Betway Joburg Spring Challenge approaches on October 5, 2024, excitement is building for a key race day at Turffontein. With a stakes increase taking the two feature races on the day to a total of R1 Million, 4Racing and Betway are showing their commitment to elevating South African horse racing. This race meeting brings an end to Betway’s larger Spring Series, which spanned 14 race meetings, leading up to the Africa’s Richest Race, the R6 million Betway Summer Cup on 30 November.
Turffontein Racecourse will host a 9-race programme, starting at 11h50 and lead up to the 2 feature races on the day: The Betway Joburg Spring F&M Challenge Grade 2 (14h45) and the Betway Joburg Spring Challenge Grade 2 (15h20). The stakes for the Betway Joburg Spring Challenge have been boosted from R400 000 to R550 000; this is in addition to the R150 000 stake increase to the Betway Joburg Spring F&M Challenge stakes taking it to R450 000.
“The Betway Joburg Spring Challenge is a great early season event here at Turffontein Racecourse. 4Racing is grateful to be in partnership with Betway, who a key partner to horseracing across our jurisdictions. The Spring Season (31 August – 05 October) has seen Betway contribute an additional R915 000 to stakes and trainer incentives in Fairview and on the Highveld. We express our gratitude to the Betway Africa team for their support. These incentives have made for a great start to racing this season thus far – and we look forward to what will be a memorable Spring and Summer,” said Fundi Sithebe, 4Racing CEO.
Crowds will be interested to see if Main Defender can defend his Betway Joburg Spring Challenge title. Spectators can expect thrilling racing as many of the Highveld’s quality horses start their Summer Campaigns, making for an exciting Saturday event at Turffontein.
Hospitality tickets are still available and can be purchased on the day or by WhatsApp on 066 058 6327.
Betway increased the stakes of both features on Spring Challenge Day by R150 000 each. The Spring Challenge stake is now R550 000 (Previously R400 000) and the Spring F&M Challenge stake is R450 000 (previously R300 000). Thus, the total stake for the two features is R1 million.
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