Sun Met day has dawned beautifully over Kenilworth and with the gates opening at 10h00, a good crowd is expected.
The first of twelve races is off at 11h50.
Here’s a brief survival guide
Get your Sporting Post or Winning Form – they include all the winners you will need.
Take your ID book with: especially if you’re going to place a bet on the day
Don’t forget your bank cards: ATMs will be available around the venue
You may need sunscreen and a hat
Take something warm to wear if you plan to stay for the Sun Met after- party
Please note that no alcohol may be brought into the venue and firearms, weapons, fireworks or explosives are not permitted at Kenilworth Racecourse.
A general access ticket goes for R200 and gives you access to all public areas and the official after party. You can buy them from Ticketpro and outlets around Cape Town.
If you’re looking for something a little more exclusive, Circa has hospitality packages starting from R2 000 per person. You’ll have lofty surroundings from which to enjoy the action, complimentary food and drinks, access to the after party and much more.
The fantastic entertainment on offer is as thrilling as the horseracing. Leading the pack is “Africa is not a jungle”, which showcases the finest South African talent, including DJ Black Coffee, Euphonik and Da Capo. Sama-winner Holly Rey will also be on the bill, along with choreographer and DJ Courtnae Paul. HeartFM DJs Tyrone Paulsen, Codax and Vernon Carver will be on the decks throughout the day and during the after party. All Sun Met ticket-holders will enjoy complimentary access to the official Sun Met after party.
The theme for The Sun Met 2020 is “African Luxury: Visionaries”.
The organisers are calling on all racegoers to feel inspired by their inner vision, creativity and innovation and arrive ready to transform Africa’s Richest Race Day into a harmony of visionary imagination. Still clueless about what to wear? Take inspiration from the official The Sun Met 2020 campaign, with Visionaries Bonang Matheba and reigning Miss South Africa Zozi Thunzi, who’ve been styled by acclaimed fashion designer and Visionary Palesa Mokubung.
Various fashion designers will showcase their designs in-between the races at the Entertainment Marquee. The cream of South Africa’s talent, including Imprint ZA and The Sun Met 2020 Visionary Palesa Mokubung, will be wowing racegoers with their best designs and creations.
Racegoers can make use of the Chukker Road parking facility at R100 per car, with a free shuttle service to the Kenilworth Racecourse entrance. Parking tickets can be bought at TicketPro.
Whether you are winning or losing, a day at the race isn’t complete without bubbly. House of BNG is the official celebration partner for The Sun Met 2020 and the House’s two variants, Brut and Brut Rosé, will be filling every flute, tulip and coupe at Kenilworth Racecourse.
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Facebook: @TheSunMet
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