2025 Allied Steelrode OnAMission Charity Mile Final Field
4Racing hosted the barrier draw for the 2025 Gr2 Allied Steelrode Onamission Charity Mile on Wednesday, 22 October.
The draw formalities were conducted under sunny skies in the Turffontein parade ring and saw this year’s runners paired with their Charities and unveil their draws.
The Gr2 race, offering a stake of R1million, has a storied history. Originally run as the Germiston November at Gosforth Park, it moved to Newmarket in 2002, before transferring to its current home at Turffontein in 2007. The honour roll includes some of South Africa’s turf greats, including Foveros and Wolf Power (who famously won back-to-back renewals in 1982 and 1983) and more recently the likes of 2022 Summer Cup hero, Puerto Manzano, and 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July winner, Winchester Mansion.
Leading global steel manufacturer Allied Steelrode has sponsored the race since 2021, and this year, they are donating R1million distributed across 20 deserving charities. This will range from R140,000 to the charity paired with the winning horse to a minimum of R40,000 for the charity whose horse finishes in last position, as well as those paired with reserve runners.
After 26 initial entries, there were 4 scratchings and 3 runners were eliminated, leaving a field of 16 with 3 reserves. Although not paired with a runner, The Hamlet School will also receive the minimum R40,000 contribution.
Allied Steelrode’s Group CEO, Mr Arun Chadha stated, “Horse racing has long been known as the sport of kings, but with this event, it becomes the sport of kindness — bringing together passionate individuals, owners, jockeys, and supporters in pursuit of a greater cause. Beyond the excitement on the track lies our shared purpose: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most. Every race, every cheer, and every contribution made, helps advance the vital work of our chosen charity partners. We are deeply grateful to 4Racing and their team, participants, and volunteers whose dedication and enthusiasm make this day possible.”
Patrick Duff, 4Racing CEO commented, “We are grateful to Allied Steelrode for their continued sponsorship of this very special race. Both Mr Arun Chadha and Mr Warne Rippon are enthusiastic supporters of South African horseracing and very much aligned with our own mission to sustain and support local horseracing. This event affords us the opportunity to support our industry as well as making a difference to a number of charities doing valuable work in our local communities. We are delighted to stage this special event again this year and really look forward to the Allied Steelrode OnAMission Charity Mile on 1 November.”
The Gr2 Allied Steelrode OnAMission Charity Mile final field, draws and charities are below:-
This year’s event takes place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at Turffontein Racecourse, and we will be racing to make a difference.
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