By Our Reporter
The Royal Ascot Goat Races were held on Saturday at Speke Resort Munyonyo lakeside. The Tusker Malt-powered event which was returning from a 5-year hiatus impressed with its high-end fashion and picnic vibe. Minus a drizzle in the early afternoon, the event went on smoothly as revelers indulged in the day’s festivities.
The goat racing which was the day’s main attraction had the crowd excited as they surrounded the track to witness the winning goats. Not known for athleticism, the goats had to be prodded to the finish line with minders pushing a cart behind them. Bebe Cool’s famous goat that he named after his musical nemesis A-Pass didn’t put up a good show, coming last in the day’s first race.
The hospitality tents were also something to look out for with the goat owners’ tent being one of the most sought after, not with the free-flowing liquor and food, thanks to Speke Group of Hotels.
Off the race tracks, there were prizes awarded throughout the event amongst them the big win for best dressed couple being a return air ticket to Dubai.
The event ended on a high thanks to performances from Bebe Cool and Fik Fameica that left the crowds wildly excited, before an elaborate fireworks display capped it all.
Here are some photos from the event.
