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Namibian press · Organization

Namibia Horse Racing Association

Also known as: NHRA

Namibia Horse Racing Association — organizes horse racing events and oversees the sport's regulation and development, facing sponsorship challenges while securing new backing from Castlebet.

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  1. April 2026
  2. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs at the Masa Easter Cup

    Source

    Namibia fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs, including Otjinene Supporters Club (OSC), BR, Professor Supporters Club, Okahandja Racing and Angermund Racing.

    Namibia racehorses triumph in Botswana
  3. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association will hold annual horse racing event on 4 July 2026 in Rehoboth

    Source

    Castlebet Namibia has announced a sponsorship of N$300 000 in support of the Namibia Horse Racing Association's (NHRA) annual horse racing event, scheduled to take place on 4 July 2026 in Rehoboth.

    Castlebet pours into NHRA
  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Horse Racing Association will hold annual horse racing event in July at Rehoboth

    Source

    Sport betting company Castlebet has announced a N$300 000 sponsorship towards the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual horse racing event, slated for July at Rehoboth.

    Castlebet donates N$300 000 to horse racing
  5. March 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Namibia Horse Racing Association successfully launched its 2026 calendar at Gobabis with Independence Day event

    Source

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) over the weekend successfully launched its 2026 calendar at Gobabis with an Independence Day event featuring 17 races and significant regional participation.

    Woodland Ridge, Katiti Komambo gallop to victory
  7. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association is organizing the Horse Racing Independence Cup

    Source

    The event, organised under the auspices of the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA), forms part of activities celebrating Namibia's 36th Independence anniversary.

    Gobabis to host Horse Racing Independence Cup
  8. February 2026
  9. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association held its annual general meeting on Saturday

    Source

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday in the capital to set the tone for the upcoming racing season.

    Namibia Horse Racing maps out racing season
  10. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association confirmed current MTC sponsorship lasts until end of September this year

    Source

    The horse racing association confirmed that its current MTC sponsorship lasts until the end of September this year.

    Namibia Horse Racing maps out racing season
  11. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) will hold its annual general meeting in the capital on Saturday

    Source

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in the capital on Saturday.

    NHRA AGM set for tomorrow
  12. New Era

    NHRA was officially recognised by the Namibia Sports Commission in 2011

    Source

    NHRA was established in 1997 and officially recognised by the Namibia Sports Commission in 2011.

    NHRA AGM set for tomorrow
  13. January 2026
  14. New Era

    Namibia Horse Racing Association is racing association of which Burger Racing is a newcomer

    Source

    Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) newcomer Burger Racing (BR) is aiming for more victories in 2026 after an impressive debut season.

    Burger Racing eyes more wins in 2026
Sport

Namibian racehorses win races at Botswana Easter Cup

The News

Namibian racehorses achieved multiple victories at the Masa Easter Cup in Botswana, with Whisper and Action Time securing first-place finishes in their respective races. Namibia fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs and earned recognition from the Horse Racing Association president for strong performance against Botswana and South African competitors.

8 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Namibian racehorses win races at Botswana Easter Cup

    Namibian racehorses achieved multiple victories at the Masa Easter Cup in Botswana, with Whisper and Action Time securing first-place finishes in their respective races. Namibia fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs and earned recognition from the Horse Racing Association president for strong performance against Botswana and South African competitors.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Horse racing association mourns MP James Uerikua

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association has extended condolences following the death of parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died in a road accident between Okakarara and Otjiwarongo. Uerikua was a key supporter of horse racing in Namibia, particularly instrumental in reviving the sport in Gam settlement and establishing the Gam Racing Club, where he funded multiple competitions from his own resources.

    8 April 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Castlebet sponsors NHRA with N$300,000 to boost horse racing

    Castlebet Namibia has announced a N$300,000 sponsorship of the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual event scheduled for July 4, 2026 in Rehoboth, marking the company's expansion beyond football betting into other sporting codes. The NHRA says the support will boost prize money and help revive and grow horse racing in Namibia.

    1 April 2026 · New Era

  2. Castlebet sponsors N$300,000 for Namibia horse racing event

    Sport betting company Castlebet has pledged N$300,000 to the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual event in July at Rehoboth, with funds earmarked for securing a suitable racing track. The Namibia Sports Commission says the sponsorship is crucial given uncertain government funding and the need for private sector partnerships.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 30 March

  1. Horse racing sport faces sponsorship crisis in Namibia

    The president of Namibia Horse Racing Association says the future of horse racing is bleak without increased sponsorship, with only MTC currently backing the sport after FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Debmarine withdrew. The association faces challenges including high costs of maintaining racehorses, insufficient competition prize money, lack of technical equipment like drones for photo finishes, and limited geographic expansion beyond Omaheke, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Hardap regions.

    30 March 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Horse racing launched in Gobabis with 17 races

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its 2026 calendar launch at Gobabis with an Independence Day event featuring 17 races and about 600 spectators from across the country and Botswana. Katiti Komambo won the Nambred 2000m and Woodland Ridge won the Import Open 2000m, while the event boosted local business activity despite minor operational challenges with starting gates and crowd control.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. Gobabis hosts Horse Racing Independence Cup this weekend

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association is holding the Horse Racing Independence Cup at the Gobabis racetrack as part of Namibia's 36th Independence anniversary celebrations, with more than 50 horses registered to compete across 17 race plates and a prize purse of N$120,000.

    20 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Namibia Horse Racing Association plans upcoming season

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its annual general meeting to map out the racing season, approving amendments to juvenile racing regulations and prize money distribution, and confirming a provisional schedule of 11 events with the Independence Race in Gobabis as the season opener. The association is seeking to extend its current MTC sponsorship and engage new sponsors while ensuring compliance with the Namibia Sports Commission.

    24 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 February

  1. Namibia Horse Racing Association holds annual meeting Saturday

    The Namibia Horse Racing Association will convene its annual general meeting in Windhoek on Saturday to address 2026 budget, rule changes, sponsorship challenges, and competition calendars. Key agenda items include prize money percentages, juvenile horses, horse passports and vaccinations, and entrance fees.

    20 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 16 January

  1. Burger Racing targets more victories in 2026 racing season

    Namibia Horse Racing Association newcomer Burger Racing aims for continued dominance in 2026 after a successful debut season in which it claimed 17 first-place finishes in nine months and recently won seven first-place finishes at the Tsjaka New Year Derby. Club owner Sakkie Burger, who expanded his stable to 12 thoroughbreds, emphasises that success depends on training, discipline, nutrition, and jockey management.

    16 January 2026 · New Era

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