This Saturday at Borrowdale Park is John Koumides’ day, when his many friends will recall the good times, and celebrate the life of one of Zimbabwe racing’s most loyal supporters.

John Koumides passed away earlier this year and will be sadly missed. Successful in business, Mr Koumides owned and loved some great horses, but took the rough with the smooth, was always kind, unassuming, and approachable – and he could party!

Over the years ‘JK’ was involved with several local stables, and happy memories will be shared by people who knew him far better than I. There were dozens of photographs to choose from but this one seems to have captured a moment when everyone was feeling particularly good.

The six races on Saturday’s card are named after a few of John’s famous winners, and the feature race, the Flashing Numbers Champion Fillies Stakes, has been sponsored by the Axia Corporation Ltd.