“This Friday will be a night for rhino conversation. It’s a chance for like-minded people and the racing community in Singapore to come together and raise funds for a very good cause,” said Pepper.

“I’m personally passionate about saving the rhino as it’s a real epidemic at the moment, but, eventually, this charity will not be restricted to rhinoceroses only, but to wildlife worldwide.

“Singapore will stage the first of an annual event, which we intend to turn into a worldwide event. We are looking at branching out to other countries like Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong and Europe.

“We are very grateful to our sponsors like Cisco and Dimension Data, and of course, the Singapore Turf Club for believing in and supporting our fund-raising activity, and lending us its wonderful facilities for such a noble cause.”

Dinner and drinks will be served, and besides having one of the races on the programme named “Racing for Rhinos” complete with trophy presentation, other activities will spice up the event, such as ‘live’ music, raffles, prize giveaways and parade ring tours. 

One of the highlights of the night will be a ‘live’ auction where the highest bidder will win a trip for two to South Africa for a chance to interact with rhinoceroses in rehabilitation.

For further details on the event and tickets, log onto the African Society of Singapore website at http://africansg.com and you can also buy tickets at https://www.africasocietyracingforrhinos.eventbee.com