Renewed Hope International Horse Racing Derby Shakes Bida, Niger State
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) has announced the hosting of the Renewed Hope International Horse Racing Derby (2025/2026 Season Second Quarter), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, April 29 th to Saturday, May 2 nd, 2026, at the Sultan Sa’ ad Abubakar III International Racecourse in Bida, Niger State.
In a statement, the association said the highly anticipated Derby is organized in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is part of a broader national initiative aimed at promoting unity, youth engagement, cultural heritage, and socio- economic development through sport.
The event is expected to draw wide participation from across Nigeria and neighboring countries, including Cameroon, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Republic, and Senegal.
Participants will include top stables, professional jockeys, and horse enthusiasts competing in various race categories, promising a thrilling display of speed, discipline, and horsemanship.
The finale, scheduled for Saturday, May 2 nd, 2026, from 3: 00 PM to 6: 00 PM, will be graced by Nigeria’ s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, along with governors from northern Nigeria, traditional rulers, industry leaders, and other distinguished stakeholders.
Building on the success of the first quarter races in Hadejia (Jigawa State), Doguru, and Daura (Katsina State), the Federation continues to expand the reach and impact of horse racing as a national sport.
The Bida Derby is projected to host over 100, 100,000 spectators, with an estimated media reach exceeding 2 million viewers per broadcast.
The Renewed Hope International Horse Racing Derby remains a flagship platform to celebrate Nigeria’ s rich equestrian heritage and position the sport for global competitiveness.
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria invites the public to attend and witness this historic and prestigious event as scheduled.
For further inquiries or sponsorship, call: 0706 734 1991 or email horseracingfn @ gmail. com.
