Rehoboth to honour Alex Angermund at horse racing showcase

**Zebaldt Ngaruka **

The grandstands at Rehoboth racetrack are expected to be packed tomorrow, but the true guest of honuor will be felt in the legacy left behind by Alex Angermund.

This event organised by Angermund Racing (AR) with the compliments of Standard Bank Namibia marks a milestone moment for local sports as the community unites to celebrate the life and vision of the late Alex.

As one the founder of the popular sport, Alex dedicated a lifetime to elevating horse racing in the Hardap region and the entire country, making this weekend’s stakes a beautiful intersection of high-speed sport and heartfelt remembrance.

Nicky Angermund, one of the event organisers said more than 50 race horses (Nambred and Thoroughbred) will compete in the N$ 200 000 worth event.

“This is one of the biggest race competitions in the calender of the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA), and the horse racing fanatics from different parts of the country always flocked to Rehoboth to honour the late horse guru,” he said.

Angermund said the horses will compete in 17 plates where the winners will be awarded with variety of prizes.

He added that the majority of the country’s top horse have registered in the competition and a fierce battle is expected at Rehoboth racetrack.

Burger Racing horse Pee Jay won the last thoroughbred race held in Rehoboth under the Naris Turf Club while Okahandja Racing’s Katiti Komambo remain unbeatable in the nambred division.

Other seasonal horses like Desert Fox, Miss Lollipop, Slim Shady, Torix Night, Whisper, Desert Fox, Crystal Maiden and Soldier Boyare expected to shine in their respective plates.

“There are also young upcoming horses like Love of USA, Scofield, Jistify, Kingsley, Magreth, Southern Stream, Authelwulf, Leif Erikson, Flight Engineer, World in Unison, Vulcanite, Golden Diva, and Bokkie who can give opponents run for their money this weekend,” he added.

Besides racing, there will be a five kilometres (km) and 10km marathon run aimed at entertaining the horse racing fans.

The first sprint of the competition is expected to start at 10h00.

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