Windhoek
The popular Naris Turf Club will be the centre of attraction when it plays host to the annual Khomas Medical Centre July Handicap tomorrow.
A bumper line-up of thoroughbred horses and their jockeys will converge on the challenging racing track to pit their skills against each other.
With a significant number of lucrative prizes at stake, the expected large contingent of spectators can prepare for a real festive atmosphere never seen in that neck of the woods in a very long time.
Rehobothers are usually very well known for being fun-loving people and many will have put aside their involvement in other recreational activities to witness Hardap Region’s most attractive sporting event.
According to race chief organizer, Eamon Freygang, an amount of N$20 000 was used to upgrade all seating areas and to level the racetrack into acceptable international standards for tomorrow’s eagerly awaited mouth-watering races.
The winner of the coveted 2 200-metre sprint stands to walk away with a handsome N$4 000 and with the credible names such as Rommel, Kwaheri, Back to Bowler and Master Chi all in the mix – revellers can expect fireworks where no quarter would be asked or given.
All winners in the eight different race categories will receive lucrative prizes after completion of the event, which starts at 13h00 sharp.