Guyanese-based Olympic Kremlin is set to contest Jamaica’s prestigious Mouttet Mile Invitational horse race on December 7 at Caymanas Park.

The Mouttet Mile is a Grade One event for three-year-olds and upward going over a mile (1,600m) and with a whopping purse money of US$250,000 (J$39.5m), it is the richest race in the English-speaking Caribbean.

Olympic Kremlin is set to arrive in Jamaica at the end of October, following a journey that will take him from Guyana to Miami before reaching the island. This move allows for a full month of local preparation before the big race.

Olympic Kremlin, a seven-year-old chestnut horse, has an impressive pedigree and racing record. Bred in Brazil, he is sired by Japanese stallion Agnes Gold out of Sweet Lemonade by Lemon Drop Kid.

The horse’s career highlights include five victories in Brazil, earning close to US$90,000 and two wins from two starts in Guyana, including the prestigious Guyana Cup (August 22) and the President’s Cup over a mile (September 22).

Trainer Al Brown expressed confidence in Olympic Kremlin’s prospects: “His preparation will be done throughout the entire month of November heading into the race. He has an outstanding chance, and I expect big things from him.”

Christopher Wills, VP Operations at Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), operators of Caymanas Park, welcomed the news. “We’re excited to have Olympic Kremlin joining the Mouttet Mile field. His participation further solidifies the race’s status as a truly international event,” Wills pointed out. “The inclusion of such high-calibre horses from around the Caribbean and beyond is exactly what we envisioned when creating this prestigious race. We look forward to hosting Olympic Kremlin and his connections and we’re excited to see how he performs against our top local talent.”

Earlier this year, six prominent overseas-based horses—Sheer Delight, Pack Plays, Barnaby, Legacy Isle, Commandant & Real Macho—all expressed an interest in participating in Caymanas Park’s marquee race day.

Last year’s Mouttet Mile was won by Rough Entry, an overseas entrant ridden by Canadian jockey Julien Leparoux.