Marrakech – The third edition of the African Horse Racing Grand Prix, which ended on Saturday in Marrakech, was a great success which provides information on the capacity and role of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Horses (SOREC) in the promotion of the equine industry on the African continent.
This three-day event, organized in partnership with the African Lotteries Association (ALA), built on the positive experience of the previous year, bringing together leading horses and jockeys.
This equestrian event was an opportunity for SOREC to welcome several delegations from the continent with the aim of highlighting African expertise in the field of racing and games, and promoting attractive and responsible recreational practices on the continent. .
After the “resounding success” of this event in 2023, this 3rd edition “met expectations in terms of participation and satisfaction, both from jockeys and the public, while arousing strong emotions”, rejoiced Mr. Omar Skalli, general director of SOREC, during the awards ceremony.
Mr. Skalli also underlined that the 2024 edition will undeniably strengthen the international visibility of the horse racing industry in Africa, expressing SOREC’s determination to support the development of this sector on the continent.
For his part, Abdelkader Al Kandoussi, who postponed the PMU (Urban Mutual Pari) prize, said he was proud of this victory, “the fruit of collective work and a shared passion for this sport”.
“I would like to thank SOREC and all the organizers for their commitment to promoting horse racing in Africa,” he said.
During this last day, several competitions took place, including the SOREC Prize, the PMU Prize, the Marrakech Prize, the African Brotherhood Prize, the ALA Prize, the Palmeraie Prize, the African Grand Prix and the Jockeys School Prize.
Note that this 2024 edition has had a new format, with a forum intended for African experts to address the regulation of games, in particular the security, legal and fiscal aspects.
Pursuing the ambition of positioning the equine sector as a driver of development in rural areas, SOREC focuses its action on the valorization of breeds and the monetization of horse uses in order to support the emergence of economically viable and sustainable ecosystems. financially independent.
