Jayaratne President Turf Club

Gamini Jayaratne - illustrious business magnate and an integral member of horse racing in Sri Lanka was unanimously elected as the incoming President of the Turf Club, Sri Lanka.

His election the highest office of the most prestigious Horse Racing Club in the country marks the beginning of a new era in the sport.

Jayaratne's stellar credentials in Horse Racing as indeed in his line of business which extend from Jayaratne Funeral Services, VIP Services and J Orchids which have become synonymous with excellence in service, makes him the right man for this exciting, high-end sport which is built on tradition, team spirit and excellence at every turn.

Jayaratne kicked-off his run on the track becoming a member of the Turf Club in 1999.

Becoming a Steward in 2003 and rising to Treasurer in 2004, he began a chain of victories from 2003 onwards - winning the Royal Ascot Cup, the prestigious Governor's Cup, Independence Cup and Thai Pongal Cup in 2004.

He followed this up by adding the IDL Gold Cup 2005 and the Janashakthi Cup 2006 to his glittering array of trophies.

Internationally, Jaya-ratne made a tear-away run in India, winning top class races in Puna, Bombay, Mysoor and Bangalore.

With him in the saddle in Sri Lanka, the sport stands to transcend to a new level in all aspects of Horse Racing.

The Turf Club and the thousands of fans of this well loved sport in Sri Lanka wish him all success in his tenure of office.