Re:‘Braai & Gallop’ – Here’s A Weekend Winner!

TITLE: ‘Braai & Gallop’ – Here’s A Weekend Winner!
DATE: 19 September 2023

Cape Town- Champion Charles Dicken’s full-brother Somerset Maugham bids to
defend his title when ten runners line up in a high-class renewal of the R200 000
Hollywoodbets Listed Settlers Trophy at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the much
anticipated ‘Braai & Gallop’ raceday on Saturday 23 September.
A five-time winning son of champion sire Trippi, the 6yo Somerset Maugham is one of
three runners from the yard of SA champion trainer Justin Snaith, and will be looking
to assert his claims again after a dramatic victory over Han Solo in the boardroom last
year.
The Hollywoodbets Settlers Trophy is the headline event on a nine-race card that gets
underway at 12h10 and marks the third racemeeting of the 2023 Hollywoodbets Spring
Country series.
Gates open at 11am.
Racing fans are set to mingle with festive families and fabulous foodies in what will be
a richly South African, action-packed day in celebration of Heritage Day.
‘Braai & Gallop’ is the perfect family celebration of our South African heritage, and
Saturday’s fun day out sees the best braai-masters in the Cape test their recipes and
skills in a potjiekos competition of Grade 1 proportions!
The potjiekos contestants will be going head-to-head on the lush lawns of the rustic
racecourse, against the background of thundering hooves on the track, as local
culinary wizards transform the traditional South African dish into a masterpiece of epic
proportions, bidding to win their share of R25 000.
A panel of esteemed judges will crown the next Hollywoodbets Settlers Trophy
Potjiekos Champion on a day which will be a feast for all the senses, with top local
entertainment acts treating visitors to a variety of music, engaging activations, and
entertainment for all. For the young set, there will be a dedicated fun zone with
everything from jumping-castles to face painting, fun and games, and plenty more.
The range of thoroughbred indulgences include locally crafted beer, Western Cape
wines, and gins to quench your thirst.
Food stalls will offer a culinary adventure, from mouth-watering braais to nostalgic
South African delicacies.
Make it a highlight of your long weekend and let's toast our vibrant heritage, where
every note, every flavour, and every majestic winner gallops to the rhythm of the
rainbow nation's heart.

That does sound cool 😎

Racing has lost the punter.... Very few new punters even give racing a glance, and the high-end punters that have kept racing going, with no disrespect are getting old and either dying or their income streams decrease

Tough times ahead