Zimbabwe - The Castle Tankard - premium horse race - 6 May

All is set for the prestigious Castle Tankard horse race whose dates were confirmed yesterday and it will take place on May 6 at Borrowdale Park and Racecourse.

The 63rd edition of the premier horse racing event will be held for the second year in a row after two years of inactivity due to Covid-19-induced restrictions.

The Castle Tankard race was not held 2020 and 2021 following a suspension of all sporting activities as part of measures by the Government to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Entries are already open and last year a total of 13 runners marked the return of the Castle Tankard race.

The event is sponsored by Delta Beverages through their leading beer brand Castle Lager.

Just like last year when Delta sponsored the event to the tune of US$50 000, the race day will receive the same amount this year.

In a statement yesterday, Delta said all is in place for this year's Castle Tankard race, which is one of the oldest sponsored horse races in Zimbabwe, having started in 1960.

The Castle Tankard has, and continues to be, the only Grade One horse racing event in the country. This makes it the most prestigious and sought-after title by horse owners, trainers and jockeys in Zimbabwe, while also commanding the interest and participation of the same, from across the region.

"With US$$50 000 in stakes, the day will be packed with excitement as the finest horses jostle to win the ultimate trophy.

"Last year, four-year-old True Beauty was the winner of the day, and we are excited to see the fate as this year’s field unfold.

"All preparations for the day are well underway, and the whole country is invited to come and enjoy this day with us," Delta stated.

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