BETTING WORLD ALGOA CUP PROMISES TO BE A GREAT DAY OUT

It’s regarded as one of the best race days in Port Elizabeth and this year’s Betting World Algoa Cup (Gr 3) will be more of the same with Fairview gearing up to host the event on 30 October.

The 2000m contest caps off what should be a fantastic weekend’s racing in the Eastern Cape and the focus remains on providing a fun day out for the whole family with a number of fun things to do as part of the festivities. Entrance to the course is free and gates open at 11am.

As far as the entertainment offering goes, there will be a dedicated children’s activity zone along with pony rides and Algoa FM will be broadcasting live from the course in the build-up to the racing. There’s also a performance from Psyko Souljamz, a hip-hop and modern dance display, to look forward to as lucky draws throughout the day. Niqui Cloete-Barass will be the MC for the afternoon and will also perform.

Georgie’s Corner will transform into a rustic area with tickets available at R125 per person and includes a cheese platter, a glass of wine or a craft beer as well as a Computaform. The area will be covered with a Bedouin tent and it’s proximity to the parade ring will provide a close up view of the horses on the day.

Those wanting to race inside the building can book in the HB Christian room with the R300 per head price tag allowing access to a scrumptious buffet, a racecard, gifts as well as an entry into the venue’s lucky draw competitions on the afternoons.

This event will cap a jam-packed weekend of racing in the Eastern Cape with the curtain-raiser meeting on 28 October including the listed Racing Association Stakes, run over 1600m with a stake of R150,000.

“With Betting World laying down roots in the Eastern Cape we feel it’s important to continue supporting racing in this part of South Africa and we’re fully behind the Algoa Cup which remains one of the great racedays in Port Elizabeth,” Nico Kritsiotis, marketing and brand manager for Betting World, said of their involvement

“We plan, in the weeks building up to the event to run a number of promotions in our local Eastern Cape shops and we’ll also be down there for what promises to be another exciting day,” he added.

For hospitality bookings call 041 372 1859