PHENOMENAL: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth sets the stage for heart-pounding races as jockeys vie for supremacy

By Sports Reporter

Cape Town’s most anticipated event on the social calendar- the Cape Town Met – promises to deliver unparalleled glamour, thrilling races, and a few celebrity sightings.

The event, scheduled for Saturday, 27 January 2024, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, now in its 162nd edition, this year’s theme will revolve around Cape Splendour, a fusion of glamour, grace and glory – from world-class hospitality to extraordinary haute couture.

Dubbed a “fusion of Cape beauty and racing tradition”, attendees will have a chance to indulge in gourmet feasts, sip on champagne, and groove to live entertainment at the official after party presented by Heineken Silver.

The line-up of local acts and guest DJs will make this the summer social event of the season. Horse racing and fashinistas are urged to showcase their unique interpretation of Cape Splendour – make it big, make it bold and make it beautiful.

Donovan Everitt, Cape Racing’s Chief Operating Officer, said that the Cape Town Met is set to be a game-changer on all fronts.

“Cape Racing is proud and excited to unveil a new, upgraded Hollywoodbets Kenilworth racecourse. This revitalised venue will elevate the iconic race to new heights and create a fresh experience. We’re excited to blend fashion, food, and world-class entertainment in a unique space, ensuring that the 2024 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met will be bigger and better than anything that has gone before in what is a long and truly proud history,” he teased.

World Sports Betting CEO Warren Tannous said the leading betting brand was proud to be associated with one of the world’s significant horseracing events.

There will also be a family-focused area on the in-field, which will include a kids’ zone, food stalls, beer gardens and plenty of entertainment.

Part of the Cape Town Met tradition is the social event’s best-dressed man and woman competition, with cash prizes up for grabs for the most spectacular ensemble.

Heineken Silver Beer Garden

Tickets cost: R 750 per person

Tickets price includes: Access ticket to the 2024 World Sports Betting Cape Town MET

Access to purchase from food trucks

Access to the Heineken public cash bar

Unreserved shaded seating

Access to Totes in the area

Big screens showing the racing action

Access to live acts throughout the day

Free parking

Access to the official World Sports Betting Cape Town MET after-party, presented by Heineken Silver

For queries please contact info@caperacing.co.za or visit www.caperacing.co.za

Prohibited Items:

Weapons of any kind

Outside food and drink

No bottles or containers or any kind

No outside alcohol or illegal substances

No bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, frisbees or balls

No airhorns / vuvuzelas or blowhorns

Braai equipment

Pets or animals

Oka pipes or hubblies

No camp chairs or umbrellas

Ticket prices: From R150-R750 via TicketPro at bit.ly/3HnuOpv

WHO’S WHO AT AFCON 2023 

Spirit: Know the monickers of teams appearing at the ivory coast

By Sports Reporter

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, in full swing, it is imperative to take a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams taking part in this year’s edition.

These names speak to the spirit of the teams, to the core celebration of the people back home who hold the pride of the nation dear to their hearts, and they ultimately celebrate the patriotic essence that comes with wearing national team colors.

It should be noted that most of these nicknames have immense attachment to the tourism aspect of the countries – from wild animals to national symbols to iconic geographical locations.

 The variety speaks to the never-ending attachment that cuts across.

Here are the names in alphabetic order:

Algeria – Les Fennecs [The Desert Foxes]

Angola – Palancas Negras [Sable Antelopes]

Burkina Faso – Les Etalons [The Stallions]

Cape Verde – Blue Sharks

Cote d’Ivoire – The Elephants

Cameroon – The Indomitable Lions

DR Congo – The Leopards

Equatorial Guinea – The National Thunder

Egypt – The Pharaohs

Ghana – Black Stars

Guinea – National Elephants

Guinea Bissau – The African Wild Dogs

Gambia – The Scorpions

Morocco – The Atlas Lions

Mozambique – The Mambas

Mauritania – Al Murabitun [The Almoravids]

Mali – Les Aigles [The Eagles]

Nigeria – Super Eagles

Namibia – Brave Warriors

South Africa – Bafana Bafana

Senegal – Lions of Teranga

Tunisia – The Carthage Eagles

Tanzania – The Taifa Stars

Zambia – Chipolopolo [The Copper Bullets]-CAFonline