The 2013 East Cape Derby weekend has been moved to the newly revamped Fairview racecourse in Greenbushes, Port Elizabeth.
While work on the Polytrack continues (expected to be finished by the end of July), all building renovations are complete, making for a stunning location to host the East Cape Derby.
Kicking off on Friday, May 10, with an eight-race programme, including the prestigious Dahlia Plate (L), racegoers are encouraged to get to the track and witness top quality horse racing against the backdrop of the mindblowing new facility.
Catering options include a R170 buffet luncheon in the HB Christian room – open to all Racing Association (RA) members as well as the public.
The action continues into the night with the RA holding their ever popular cocktail party. All RA members and their guests are invited for an evening of entertainment featuring the Born to be Wild band.
It is traditionally a weekend of racing with a charitable aspect and Nazareth House in PE has been selected as the beneficiary.
Apart from horseracing and sports memorabilia, the charitable auction will include bidding on the runners of the Recall EC Derby (Gr3) to be run on Sunday, May 12, a fun event which stirs up interest in the outcome of the actual race on the Sunday.
The RA will host a cruise in the bay on the “Jester” on Saturday night. There are 100 seats available and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis at R220 per person.
The weekend highlight comes on Sunday with the nine-race programme getting under way at 12.15pm and featuring the Recall East Cape Derby.
Aside from an impressive racing line-up, racegoers will have access to food and craft stalls, live entertainment and kiddies’ entertainment.
Coinciding with Mothers’ Day, all moms on track will receive a special gift and a number of lucky draws will also take place throughout the day.
Various dining options will be available to cater for every need including a buffet luncheon in the HB Christian Room.
The weekend culminates in the NMMU fashion department’s fashion show. Moving away from the traditional catwalk format, it will be a lounge style fashion showcase.
Bookings can be made with Karin le Roux on 041 372 1859.
