Newly imported Sand Pipes delivered a dominant performance to win the feature race at the 18th Guyana Cup on Sunday, completing a successful day for the Jumbo Jet Racing Stable at the Rising Sun Turf Club.
With jockey Jose Da Silva in the saddle, Sand Pipes produced a well-timed run in the one-mile contest and crossed the finish line in one minute, 44 seconds.
I’m Sam, representing JS Racing Stables, finished second, while Santorini and Vitruvian completed the top four. Established contenders Stat, defending champion Dataman and former Guyana Cup winner Olympic Kremlin were unable to challenge the eventual winner.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr joined the winning connections and other officials in the winner’s circle following Sand Pipes’ victory.
The feature race brought the curtain down on an exciting 14-race programme, with approximately $66 million in cash and prizes at stake.
Heartland, owned by Jonathan Cheefoon, opened the day with victory in the L Class Sprint for horses yet to win three races. Last season’s champion jockey Yovin Kissoonchand guided Heartland home ahead of Private Dancer II, Perfect Trip and Citation.
Daring Move of JS Racing Stables followed with a comfortable win in the one-mile H3 non-winner-of-three contest for three-year-old horses. Jumbo Jet’s Head of the Class placed second, while Fire Bird and Mufasa finished third and fourth, respectively.
GT Boss, owned by Perreira Racing Stable, prevailed in a competitive eight-horse field in the K Class and Lower race. Spank Me finished second, followed by Lion Heart and Bin Laden.
There was further excitement in the fourth race when Bourbon Blitz denied the highly regarded Here Comes Heidi in the F3 and Lower event. Here Comes Heidi, previously owned by Jagdeo Racing Stables and now racing for Biso Racing Stables under trainer Randolph Gray, had to settle for second. Stormy Victory finished third.
Republican II of Elcock Racing Stable won the J/K/L Maidens race, beating Damage Control, World Boss and Patriotism.
JS Racing Stables collected its second victory of the programme when Three D Movie defeated Top Gun in the J Class Open to H3 non-earners. Republican placed third, while Just Exhale finished fourth.
Theory of Colors then secured consecutive victories for Jagdeo Racing Stables with another impressive performance in the H Class race. Sydney and Mulan were among the closest challengers, while Angry Bird also featured in the placings.
Barbara, representing Jumbo Jet Racing Stable, won the E Class event under experienced jockey Colin Ross. Ritorna Vincetori finished second, ahead of Gryphon and Companheiro Leal.
Kissoonchand completed a double when he piloted Brilliant Bride to victory in the locally bred dash. Scars of Glory placed second, with Ocean Star taking third.
Debutant Calypso Queen of Slingerz Racing Stable produced one of the day’s most dramatic victories in the two-year-old imported juvenile fillies sprint. Calypso Queen edged Jagdeo Racing Stable newcomer Baytown Ona in a close photo finish, while She’s No Joke and Mischievous Girl were the other finishers.
Ross added another victory when he guided Torpedo Jet to success in the Sir Balaji Guyana Derby. The jockey’s experience proved decisive as the Jumbo Jet runner defeated Miracle Boy, Summer Time and Glory Queen.
The imported Derby produced controversy after Prototype of Jagdeo Racing Stables was cornered by Royale Rocks, prompting a stewards’ inquiry. Prototype was listed as the winner, with Royale Rocks, Falcon Jet and Adios Baby completing the order.
Newly imported Sir London captured the Guyana Cup Sprint in one minute, four seconds. Norbello finished second, while Oy Vey and Nina’s Last Gift occupied the remaining places.
The other winning owners on the programme were Dhanessar Rampersaud with Bourbon Blitz and Brunson Cheefoon with Brilliant Bride. Sir London is owned by Dave Chattergoon, Dillon Sooklall and Lenio Roberto Alves Viera.
The next Guyana Cup is scheduled for Sunday, August 15, 2027.
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