The prestigious R1 million Gr2 Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile is back and will be run at Turffontein on Saturday 28 October.
The final field for the Betway Summer Cup stepping stone will be declared on Thursday morning from 38 entries. The 2022 winner Bingwa is amongst the entries.
The barrier draw takes place on Friday 20 October at 11h30, when the 16 horses competing in the race will be paired with the beneficiary charities.
The 2022 Charity Mile winner Bingwa with Gavin Lerena in the saddle (Pic – JC Photos)
A total of 21 deserving charities will participate in and benefit from a very special race day that promises to be filled with plenty of excitement, competition and giving back.
Stakes for this year’s Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile have increased from last year’s R800 000 to R1 000 000 for one of the most eagerly anticipated race days on the Highveld horseracing calendar.
CHARITY MILE (Grade 2)
| 0 | Another Level | Candice Dawson | 98 | |
| 0 | Atticus Finch | Alec Laird | 107 | |
| 0 | Billy Bowlegs | Brett Crawford | 117 | |
| 0 | Bingwa | J A Janse van Vuuren | 119 | |
| 0 | Bless My Stars | Sean Tarry | 119 | |
| 0 | Cousin Casey | Sean Tarry | 122 | |
| 0 | Dave The King | Mike de Kock | 126 | |
| 0 | East Coast | Mike de Kock | 110 | |
| 0 | Electric Gold | Tony Peter | 102 | |
| 0 | Eye Of The Prophet | Paul Matchett | 119 | |
| 0 | Forever Mine | Mike de Kock | 109 | |
| 0 | Future Pearl | Sean Tarry | 116 | |
| 0 | Humdinger | Mike de Kock | 119 | |
| 0 | Infinite Wonder | Paul Matchett | 103 | |
| 0 | Juliet Tango | Paul Matchett | 94 | |
| 0 | Lady Of Power | M G Azzie/A A Azzie | 109 | |
| 0 | Litigation | Sean Tarry | 110 | |
| 0 | Main Defender | Tony Peter | 121 | |
| 0 | Marigold Hotel | Sean Tarry | 107 | |
| 0 | Melech | Roy Magner | 110 | |
| 0 | Meridius | Tony Peter | 110 | |
| 0 | Mk’s Pride | Tony Peter | 118 | |
| 0 | Puerto Manzano (ARG) | J A Janse van Vuuren | 123 | |
| 0 | River Romeo | Paul Matchett | 101 | |
| 0 | Running Rifles | Tony Peter | 95 | |
| 0 | Safe Passage | Mike de Kock | 119 | |
| 0 | Sandringham Summit | David Nieuwenhuizen | 117 | |
| 0 | Second Base | Robyn Klaasen | 120 | |
| 0 | Shoemaker | Mike de Kock | 114 | |
| 0 | Silent War | Tony Peter | 93 | |
| 0 | Son Of Raj | Weiho Marwing | 115 | |
| 0 | Star Coin | Alec Laird | 109 | |
| 0 | Sun Blushed | Michael Roberts | 106 | |
| 0 | Tipsy Tarragon | Tony Peter | 108 | |
| 0 | Union Square | Mike de Kock | 110 | |
| 0 | Whafeef | Stuart Pettigrew | 107 | |
| 0 | William Robertson | Corne Spies | 119 | |
| 0 | Winchester Mansion | Brett Crawford | 121 | |
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Last year the 4Racing and Allied Steelrode partnership benefitted 16 deserving charities, who were partnered with the 16 horses in the Grade 2 race over 1600m on the Standside track at Turffontein.
This year, the bar has been raised as five more charities have been added as guaranteed beneficiaries, with the generous sponsorship from global steel manufacturer Allied Steelrode.
The Barrier Draw for the Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile takes place on Friday 20 October at 11h30, when the 16 horses competing in the race will be paired with the beneficiary charities.
The charity paired with the winning horse on the day will receive R100 000, while each charity paired with a horse in the final field of 16 runners is guaranteed to receive at least R20 000.
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Betway has also come on board to sponsor the Grade 3 Graham Beck Stakes, ensuring the stake for this race has increased from R250 000 to R400 000 this year, further contributing to the value and prestige of the day as a whole.
Stakes for the Grade 3 Starling Stakes on Charity Mile Day has also increased from R200 000 to R250 000, while stakes for the Listed Golden Loom Handicap and Java Stakes have increased from R175 000 to R225 000.
“We are thrilled to partner with Allied Steelrode for yet another heartwarming Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile race day. Our hope is that this race becomes a beacon of hope and a symbol of what can be achieved when we join hands in pursuit of a common goal and a good cause. By combining our passion for horseracing with our dedication to making a difference in our communities, we will be able to achieve meaningful results for charities that do invaluable work within our society,” said 4Racing CEO, Fundi Sithebe.
“We have witnessed the transformative power of partnerships for the betterment of society. It’s not just about contributing financially, but about igniting a collective spirit of making a difference in our communities. We are looking forward to engaging with all the charities on the day, and hope this Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile will continue to thrive, with more exciting racing and more charities participating in the future,” said Arun Chadha, CEO of Allied Steelrode.
2023 sees the third renewal of the partnership with Allied Steelrode and the Charity Mile, a Highveld feature steeped in racing tradition. Previously known as the November Handicap, it’s a highly competitive race day and will provide some important pointers in the lead up to the 2023 Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein on Saturday 25 November.
The list of beneficiary charities for the Allied Steelrode on A Mission Charity Mile is as follows:
- Angel Baby Care
- Cotlands
- Door of Hope
- Ekukhanyeni ECD
- Earth Centre
- Epworth Children’s Home
- Highveld Horse Care Unit
- Jicama 89
- Joburg Child Welfare
- Little Rose Centre
- San Michele
- SARDA Centre
- Soweto Equestrian Centre
- Francis Care
- TAG Foundation
- Tembisa Child Welfare
- The Hamlet School
- Thusanani Children’s Foundation
- The House Group
- Ubunye Community/Buffalo Kloof
- Legacy Children’s Home
Those who cannot make it to Turffontein Racecourse can catch the racing action live on Racing240 on DStv Channel 240 and can cash in their bets at www.tab4racing.com.
For hospitality enquiries and bookings contact Khaya Langa at [email protected] or 076 7342 421.
