JS Racing Stable made a major statement at the Kennard Memorial Turf Club Boxing Day Meet, capturing Champion Stable honours at Bush Lot Farm on the Corentyne Coast on Friday.
The stable secured two classic victories, along with one second-place and one fourth-place finish, at a meet which featured over $10 million in prize money.
The marquee Sunny Kharag Stakes, run over one mile and offering more than $4 million, including a $2 million winner’s purse, was won by Mapa Do Brazil of JS Racing Stable. Ridden by Renaldo Appadhu, Mapa Do Brazil produced a strong mid-pack surge to defeat Loyal Company into second, with Anthem King finishing third. Stablemate Order and Progress placed fourth.
The Five Furlong Sprint Classic was claimed by Stats of Master Z Racing Stable, edging Regal Man of JS Racing Stable in a thrilling photo finish. Night Beacon and Morning Colours completed the placings.
JS Racing Stable also secured victory in the G and Lower Race as Mulan, again ridden by Appadhu, led from start to finish ahead of Red Ruby and Theory of Colours.
In other results, All The Time won the Guyana-bred Two-Year-Old Maiden Race over She’s A Dancer and Miracle Boy.
Country Rock captured the I and Lower Race ahead of Top Gun and Sarkar, before returning to win the L and K Class Event for Big G Racing Stable over Republican and Sarkar.
The L Class Event was won by Regal Surprise, followed by Doctor J, Miss Simpson, and She’s A Monica.
At the end of the meet, JS Racing Stable finished as the top stable, with Big G Racing Stable placing second. Renaldo Appadhu was named Top Jockey of the event.
Football: GFF Super 16 Cup
Moving into football, action resumed in the 2025 GFF Super 16 Cup on Friday at the National Training Centre in Providence.
In match one, GDF FC delivered a dominant 7–0 victory over Mahaica Determinators. Shemar Scott and Makhaya Jarvis both netted braces, while Stephen McDonald, Jeffrey Pereira, and Jaden Harris added a goal each.
In match two, Elite League Champions secured a commanding 4–0 win over Monedderlust FC, with goals from Raushan Rich, Kelsey Benjamin, Kemar Beckford, and Cardel Benbow.
Super 16 action continued tonight with Western Tigers facing GDF FC, while GPF FC meet Slingerz FC in the late fixture.
Women’s Division One League
More football now, as playoff action concluded in the 2025 GFF Division One Women’s League on Saturday.
In the third-place playoff, Santos FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Fruta Conquerors, with Gabriel Rivera scoring the decisive goal.
In the grand final, league champions GDF FC produced a composed 2–0 win over GPF FC, courtesy of goals from Shenessa Cornelius and Glendy Lewis.
Individual honours saw Deena Fredericks of GDF FC named Best Goalkeeper, Jenelle Edmondson of GPF FC winning Top Scorer, and Aaliyah Christie of GDF FC crowned Tournament MVP.
Kashif & Shanghai Futsal Tournament
Still in football, quarterfinal action continued in the 2025 Kashif and Shanghai President’s Futsal Tournament at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
In schoolboys action:
- New Central High School defeated Annandale Secondary 3–0.
- Westminster Secondary edged Hope Secondary 3–1.
- West Ruimveldt Secondary dominated St. John’s College 6–0, led by a four-goal haul from Jeremiah Griffith.
- Dolphin Secondary blanked VYC Academy 4–0.
In senior men’s quarterfinals:
- Bomb Squad edged Team Cruel 6–4 in a thriller.
- Road Warriors demolished Team Family 11–1.
- Bent Street A defeated Kingston 6–3.
- Sparta Boss overcame Stabroek Ballers 5–2.
Semifinal action in both categories continues on Tuesday, December 30, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Cricket
Finally, in cricket, the Guyana Cricket Board has announced its Senior Women’s Squad for the upcoming CG United Super50 and T20 Blaze Championships.
Injury has ruled out West Indies all-rounder Cherry-Ann Fraser.
The squad will be captained by Shemaine Campbell, with Ashmini Munisar serving as vice-captain.
The squad includes:
Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Realeanna Grimmond, Nyia Latchman, Kayshia Schultz, Laurene Williams, Latoya Williams, Analesia D’Aguiar, Plafianna Millington, Mandy Mangru, Feona Benjamin, and Tremaine Marks.
Reserve players are:
Cyanna Retemiah, Letisha Jordan, Crystal Durant, Tiea Isaacs, Anastecia Valenzuela, Tifeny La Rose, Sarah Bheir, and Nyomi Barkoye.
The team will assemble for an encampment from January 2 to January 7, under Head Coach Tremaine Smart, with Clive Grimmond serving as Assistant Coach and Manager. The focus will be on defending the T20 Blaze title and mounting a strong challenge in the Super50 tournament.
