CHAMPIONS SEASON FIRES UP AT HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE TODAY

THE lights are about to go green for Champions Season 2025 as the Feature race action gets under way at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon with the running of the R750 000 Independent on Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Gr2) over 1400m.

- GRAEME HAWKINS

The country's leading trainers and jockeys are all in town for the onset of the most important three months on the South African Racing calendar, during which the human and equine athletes will stake their claims for National honours at the Equus Awards in August.

Apart from horse racing of the highest quality, fans can look forward to a super day of entertainment for the whole family and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes throughout the afternoon. The professionally supervised KidsZone will keep the younger set fully occupied, leaving Mom and Dad to enjoy a spectacular day of thrilling horse racing. Gates open from 10:00 and the action starts at 11:40 with the running of the annual World Sports Betting Dash over 400m.

R750 000 INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY (IOS) DRILL HALL STAKES (Gr2) - 1400m