Entries close today for the Kennard's Memorial Turf Club's two-day horse race meet slated for December 26 and 28 at the club's race track, Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne.

The club has secured sponsorship for a number of races with Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) sponsoring the two `C' class feature races over a mile with a first prize of $130,000 and the El Dorado Trophy. A keen contest is expected among Satranie, Show Time, My Arrival and other top horses.

The National Bank of Industry and Commerce sponsors the `F' class race on day one and the `H' class on day two.

Some of the other sponsors include Metro, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, P&P Insurance Brokers, Delmur Co Ltd and Jumbo Jet Auto Sales.

The champion jockey will receive the Neville Sunich memorial trophy, while the runner up will get a trophy donated by Engraving and Trophy World on Quamina Street.

The champion trainer will also receive a trophy, donated by R. Bactowar and Son Excavation and Civil Works of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara.