IN PICTURES: Champions Day thriller at Turffontein
By Michel Bega
Horses make their way out of the starting gates in the 4Racing Caradoc Gold Cup, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Jockey’s Kabelo Matsunyane, left, and Piere Strydom share a moment as they enter the parade ring ahead of the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. Matsunyane went on to win the race riding Purple Pitcher. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenPunters cheer on their horses during the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. Kabelo Matsunyane went on to win the race riding Purple Pitcher. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenKabelo Matsunyane rides Purple Pitcher (centre) to a win in the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJackson Faniso (centre) celebrates after jockey Kabelo Matsunyane (not pictured) rode Purple Pitcher to a win in the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenKabelo Matsunyane celebrates after riding Purple Pitcher to a win in the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenKabelo Matsunyane celebrates after riding Purple Pitcher to a win in the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenYoung horse racing fan Olwan Duma (14) poses for a photograph while displaying a painted face, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg during Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenA general view of Turffontein Racecourse 6 April 2024, in Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMuzi Yeni rides Royal Victory to a win in the Grade 1 World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMuzi Yeni celebrates after riding Royal Victory to a win in the Grade 1 World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJockey Kaidan Brewer rides Rule Book to the starting gates in front of the Johannesburg skyline ahead of the 4Racing Caradoc Gold Cup, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJockey and horses prepare to compete in the 4Racing Caradoc Gold Cup, 6 April 2024, at Turffontein in Johannesburg. The event formed part of Champions Day. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
