This year’s SA Derby at Kyalami Park Club should be better than ever
KYALAMI – Fans of showjumping and horses will have a blast at this year's SA Derby.
Chairperson of the Kyalami Park Club, Jan Kleynhans promised that this year’s SA Derby will be the best yet.
“We’ve addressed the challenges of previous years and have tackled them head-on,” he said, ahead of the 52nd annual event starting on 26 September.
“We’re allowing our experts to focus on what they do best: the horse side of things.”
The fun starts early with vet checks, course walks or classes for the youngsters that will keep the showground abuzz.
The highlight as always will be the South African 1,50m Derby final at 12pm on 30 September.
It will be a strictly smart Spring in the Hamptons dress code and there will be an epic official after party featuring A-list South African artists Rubber Duc, Goodluck, Georgetown, Ultramel, Tomorrow’s Will, Kyle Worde and Greg Walsh.
Kleynhans said much focus had been made this year on entertainment outside the competition, including a VIP champagne village, VVIP suites, food and a retail village, and overall public experience and flow.
“We’ve decreased the number of grandstand tickets available to 70 per cent of [last year], ensuring far better comfort and an extremely sought after and exclusive affair. We welcome everyone to join us in their Spring in the Hamptons Sunday best as Kyalami Park Club is set alight.”
Four-time Derby winner and Team Nissan Showjumping captain Barry Taylor said this was absolutely the place you wanted to be seen.
“The SA Derby is the equestrian calendar highlight for us showjumpers with the courses being of the highest standard,” he said.
“I am extremely excited for this year’s event, most especially the after party where the riders will get to mingle with fans and dance the night away.”
Visit www.thederby.co.za for more information and tickets.
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