The Castle Tankard 2025 once again solidified its reputation as one of Zimbabwe’s premier entertainment spectacles, drawing thousands to the Borrowdale Park Racecourse for a day of high-stakes horse racing and electrifying performances.
The event, a highlight on the country’s social calendar, seamlessly blended elite sport with world-class entertainment, leaving fans captivated from the first race to the final encore.
The spotlight shone brightest on the 2000-metre Castle Tankard race, where Action Zone emerged victorious in a heart-stopping finish, claiming the $25,000 winner’s purse.
The race, featuring 15 competitors, came down to a dramatic final 30 metres as Action Zone held off fierce challenges from Jaeger Moon (second place, $12,500) and Master Tik Tok (third place, $7,500).
The trio’s neck-and-neck sprint to the line left the crowd roaring—a fitting climax to Zimbabwe’s most prestigious horse racing event.
As the cheers from the races faded, the energy shifted to the after-party, where the Chillspot Records roster turned the venue into a pulsating dance arena.
Despite the afternoon sun still blazing, the grounds were packed to capacity, with revellers jostling for space as the beats took over.
The lineup was a masterful mix of rising stars and established icons: Nisha Ts, Oriyano, and Delroy Shewe made their Castle Tankard debut, delivering high-energy sets to one of the largest crowds ever assembled at the racecourse.
For Alick Macheso and Enzo Ishall, the stage was familiar territory. They brought their signature flair, with Macheso’s sungura rhythms and Ishall’s dancehall anthems keeping the audience on their feet well into the evening.
Beyond the races and performances, the event’s success lies in its ability to merge elite sport, top-tier music, and unmatched atmosphere.
It’s not just a horse race—it’s a cultural experience, a place where high fashion, corporate networking, and street-party vibes collide under the Harare sky.
With another unforgettable edition in the books, the Castle Tankard has once again raised the bar for entertainment in Zimbabwe.
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