The G-Bets Gauteng Summer Cup is galloping our way…

December is the start of the holiday season, and what better way to start winding down in to the summer break, tah  with one of Joburg’s annual highlight events.

Considered a unique spectacle of sport, style and entertainment,  The G-Bets Gauteng Summer Cup returns to the grand and historic Turffontein racecourse on Saturday 1 December 2018.

The Summer Cup has brought together Joburg’s communities since its inception in 1897,  with crowds flocking to Turffontein to experience the excitement of horse racing. Boasting  exemplary quality fields and large prize money, the R2 million race offers a day of  electrifying entertainment, while making the sport accessible and fun for young and old  alike.

The event has been dubbed “The People’s Race”,  and in keeping with this theme, key areas of the race were handed to the people of Gauteng, last year. This year is no different, and a carefully selected group of social pioneers, from party organisers to celebrities  and charities, will be given a tent on the course, with freedom to choose their own  entertainment, decor, dress codes and performers.

“The successful formula has brought a  new and diverse audience of racing enthusiasts to the course, and in 2018 we will be  working with an even larger group of social pioneers to further grow the race, and in turn,  the industry,” says Rob Scott, Phumelela Head of  Media and Marketing.

This year, Joburg’s oldest and largest race day boasts a new headline sponsor – G-Bets.  “The G-Bets Gauteng Summer Cup is the pinnacle of horse racing, drawing competitors,  race goers and attention from around the country,” says Scott.

There is loads to do for the whole family on the day – from admiring the beautiful horses in the parade ring  and on the track, to experiencing a mind-blowing carnival complete with mechanical rides,  face painters, buskers and delicious food offerings, the day promises endless wonder for  the little ones.

Finally, a highlight of the day is the inaugural half-time show that was launched last year.  Taking place just before the main race, to announce it in the grandest way possible, this  year’s extravaganza will feature an impressive line-up of drum majorettes, a massive field  band, a choir and incredible dancers, headlined by none other than local musical  phenomenon, Good Luck.

Event Info:

Saturday 1 December 2018, gates open at 11h00

Turffontein Racecourse, 14 Turf Club Street, Johannesburg

Tickets: R 75. A wide range of hospitality options and corporate year-end packages are also available.

For more info on all aspects of the day – visit their website here…