The Bray July 2016

Dubbed as “the desert race”, the Bray July was established in 1997 by former Springbok and rubgy star Frik Du Preez who saw the unique offering of the Kalahari Desert to international horse racing. 

What started as an event in which the local farm workers and jockeys raced against each other has since turned into an international attraction for horse racing fanatics from Botswana, Namibia and other neighbouring countries, with a sizeable prize money of R250 000.

Jockeys compete for position 

For those not infront most of the race is in a cloud of dust

The stables the afternoon before the race

The stables the afternoon before the race

The camping area in the middle of the race track

Jockeys and family members keep warm before the start of the race

Horses roll around in the sand to cool down 

The finish line

For some joy and for others dispair

Horses are auctioned off before the start of each race

The last race of the day

Community members celebrating with the winner of the last and main race of the day