By Mandla Moyo.
Zimbabwe, Harare. (News Of The South) – Zimbabwe became the first country to name a team that will take part in the four nation jockey’s tournament to be held in Kenya next year,January 18.
According to Mashonaland Turf Club online this event will be held to celebrate Kenya’s 110 year Horse racing anniversary.
The three men team is made up of Quinton Riddle, Brandon McNaughton and Kevin Derere.
Quinton Riddle the Champion jockey in Zimbabwe during the 2010-2011 season will lead the local delegation.
He has ridden 450 winners to date proving that he is the crème de la crème in Zimbabwe horse racing.
As an apprentice rider Riddle was the Champion Apprentice during the 94/95 horse racing season.
The other two jockeys have distinguished themselves well as both apprentice and qualified jockeys over the years.
However, they are going to meet strong opposition in the form of seasoned jockeys from the other participating countries.
This four nation jockey’s challenge will see jockeys from Kenya the host nation, Zimbabwe, Mauritius and South Africa battling it out for the top honours.
Tom Fraser the leader of the Kenyan jockeys club will coordinate this momentous event.
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