Seven thoroughbred horses land here for Guyana Cup

Nova Sol, a Brazilian bred horse is expected to be one of the top
contenders at the Guyana Cup come August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf in Berbice.
Nova Sol, a Brazilian bred horse is expected to be one of the top contenders at the Guyana Cup come August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf in Berbice.

Ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Guyana Cup, seven top-tier Thoroughbred horses from around the globe have touched down on Guyanese soil.

All seven horses are expected to be in action at the 16th edition of the Guyana Cup which is slated for August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf Club in Berbice.

Top of the chain is ‘Stat’, a five-year-old chestnut gelding hailing from Florida, USA. Bred with exceptional lineage as the grandson of the legendary Unbridled’s Song it has  impressive career earnings exceeding $260 million in international competitions.

Meanwhile Novo Sol is another horse, a seven-year-old bay colt originally bred in Brazil, South America. 

The lineup also includes Loyal Company, a four-year-old bay gelding bred in Kentucky under the prestigious Godolphin stable, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai.

Also on board is Stormy Entry, a promising four-year-old bay gelding originating from Kentucky and boasting a lineage tied to the successful Point Of Entry, with a career earnings record exceeding $500 million. Stormy Entry brings a blend of talent and potential to the upcoming Guyana Cup.

Adding to the stellar lineup of elite Thoroughbred horses set to grace the tracks of Guyana for the historic Guyana Cup is Stormy Victory, a five-year-old Kentucky-bred colt.

Meanwhile, the sixth horse set to make her entrance on to the Guyana racing scene is Morning Colors, a seven-year-old New York-bred mare.

Lastly, the seventh horse to grace the Guyana Cup is the youngest competitor in the lineup, Oy Vey, a three-year-old Kentucky-bred bay colt.