The World Sports Betting Cape Town MET returns on Saturday, 25 January 2025, and horseracing enthusiasts and fashionistas can officially get a head start on their preparations to dazzle and defy fashion convention with the official unveiling of the event’s theme – Couture Unleashed.
The iconic annual event, now in its 163rd year, is a much-anticipated fixture on the country’s racing calendar, drawing both sports fans and social butterflies to the recently upgraded Hollywoodbets Kenilworth property.
“With this daring theme, we expect racegoers to look beyond the runway and clothing rack and truly express their creative vision. We are excited to see big and wild interpretations that blend art, technology and couture,” says Cape Racing COO, Donovan Everitt.
Steeped in history, the prestigious World Sports Betting Cape Town MET is the highlight of the Cape Summer Festival of Racing, where some of SA’s top thoroughbreds will show off their stamina and skill.
The Cape Summer Festival of Racing kicks off on 23 November, includes eight festival days – including the MET – and will also introduce a Summer Music Festival series.
The 25 January event will once again showcase the very best horseracing action with a number of thrilling races on the card, including the 2,000m Grade 1 World Sports Betting Cape Town MET with its R5 million stake – a significant increase from the R2 million stake in 2024. The 2024 race saw DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE darting through the finish under visiting British jockey, Daniel Muscutt, to score a 33/1 upset.
“In addition to heart-stopping racing, the event will also showcase spectacular hospitality experiences, exciting activations, high-fashion, big name DJs and world-class entertainment, and after the last race, the venue will transform into a party for the ages” adds Everitt. “This is the city’s social event of the season, we are pulling out all the stops to make the 2025 edition of the MET the best one yet, and everyone is invited to join us and keep the festivities going until well into the night.”
Says World Sports Betting COO Ryno Du Plessis, “As the 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town MET returns, a new era of elegance takes centre stage. With the theme Couture Unleashed, horseracing enthusiasts and fashion mavens are invited to break free from tradition, redefining luxury with daring style and unparalleled creativity.”
