By Our Reporter
The Royal Ascot Goat Races returned from a 5-year hiatus on Saturday. Powered by Tusker Malt Lager, the social event indeed came back bigger and better with its high-end fashion and picnic vibe at its traditional home, Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Goats are not known for athleticism, so they had to be prodded to the finish line with minders pushing a cart behind them. Short of that, they would have chosen to graze the grass. But that is where the fun element was. The owners cheered on their goats though as there were cash prizes to be won. Bebe Cool’s famous goat that he named after his musical nemesis A-Pass didn’t put up a good show despite people cheering it.
The hospitality tents were something to look out for with the goat owners’ tent being one of the most sought after – not with the free-flowing liquor and food thanks to Speke Group of Hotels. Kampala Casino partnered with Johnnie Walker for the most exclusive tent. Event sponsors Tusker were the attraction of the night with their silent disco.
Off the race tracks, there were prizes awarded throughout the event amongst them the big win for best dressed couple being a return air ticket to Dubai.
The night ended on a high thanks to performances from Bebe Cool and Fik Fameica that left the crowds wildly excited before an elaborate fireworks display capped it all.
Here are some photos from the event.
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