Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile returns
The success of the charity race made a difference and benefitted many charities
The prestigious R1m Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile race came back, ready to make a difference, at Turffontein Racecourse on October 28.
Stakes for this year’s Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile increased from last year’s R800 000 to R1m for one of the most eagerly anticipated race days on the Highveld horse racing calendar.
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 1 600m on the Standside track at Turffontein.
This year, the bar was raised as five more charities were 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 took place on October 20 when the 16 horses competing in the race paired with the beneficiary charities.
The charity paired with the winning horse on the day received R100 000, while each charity paired with horses in the final field of 16 horses was guaranteed at least R20 000.
Betway also came on board to sponsor the Grade 3 Graham Beck Stakes, increasing the stakes for this race 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 increased from R200 000 to R250 000, while stakes for the Listed Golden Loom Handicap and Java Stakes increased from R175 000 to R225 000.
4Racing CEO, Fundi Sithebe said: “We are thrilled to have partnered with Allied Steelrode for yet another heart-warming Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile race day. We hope 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 horse racing 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.”
CEO of Allied Steelrode, Arun Chadha, said: “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 were thrilled to engage with all the charities on the day and hope this Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile will continue to thrive.”
In its third rendition renewal, the Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile is steeped in rich racing tradition. Having been 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 November 25.
The list of beneficiary charities for the Allied Steelrode On A Mission Charity Mile are 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, St. Francis Care, TAG Foundation, Tembisa Child Welfare, The Hamlet School, Thusanani Children’s Foundation, The House Group, Ubunye Community/Buffalo Kloof and Legacy Children’s Home.
