This year’s One Guyana Cup returns on August 17 with its largest-ever purse—more than GYD $50 million—and for the first time, under the governance of newly enacted legislation that formally establishes the Guyana Horse Racing Authority.
The 17th edition of the country’s flagship thoroughbred race is seen as a turning point, bringing long-sought legitimacy and structure to a sport that has operated for decades without a formal regulatory body.
The One Guyana Cup is now firmly positioned alongside the likes of the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup as one of the Caribbean’s premier racing showcases.
The historic event, occurring in what many have dubbed the “Golden Year of Horse Racing”, reflects both the sport’s rich heritage and its growing ambitions.
For a nation that recently celebrated international success through the One Guyana Racing Stable’s wins in the Barbados Gold Cup, the August meeting will be more than just a race—it will be a celebration of progress.
For Guyana’s racing community, the significance of the moment cannot be overstated. With the sport now supported by a legal framework for the first time in its history, stakeholders see the legislation as a foundation for sustained growth—encouraging investment, talent development, and increased regional competitiveness.
This year’s Cup will feature the country’s top thoroughbreds, leading stables and elite trainers, all vying for the most lucrative prize fund ever offered in Guyanese horse racing.
The expanded purse also delivers wider benefits across the industry: jockeys could earn up to GYD $1 million, with similar amounts available for trainers, and grooms eligible for up to GYD $500,000.
