Puerto Manzamo takes the Betway Summer Cup win
The 2022 Betway Summer Cup was a golden Joburg horseracing and lifestyle events success as Puerto Manzamo storms to victory.
Johannesburg’s biggest horse racing event and one of the city’s top lifestyle and fashion attractions, the Betway Summer Cup, burst back into life as punters flocked to a vibrant Turffontein Racecourse in droves on November 26.
Punters and racegoers heeded the theme with fashion that was a glittering sight, as racegoers embraced the Golden Summer theme on an entertaining race day hosted by racing operator, 4Racing.
The fantastic horse Puerto Manzano, ridden by Keagan de Melo for trainer Johan Janse van Vuuren and owner Lawrence Wernars, won the R2.5m stake Betway Summer Cup Grade 1 main race.
Award-winning singer Lady Zamar wowed the crowd during the half-time performance with renditions of her well-known songs, Citizen and Love is blind, which hyped up the crowd for the day’s main event.
The Betway Summer Cup half-time show featured a colourful variety of performers, including a delightful display from drum majorettes, cheerleaders, and a spectacular fashion show by the Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy.
It was the only race day to feature a half-time show that was inspired by the National Football League.
Fundi Sithebe, CEO of 4Racing, said they are thrilled to have hosted a successful 2022 Betway Summer Cup, together with their sponsors and partners that made Johannesburg’s biggest horse racing experience come to life.
“This was truly the people’s race, with thousands of people enjoying a beautiful sunny day, excellent entertainment and thrilling races,” said Sithebe.
The famous garden-themed Golden Summer marquee was a floral affair, hosting the majority of racegoers with a premium view of the track finish line.
Media personality and businesswoman DJ Zinhle lit up the celebrity-filled dance floor, along with Amapiano star Boohle at the luxurious Voguish Marquee with an electrifying performance.
This year’s sponsors included headline sponsors Betway, Johannesburg Tourism, Jonsson Workwear, DStv and SABC Sport as broadcast partners, showing the horse racing event live from Turffontein on the day.
