Tuaran: As the year winds down with many unforgettable racing thrills and spills throughout the season, Royal Sabah Turf Club (RSTC)’s most prestigious race of the season, Gold Cup 2024, is scheduled on Sunday, Dec 29.
Borneo’s very best thoroughbreds will have one final battle for the highest prestige, and a share of the total prize money of RM56,200 on offer.
AdvertisementGracing the grand finale race as Guest-of-Honour is Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development.
“Lending his precious time, especially at this time of the year, and esteemed support to this occasion and local racing community, RSTC. is privileged to have Ewon at the tracks to present prizes to the winning connections”, said Datuk Peter Chin, Chairman of, RSTC.
SPONSORED CONTENT Ford aims to boost its presence in Sabah, Sarawak The improved ride quality makes the Ranger more comfortable for passengers. Read more The highlight of Sunday (today) race meeting will be Race 3 Class D over 1100m sand track. With a crowded and interesting mix of 15 established starters, this is a race too close to call. Renowned speed kings Apin Apin Prince, Ms Guu and Lucky Lady II can use this occasion to resolve their differences, once and for all.
There is plenty of quality in Kokorriko, All is Well and Laxmana, all three have vast experiences to get the job done. Race 4 Class D over 1100m sand track sees Seabiscuit (Ex. Ariana Rose) expected to lead and finish strong. Dita, Lucky Princess, The Lady of Light and Phoenix Rising can fight for placings.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Meanwhile, attention for the Selangor Turf Club race meeting Sunday, (22 Dec) will be Race 2 over 1020m. All eyes will be fixed on the promising progress of Volcanic, son of famed Super One. Volcanic had notched up 3 wins out of 5 recent runs.
Unfortunately, he had jumped awkward in his last run on 24 November thus finishing last. He is expected to rebound with good money. Pacific Delight and Maze are experienced-types that can seriously challenge.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Racing fans can catch Sunday’s “live” racing action (Tambalang, Hong Kong and Selangor races) at Tambalang Racecourse, and RSTC’s Off-Course centres in Keningau and Tanjung Aru.
