Gallop TV has announced that it will broadcast the prestigious 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships live on Friday 1 November and Saturday 2 November.
Viewers across South Africa can tune in to watch the world’s top horses compete at one of the most celebrated events in international horse racing.
Candiese Lenferna took this photo of the Del Mar track on Tuesday
This year’s World Championships extravaganza is being held at Del Mar on the Pacific Ocean coastline in California.
The five Breeders’ Cup championship races for two-year-olds will be run at the Friday meeting with the other nine championship events, including the headline $7-million Breeders’ Cup Classic, on Saturday.
The 1st Race on Friday is off at 20h35 and on Saturday the 1st race jumps at 19h05.
South African fans will have an extra reason to celebrate, with two local champions, Isivunguvungu in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Race 5 at 21h41) and Beach Bomb in the Breeders’ Cup F&M Turf (Race 9 at 00h25), in action on Saturday,2 November into Sunday 3 November.
These standout equine athletes are set to represent the nation on the global stage, taking on elite contenders from around the world.
In conjunction with this premier event, Tabgold will offer commingled pools, for Win and Place with a R40 minimum unit, Exacta and Pick 6 with a R20 minimum unit and Pick 3 and Jackpot with a R10 minimum unit.
Tote betting will open from Friday morning through Tabgold outlets and digital platforms, giving South African racing fans early access to place their bets.
“We are excited to bring the thrills and spectacle of the Breeders’ Cup to South African viewers,” said Gold Circle International & Commercial Executive, Dean Sawarjith.
“With the added thrill of our local champions competing, this promises to be a weekend to remember for racing enthusiasts.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness high-stakes international racing, proudly brought to you by Gallop TV (www.galloptv.co.za).
- Media release by Gold Circle on Wednesday 30 October 2024.
