The chairman of HRFN Tajuddeen Dantata, said this in an announcement issued in Minna on Wednesday.He mentioned the Derby is scheduled to happen from Wednesday, 29 April to Saturday, 2 Might 2026 on the Sultan Sa’advert Abubakar III Worldwide Racecourse, Bida, Niger state.
He mentioned, “the extremely anticipated Derby is organised in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which kinds a part of a broader nationwide initiative aimed toward selling unity, youth engagement, cultural heritage, and socio-economic growth via sport”.
He defined that the occasion is anticipated to draw broad participation from throughout Nigeria and neighbouring international locations, together with Cameroon, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Republic, and Senegal.
“Members will embrace elite stables, skilled jockeys, and equestrian fanatics, competing throughout a number of race classes in what guarantees to be an exhilarating show of pace, self-discipline, and horsemanship”, he mentioned.
He mentioned that the Finale is scheduled for Saturday, 2nd Might 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM), including that it will be graced by the First Woman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu alongside Governors from throughout Northern Nigeria, first-class conventional rulers, captains of trade, and different distinguished stakeholders.
“The upcoming Bida Derby is projected to host over 100,000 spectators, with an estimated media attain exceeding 2 million viewers per broadcast”, he defined.
The Renewed Hope Worldwide Horse Racing Derby stays a flagship platform for celebrating Nigeria’s wealthy equestrian heritage whereas positioning the game for international competitiveness.