Time flies! The first entries for the 163rd renewal of the R5 million World Sports Betting Gr1 Cape Town Met to be run at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday 25 January are due by 11h00 today.
The World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, won in January 2024 by the Justin Snaith-trained Double Superlative ridden by UK-based jockey Daniel Muscutt, is an iconic event on the local calendar that needs no introduction, standing as a cornerstone of the Cape Town social calendar and the pinnacle of South African horseracing.
Jockey Daniel Muscutt enjoys the selfies after his big win on Double Superlative (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
This much-anticipated raceday seamlessly combines high fashion, art, and electrifying horseracing into a dazzling summer affair.
The recently revealed 2025 theme, ‘Couture Unleashed’ is set to make this year’s event the ultimate social occasion, attracting both fashion lovers and racing enthusiasts.
With tickets and hospitality packages now available on Quicket, this is a must-attend experience for those in search of sophistication and excitement.
Key big race dates to diarise:
- First supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Tuesday 17 December 2024.
- Final supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Monday 6 January 2025.
- Weights published later on Monday 6 January 2025.
- Declarations due by 10h00 on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
- Final field and barrier draws on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
