delighted with this imitative where the Guyana Cup organizers have made the 16^th running of this prestigious event a family affair.

The Director of Sport also provided an update on horse racing legislation during Sunday’s Guyana Cup press conference and drawing.

“The government of Guyana is moving quickly with the legislation since it will make it easier for horses. This speaks of order, and it is important that the organizers make this event a family-friendly environment. Other sports organizations should take a page out of the Guyana Cup organizers,” the Director of Sport said.

Furthermore, the Director of Sport, who was a former sports journalist, highlighted the growth of the sport. He reminisced on his days covering the sport of kings at various racetracks around Guyana, including Rising Sun, Alness, Bush Lot, and Port Mourant.

Meanwhile, Dr Dwight Waldron, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Livestock and Development Authority, shared that significant progress has been made on horse passports in Guyana.

“There has been good progress on horse passports for traveling to the Americas. Guyana will be able to move horses once legislation is implemented,” Waldron said.

Ten races are listed for the 2024 Guyana Cup programme, and over G$40 million in cash and prizes will be on offer.

With this year’s Guyana Cup purse being the biggest in the Caribbean, horses from various countries will be traveling to Guyana and battle for supremacy.

Rising Sun Turf Club will be transformed into an electrifying atmosphere for the entire family.

Kids will be treated to a fun park, and fans will be thrilled to have great vibes when the DJ competition takes center stage after the race.

Race time is 12:00 hours local time at Rising Sun.