The heat was on at Turffontein Racecourse for the exciting Betway Summer Cup. Outsider Royal Victory landed the Grade 1 race alongside much trackside fanfare.
Royal Victory, ridden by jockey Muzi Yeni, wins the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Dancers perform on the red carpet at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenModels from Tribe Shed Management are seen on the red carpet wearing Excelsior Lusso at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDJ Zinhle is seen on the red carpet at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDJ Zinhle, left, and 4Racing CEO Fundi Sithebe seen on the red carpet at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenSouth African cricketer Graeme Smith seen on the red carpet at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenEast Coast Radio’s Carmen Reddy and Sky Tshabalala are seen on the red carpet at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenPurple Pitcher (right), ridden by jockey Kabelo Matsunyane, wins the Grade 2 Jonsson Workwear Dingaans, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse, on the Betway Summer Cup raceday. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenPurple Pitcher owner S Pooe, left, celebrates with Anele Khumalo, after winning the Grade 2 Jonsson Workwear Dingaans, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse, on the Betway Summer Cup raceday. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJockey Kabelo Matsunyane celebrates after riding Purple Pitcher to a win in the Grade 2 Jonsson Workwear Dingaans, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse, on the Betway Summer Cup raceday. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDJ Zinhle performs during the halftime show at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDancers perform during the halftime show at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDancers perform during the halftime show at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenLady Du performs during the halftime show at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenAttendees are seen at the Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRoyal Victory, ridden by jockey Muzi Yeni, wins the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRoyal Victory, ridden by jockey Muzi Yeni, wins the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJockey Muzi Yeni celebrates after riding Royal Victory to a win in the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein Racecourse. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenHorses compete in the Racehourse Owners Association Stayers race, 25 November 2023, at Turffontein, on the Betway Summer Cup race day. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen