This coming Sunday, the 20th of December, is an important date on the calendar for the Gozo Horse Racing Association, as the Xhajma Racetrack will for the first time be hosting the President's Cup Finals.

The programme which will be held in the morning between 8.30am and 1.00pm, and includes races for Shetland, Ponies, Horses and the finals for Copper/Bronze, Silver and Gold/Premier.

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, will present the prizes to the winners at the end of the races, and unveil a commemorative plaque for the occasion. The GHRA President, Mary Mifsud Micallef will present a donation to the Community Chest Fund.

Maltese owners can register their horses at Fredu Spiteri Marsa club or Anton Pace (Mob:9922 7854).

Registration in Gozo is also available at Xhajma racetrack till Thursday, the 17th of December, at 6pm.

Photograph: Paul Scicluna

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