Tropical relaxation is a given, but Barbados is more than fly-and-flop holidays – hiking, snorkelling, history and fantastic food (plus rum) are all to be found on this beautiful island
It was a sight to behold as history was made today when the 2023 Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup ran under lights for the first time at the historic Garrison Savannah.
Since 2019, there had been no running of the prestigious Gold Cup because of the Coronavirus pandemic and therefore the premier horse racing event in Barbados returned with much fanfare
The 40th running of the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup promises to be one of the biggest ever in its history and all is in place for today’s big day at the historic Garrison Savannah. The magnificent beasts competing in today’s ten-race card took part in their final gallops around the Garrison track last Saturday and were put through only light exercises this week to maintain their conditioning. In addition …
Special traffic arrangements will be in place on Saturday in the area of the Garrison Savannah, St Michael, to facilitate the running of the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup 2023. The Barbados Police Service says in order to alleviate traffic congestion, general vehicular traffic flow on Garrison Road will be restricted to one way only – from Dalkeith towards Hastings – with motorists keeping the Savannah to their right at …