Kota Kinabalu: Royal Sabah Turf Club (RSTC) successfully organised the Harvest Festival Mile Cup and Sprint Cup at the Tambalang Racecourse in Tuaran on June 1.
The event was celebrated in a lively atmosphere, full of sportsmanship and excitement.
Among the distinguished guests were Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick and Datuk Wong Thien Fook.
To mark the occasion, RSTC carried out a symbolic welcoming ceremony, featuring five horses ridden by Bajau riders, known as “Oriental Cowboys”. This gesture was meant to honour the guests and showcase Sabah’s rich cultural heritage.
David’s Sling secured victory in the 1,600-metre Harvest Festival Mile Cup, while Easylights was crowned champion of the 1,200-metre Sprint Cup.
Ewon personally presented the trophies to the Mile Cup winners, adding a special touch to the event, while Wong presented prizes to the winners of the Sprint race.
Apart from the races, there was also a Malaysia Madani product promotion, allowing spectators to enjoy shopping while watching the exhilarating competitions.
