Horse Power: Kenya's history of racing

Ravenslass ridden by C.Kimani (2nd Left) on the way to win Alasiri Maiden during 2014's Magical Kenya Race Day at Ngong RaceCourse [Boniface Okendo]

“After the isolation and exertion of life in the bush, whether on safari or farming, the hunters and farmers descended on Nairobi with the explosive enthusiasm of sailors hitting a port.”

- Bartle Bull in his book, Safari.