30/04/2026
The 66th edition of Zimbabwe’s premier horse race, scheduled for May 9 at the Borrowdale Racecourse, has already generated significant excitement following Tuesday’s acceptance ceremony, where a maximum field was confirmed — a development widely viewed as a positive indicator for the revival of the sport.
This year’s race will not only showcase elite competition on the track but will also feature leading local artistes, with sungura ace Alick Macheso headlining the entertainment programme. He will be supported by popular performers Progress Chipfumo, Jah Master, Nisha Ts, Uncle Epaton, Madedido, and Ndunge Yut, among others, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere throughout the day.
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The Castle Tankard returns this year with renewed momentum, headlined by a full field of 20 horses and a strong musical line-up that is set to transform the event into a complete sporting and entertainment spectacle.