Prez Mahama to grace Whitsun Race today
Hundreds of spectators are expected to throng the Accra Turf Club this afternoon as horse racing activities return to the club for horses in Divisions 4C, 4A, 3B and novices.
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The event, dubbed “Whitsun Race Meeting”, is under the distinguished patronage of President John Dramani Mahama.
It begins at 1.30p.m and will attract a flat rate of GHC2.
The meeting will witness horses such as Let Them Say, Rule of Law, Young Man, Korle Gonno Boy and Omo Ni Ole, ridden by some talented jockeys, battle for honours.
In the second race, open to horses in Div 4A over five furlongs, Mr Samuel Bampoe’s Copta and AlhajiAmarteiIssifu’sYobibioo (Mona Lisa) are among the runners.
The others are Fresh Boy, owned by Denis O. Ahinakwa, I Thank God by Prof Nii K. Owoo and Who Is Free, owned by NuruPardie.
The third race, an Invitation Race for Div 3B horses over seven furlongs, has Hajia, owned by Miss E. Fanny W. Mills, leading the pack.
Other runners are Mr K., owned by Dr Omar Sattout, Sly Mongoose, owned by Jacob A. Dinsey, Baafira by Mr Bilal Malawi, Marie Cruz by NiiYemOdoi, High Rise by Andrews Otoo and Sea Never Dry , also owned by Dr Omar Sattout.
The last race of the day, is a five- furlong outing for horses in their maiden appearance, dubbed Novices, which will include Diplomatic Lady, owned by Mr Nicolas A Ofoli, Abokye by Mr Rex Brobbey and Lady Secret by Mr Philip Amuzu.
The rest are Sugar, owned by Hon B. Alema, Sea Bird, owned by Nana, Shatter belonging to Mr Emmanuel Kofie and General Salute owned by Godwin N.A. Quaye Jr.