Blue-and-white reigned supreme in Cape Town, at the L’Ormarins King’s Plate at the Kenilworth Racecourse. Thousands of people turned out in various shades of white and blue for the Premier racing event at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse over the weekend.
A media statement read, “This won’t just be a Raceday. It will be Cape Town’s see-and-be-seen event, where summer style meets seamless entertainment for all ages.”
Blue-and-white reigned supreme in Cape Town today
The L’Ormarins King’s Plate, delivering world-class thoroughbred action, is considered by many as Cape Town’s premier social event of the summer. The stakes were high, and this is not just referring to the fashion and live jazz sounds filling the air, but also to the clash of the finest racing horses in the Cape.
A media statement read, “From tailored suits and flowing dresses to extravagant headpieces, the Style Lounge will buzz with content creators snapping outfits amid pop-up bars and gourmet grazing stations.”
Blue-blooded Mother City event
If you are a fashionista, then you might have a spot on the stage. There’s a competition for the Best Dressed in the men’s, women’s and hat categories. Style prizes from Cartier were handed over to the most striking blue-and-white ensembles.
Sunshine, racing and entertainment for horse race lovers
“On the track, three Grade 1 races will deliver pulse-pounding excitement, headlined by the historic 165th running of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate over 1600m. Early entries promise fireworks, featuring Equus Horse of the Year 2022/23 Dave the King, 2023/24 champion Eight on Eighteen, KZN Raider Gladatorian, and Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 winner, The Real Prince. Exciting newcomers Gimme Rules, Mon Petit Cherie and Vapour Trail will add fresh intrigue, building on their standout Guineas and Green Point form as key feeders to this elite showdown.”
Blue-and-white glamour as racegoers seek a buzz
Race Coast’s Festival of Racing has positioned Hollywoodbets Kenilworth as the Province’s lifestyle hub where jazz, fashion and turf thrills converge. But don’t miss the momentum. The thrilling action continues into the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met on 31 January.
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