SUNGURA giant Alick Macheso will tomorrow headline a stellar line-up of artistes set to provide entertainment at the 66th edition of the Castle Tankard at the Borrowdale Racecourse.
The event runs from
11am to 7:30pm and is expected to draw thousands of racing enthusiasts and music lovers.
The highly publicised iconic event brings elite horse racing with a vibrant entertainment line-up, reinforcing its status as one of
Zimbabwe’s premier cultural showcases.
Irimayi Muzorewa, marketing director for Delta Corporation, said organisers curated a carefully balanced mix of music and sport designed to appeal to a broad audience.
“Join us for a well-balanced day of entertainment featuring the incomparable Macheso, plus rising acts including Nisha Ts, Progress Chipfumo and Ndunge Yut, and more,” Muzorewa said.
This year’s race card was unveiled last month, with 20 horses declared alongside their prospective jockeys, weights and trainers.
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Among the contenders are Jaeger Moon, River Power, September Flower, Tom5 Diner, Last One Standing, African Beat, First Wish, Magic Exists, Action 2One, Ideal View, Majestic View, Warrior, Queen of Love, Guera, King’s Crown, Cofpo!, Pocket Watch, Pragmatist, Solartrip, Captive Moon and Kague.
A provisional list of jockeys includes P Mxoli, M Thackeray, C Maujean, D Schwarz, D De Gouveia, K Steyn, M Kkatiedi and J Penny, as well as reserve riders.
Leading trainers also feature prominently, with Debra Swanson saddling nine horses, Amy Parham three, Gavin Macleod two, Thomas Mason three and Bridget Stidolph two.
On the entertainment front, a diverse roster of Zimbabwean musicians will take to the stage, led by Macheso, alongside Progress Chipfumo, Nisha Ts, Madedido, Uncle Epaton, Ndunge Yut and Jah Master.
The line-up reflects a deliberate effort to capture multiple genres, appealing to both traditional and contemporary audiences.
“This is more than just a race — it’s an iconic Castle Lager experience. We invite you to live it, feel it and share it with us, as it all comes together with a Castle,” Muzorewa said.
Beyond sport and entertainment, Delta’s stewardship of the Castle Tankard underscores a broader commitment to corporate social responsibility.
By sustaining a long-standing national event that supports the horse-racing industry, creates employment opportunities and promotes local arts, both Delta and the Castle brand continue to demonstrate how corporate investment can foster community engagement and public trust while strengthening brand loyalty.
As anticipation builds for tomorrow’s event, the 66th Castle Tankard promises a fusion of adrenaline, culture and community, cementing its place as a signature occasion where sport meets celebration.
