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Von Trotha dominant at Farewell Derby
Von Trotha dominant at Farewell Derby

Von Trotha dominant at Farewell Derby

NAMPA
Von Trotha won the main race at the Farewell Derby horseracing competition at the Okahatjipara Turf on Saturday.

Seventy-five horses owned by different racing clubs and individuals took part in the 12 sprint races held at Okondjatu in the Otjozondjupa Region.

A whopping N$80 000 in prize-money was distributed among the winners.

Edison Kandjii's Von Trotha won the 2 000m in the Nambred A-division category, which was the main race for local horses.

Eagle from Professor Supporters Club (PSC) came second, while Uaraa Tjiho's Freedom Fighter came third. Von Trotha also won the 1 000m in the Nambred open A-division, followed by Eagle and Freedom Fighter in second and third, respectively.

The horse had also dominated at the recent Otjinene Nambred competition, after winning both the 1 000m and 2 000m races.

Mamba's Pride won the 1 000m Nambred maiden category, followed by Omake in second and Surprise in third.

In the 1 000m Nambred beginners' category, Waterloo emerged as the victor, while Diana Wonder Woman came second and Silver Sun took third spot.

Starlile scooped the first spot in the 2 000m thoroughbred open, followed by Rockley Beach and Shadaloo in second and third, respectively.

Leeuloop took the top spot in the Nambred 1 800 D-division category, while Sunny Side came second and Kapenailonga took third place.

Jet Apostle won the 1 000m thoroughbred maiden and graduation category, followed by Rikers Island and Princess Nicela in second and third, respectively.

In the 1 000m thoroughbred open category, Visigoth came first, Rockley Beach second and Coal third.

Adolf Levi scooped the jockey of the day award, taking home a trophy and N$500.

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-14

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