Kota Kinabalu: Royal Sabah Turf Club (RSTC) will welcome distinguished guests from the Peninsular to witness local races at Tambalang Racecourse tomorrow (Sunday).
Selangor Turf Club Chairman Tan Sri Richard Cham Hak Lim, Puan Sri Louise Cham and Perak Turf Club Chairman Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan will be presenting prizes to winners of Race 2 and Race 3.
“Our Club is honoured to host the visit of our friends from Selangor and Perak. In particular, the visit of both Chairmen and their respective committee members is testimony of the robust friendships built over the years.
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Selangor Turf Club Trophy Race 2 (Rating 73-126) over 1,200m turf sees 11 competitive runners ready to battle hard. David’s Sling, Star Empire, Sukoli Beauty and Summer Glitter are legitimate contenders against the mighty Kinabalu Warrior. The warrior can track closely and pounce hard towards the line.
Easylights has proven ability to gatecrash the party. He had surprised many last June by winning the prestigious Kamaatan Cup.
Perak Turf Club Trophy Race 3 (Rating 43-71) sees Blue Chip up against a freshened up Blarney Blink. Sentimental favourite Zack and well-prepared Magic Light round up the selections.
The Committee’s Prize Trophy Race 4 (Class 5) over 1,000 metres will be an explosive affair with Brilliant Crystal, Magic Blinks and Bolivian Gorgeous gunning for top spot. Speedsters Bandau and Amoyy should be regarded.
Over at Selangor Turf Club today (Saturday), RSTC’s thoroughbred Vittoria Perfetta is slated to run Race 10 over 1,600m. He is up against strong competition in Fate to Win, Strong White, The Wild Chief and D’ Secret.
RSTC’s brand new Off-Course centre at Tanjung Aru opens today to welcome racing fans for telecast of local and “live” races from Australia, Hong Kong, Selangor and Perak. For more information on races and timings, visit the RSTC website or Facebook page.