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For the 15th successive year, Elephant House Lemonade is once again the proud sponsor of soft drinks for the Nuwara Eliya horse races, to be worked off on 14 April 2013 at the Nuwara Eliya race course. This year too the prestigious Lemonade Cup will be awarded by Elephant House to the winning horse and jockey at the end of a race that will be a true test of strength and speed combined with the astute judgement of the jockey.
The Elephant House soft drinks range which is sought after by all who yearn for that unique flavour, along with popular brand KIK Cola will be plentifully available at the Nuwara Eliya race course on the day of the races.
Horse racing fans as always are expected to flock in their hundreds to witness the exclusive and elegant event which sees the cream of race horses, plough through the green turf in a breathtaking and exhilarating dash to the finish line.
Local as well as international jockeys will show off their prowess spurred on by the owners of these thoroughbred race horses and this much looked forward to occasion is one of the most prestigious events in the country’s racing calendar and is organised by the Sri Lanka Turf Club.
The beautiful scenic environment of the hill country too contributes towards making this event memorable for the competitors and spectators alike, and the most glorious fashions are paraded with great aplomb by the many ladies who grace this occasion.
“We have been associated with the Nuwara Eliya horse races for the last 15 years and we are proud once again to be the official sponsor of soft drinks while being associated with such a prestigious event,” Beverages at Ceylon Cold Stores (Elephant House) Head and John Keells Holdings Vice President Chandima Perera said.