Grove Crowned Inter-Village Champs; Matthew Nandu Slams Century in Antigua
By | Delwin Neblett|HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – From the turf clubs of Berbice to the international cricket grounds in Antigua, it was a weekend of high-octane sporting action for Guyanese athletes. Highlights include a dominant football final on the East Bank and a resilient batting display by the Guyana Harpy Eagles. Here is your Tuesday night sports update.
Horse Racing: Bush Lot Match Race Thrills Berbice Fans
The Bush Lot United Turf Club successfully hosted its “Match Race” horse meet in Berbice on May 1st. Scores of racing enthusiasts turned out to witness a series of highly anticipated head-to-head battles.
The day’s highlights included a fierce clash between Monica Time and Glory Queen, along with an exciting face-off between GT Boss and Summertime. The event served as a perfect precursor to the upcoming major meets on the regional calendar.
Horse Racing: Independence Meet Set for Port Mourant on May 31st
Jumbo Jet Events has officially announced that the 2026 Independence Horse Race Meet will return to the Port Mourant Turf Club on Sunday, May 31st.
Powered by Banks DIH, the meet is regarded as one of Berbice’s most lucrative sporting traditions. Fans can expect a star-studded lineup featuring Guyana’s elite horses, including Olympic Kremlin, Dataman, and Anthem King.
Football: Grove Dominates Kuru-Kururu to Claim Inter-Village Title
The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport’s 2026 East Bank Inter-Village Football Tournament reached its thrilling conclusion at the Eccles EE Ground on Sunday.
In the Grand Final, Grove put on a clinical performance to secure a 3-0 victory over Kuru-Kururu. The championship win was fueled by a brace from Dominic Garnette and a clinical strike from Lloyd Matthews. Earlier in the day, Herstelling claimed the third-place trophy following a narrow 1-0 win over Agricola.
Cricket: Shahid Ramzan Shines in GCC’s Commanding Win
In the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Enline Security Logistics Inc. U-17 Tournament, the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) delivered a masterclass against Queen’s College over the weekend.
National U-15 all-rounder Shahid Ramzan was the standout performer, first anchoring GCC’s innings with a brilliant 58 to help his team reach a total of 240. Ramzan then proved lethal with the ball, claiming 4-11 to dismantle the Queen’s College lineup, leading GCC to a massive 165-run victory.
Cricket: Matthew Nandu’s Unbeaten Century Leads Harpy Eagles’ Fightback
Action resumed on Monday for Day 2 of the 4-day warm-up match between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the West Indies Cricket Academy in St. John’s, Antigua.
After the Academy was eventually bowled out for 485, with Richie Looknauth taking 3-86 on the second morning, the Harpy Eagles responded with intent. Guyana reached 248-3 at stumps, led by a magnificent, unbeaten 110 from Matthew Nandu. Opening partner Tagenarine Chanderpaul contributed a steady 59. The Harpy Eagles head into Day 3 trailing by 237 runs with seven wickets in hand.
