The Guyana Cup.Sunday, Aug 23, 2026.
The Caribbean's biggest thoroughbred meet returns to Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice — five feature races, combined purse G$46,375,000, and a new 2026 Nomination Series feeding the field. Organised by JJTRC.
Five feature races. One marquee Sunday.
The 2026 Guyana Cup is the Caribbean's biggest single thoroughbred meet. Five feature races, all run at Rising Sun Turf Club in Weldaad — capped by the headline Guyana Cup mile carrying a G$22M purse and a G$12M winner's prize. New for 2026: an imported 2-year-old fillies feature, plus a four-leg Nomination Series feeding the field.
The 5 feature races, by purse.
Total feature-race purse G$46,375,000. Full 11-race programme card publishes in late June / early July 2026; we'll add it here when it drops. Distances marked TBC have not been officially confirmed for 2026 — historic distances cited from past editions.
| Race | Class | Distance | Total purse | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana Cup Flagship | Open | 1 mile (~1,609 m) | G$22,000,000 | G$12,000,000up to G$13M+ effective1 |
| Guyana Cup Sprint | Open speed | TBC for 2026 (historic 1,100–1,200 m) | G$7,500,000 | G$4,000,000 |
| Imported Derby | Imported horses | TBC for 2026 (historic ~1,400 m) | G$7,500,000 | G$4,000,000 |
| Locally Bred Derby Guyana-Bred | Guyana-bred | TBC for 2026 (historic ~1,400 m) | G$5,625,000 | G$3,000,000 |
| Imported 2-Year-Old Fillies New 2026 | Fillies only, imported, 2 y/o | TBC for 2026 | G$3,750,000 | G$2,000,000 |
1 Effective winner's prize may exceed G$13M after nomination-fee waivers introduced as part of the 2026 Nomination Series. Sources: Kaieteur News (Jan 10, 2026) · News Room Guyana (Jan 11, 2026) · Stabroek News (Jan 6, 2026). Distances marked TBC for 2026 — final card publishes 6–8 weeks before race day.
The Venue. Rising Sun Turf Club.
Weldaad, West Coast Berbice (Region 5 — Mahaica-Berbice). Home of the Guyana Cup since the modern era of the meet — a flat oval track surrounded by sponsor-banner-clad rails, with grandstand viewing and VVIP village access for the marquee event. About a 1h 45m drive from Georgetown via the Berbice Bridge.
Rising Sun Turf Club
Weldaad · West Coast Berbice · Region 5 (Mahaica-Berbice), Guyana
Why 2026 matters. Three things.
The 18th edition lands at a turning point for Guyanese thoroughbred racing.
The Nomination Series (NEW for 2026)
Four nomination race days across Port Mourant Turf Club and Bush Lot United (Feb 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jul 5). Top-2 finishers in each nomination race qualify for the corresponding Guyana Cup feature. Winners on Feb 1 and Apr 5 earn 100% free entry to the final. Trainer + jockey bonuses of G$500K apply for qualifying two horses in one category.
Caribbean's biggest purse
The 2025 edition broke the regional record with a G$50M+ combined card. The five 2026 feature races alone total G$46,375,000 — and JJTRC are expected to publish a full 11-race card exceeding 2025's record.
Guyana's international moment
Harrow, owned by One Guyana Racing Stable, won the 42nd Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup in 2025 — Guyana's first-ever win in the Caribbean's premier thoroughbred prize. Olympic Kremlin, the 16th Guyana Cup winner (2024) and 2024 Horse of the Year, anchors a Rising Sun pipeline now feeding the regional circuit.
Official poster + promo video. Coming soon.
JJTRC publishes the official Guyana Cup flyer and promo reel approximately six to eight weeks before race day — expect them to land in late June or early July 2026. We'll add the verified artwork + promo here as soon as they release, with source attribution back to the JJTRC channels.
Follow the JJTRC channels
Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing →
@jumbo_jet_events on Instagram →
Guyana Horse Racing news hub →
Tickets & VVIP village
The 2025 edition offered tiered admission with private cabanas + a 360° grand stage in the VVIP village. The 2026 ticket tiers have not yet been published — JJTRC typically announces 6–8 weeks pre-race. Watch the channels above.
2025 result
Dataman (Master Zed Racing Stables) won the 17th Guyana Cup on August 17, 2025, beating Anthem King in a dramatic floodlit finish. The day was marked by the loss of a jockey — racing tributes followed.
FAQ · Guyana Cup 2026.
Everything published so far. We update this as JJTRC releases more.
When is the 2026 Guyana Cup?
Sunday, August 23, 2026 — the 18th running. Gates open from 09:00h Guyana time, following the historical Sunday-meet pattern.
Where is the Guyana Cup held?
Rising Sun Turf Club in Weldaad, West Coast Berbice (Region 5 — Mahaica-Berbice). The venue has hosted every modern edition of the Guyana Cup.
How big is the prize money?
The five feature races have a combined purse of G$46,375,000. The headline Guyana Cup mile carries a G$22M purse with G$12M to the winner — potentially exceeding G$13M effective after Nomination-Series fee waivers. The full 11-race card prize total is expected to exceed 2025's regional-record G$50M+.
What is the 2026 Nomination Series?
New for 2026 — four nomination race days across Port Mourant Turf Club and Bush Lot United Turf Club (Feb 1, Apr 5, May 3, Jul 5). Top-2 finishers in each nomination race qualify for the corresponding feature at the Guyana Cup. Winners on Feb 1 and Apr 5 earn 100% free entry to the final. Trainer + jockey bonuses of G$500K apply for qualifying two horses in one category.
Who organises the Guyana Cup?
The Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing Committee (JJTRC), founded and headed by Nasrudeen Mohamed Sr., with day-to-day operations led by Nasrudeen Mohamed Jr. Official channels: Facebook (Jumbo Jet Thoroughbred Racing) and Instagram (@jumbo_jet_events).
Has Guyana raced internationally?
Yes — Harrow, owned by One Guyana Racing Stable (with Averill Racing), won the 42nd Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup in 2025 — Guyana's first-ever win in the Caribbean's most prestigious thoroughbred prize. Olympic Kremlin, winner of the 16th Guyana Cup in 2024, was named 2024 Horse of the Year.
When will the official 2026 flyer + ticket prices release?
The official poster and ticket tiers typically release approximately six to eight weeks before race day — expect late June or early July 2026. We update this page as soon as JJTRC publishes them.
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