Raftaar, a horse from Ba has won the 800 metres race at Sabeto Picnic Races at Aviva Farms in Sabeto, Nadi today.
The owner walks away with a prize money of $300.
Junior Striker owned by Mohammed Shaheem of Nadi finished second in the 800 metres race while Vico Boy also of Nadi finished third.
In the 600 metres race, Roll Boy owned by Mohammed Liaqat of Ba finished first while Lolly owned by Lolly of Nadi finished second and Junior Jeb owned by Sabir Hasan from Nadi finished third.
The first place getter gets $300, second place is $200 while the third prize money is $100.
The main race which is the 2000 metres race will be held this afternoon and the prize money is $1000.
Organiser Kim Beddoes says people continue to pour in to watch the races.
