South Africa’s premier horsearcing season to commence
South Africa’s premier horse racing season will be launched at Durbanville Racecourse on Kuda Day.
South Africa’s premier horse racing season will be launched at Durbanville Racecourse on Kuda Day, Saturday October 4.
The raceday includes plenty of action on the track and showcases a high quality double feature billing of the R250 000 Gr 3 Kuda Matchem Stakes and the R250 000 Gr 3 Lanzerac Diana Stakes.
Complementing the quality racing programme on offer, this family fun day in the idyllic country course setting includes an on course wine route and fruit route. For those wishing to make it the perfect summer’s day out, braai packs will be available on course. Other attractions for the younger set include jumping castles, pony rides, face painting and much more.
A major highlight will be the exciting second annual Jockey’s Chase, a thrilling sprint for a good cause by our leading riders. Won by former Met winning jockey Aldo Domeyer last year, this year’s event sees a big field of 24 riders competing over 150m. Each jockey is sponsored by various horseracing stakeholders, and all proceeds will be donated to the Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities. This charity caters for the needs of over 10 000 persons with disabilities annually.
Another important event coinciding with the season launch will be the CTS Ready To Run Sale, which commences after the day’s racing and continues on Sunday October 5.
Braai packs and picnic baskets can be pre-ordered by calling Micaela on 021 700 1600.
Tickets for the wine and fruit route can be obtained online at www.computicket.co.za
