Allied Steelrode -Onamission Charity Mile Draws
The Tarry yard will field two runners in Saturday week’s G2 Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile.
Classy five-year-old Callmegetrix will jump from barrier four, while her stablemate Rodeo Drive is drawn in barrier seven. Vercingetorix's mare Callmegetrix will be ridden by Muzi Yeni, while her stablemate gets the services of Philasande Mxoli.
Below is a description of the charities that the two Tarry-trained runners will represent in the Charity Mile.
COTLANDS (Callmegetrix)
One of South Africa’s best-loved charities, Cotlands prides itself on working towards making South Africa a more equal society by creating access to play-based early learning opportunities for young children. Through the generous investments of donors and partners, Cotlands initiates and facilitates innovative, play-based early learning opportunities for young children. Children are provided access to a toy library and playgroup programmes aimed at improving school readiness. The programmes are designed to ignite potential through play by enhancing children’s social-emotional development, as well as their cognitive skills which includes creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving.
TAG FOUNDATION (Rodeo Drive)
This organisation passionately supports learners at King Edward VII School and Parktown High School for Girls. TAG is committed to ensuring their students receive a world class education while providing both emotional and financial support to their learners.