Further information to follow
Capetonians taking cover from the rain (Pic: Chase Liebenberg)
Cape Racing have advised that following the 22mm of rain on Thursday morning at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and more forecast for Friday, a decision has been taken to postpone the racemeeting scheduled for Saturday 16 September 2023, to Monday 18 September 2023.
Please be guided by the above and any further changes will be communicated.
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