World Sports Betting Cape Town Met Weights Announced! 🏇
Excitement is building as the weights for the 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met have been published, setting the stage for South Africa’s premier horse racing event. With a staggering R5,000,000 purse and a 2000m Grade 1 contest on the line, this year’s race promises to deliver unforgettable action.
A Star-Studded Line-Up
Following last weekend’s L’Ormarins King’s Plate, 28 runners remain in contention for the Met crown. Among the standouts is Justin Snaith, who is aiming for a third consecutive victory in the race.
2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met – Weights Published
Here’s the full list of weights for the 28 runners still in contention for the R5,000,000 Grade 1 race:
| Horse Name | Age & Gender | Weight (kg) | Merit Rating | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See It Again | 5G | 60 | 131 | Michael Roberts |
| Gimme A Prince | 6G | 60 | 129 | Dean Kannemeyer |
| Montien | 5G | 60 | 129 | Piet Botha |
| Dave The King | 5G | 60 | 128 | Mike de Kock |
| Royal Aussie | 5G | 60 | 124 | Justin Snaith |
| Rascallion | 7G | 60 | 122 | Vaughan Marshall |
| Atticus Finch | 5G | 60 | 121 | Alec Laird |
| Zapatillas | 6G | 60 | 119 | BJ Crawford/JI Crawford |
| Billy Bowlegs | 5G | 60 | 117 | Eric Sands |
| Master Redoute | 6G | 60 | 117 | Andre Nel |
| Al Muthana (AUS) | 7G | 60 | 116 | Ricky Maingard |
| Future Pearl | 5G | 60 | 116 | Sean Tarry |
| Pacaya | 6G | 60 | 116 | Justin Snaith |
| Without Question | 5G | 60 | 115 | Justin Snaith |
| Future Swing | 5G | 60 | 114 | Justin Snaith |
| Litigation | 6G | 60 | 113 | Sean Tarry |
| Baratheon | 6G | 60 | 106 | Piet Botha |
| Green With Envy | 4C | 59.5 | 127 | Dean Kannemeyer |
| Oriental Charm | 4C | 59.5 | 125 | BJ Crawford/JI Crawford |
| Barbaresco | 4G | 59.5 | 122 | J A Janse van Vuuren |
| Magic Verse | 4G | 59.5 | 114 | Justin Snaith |
| William Iron Arm | 4G | 59.5 | 111 | Dean Kannemeyer |
| Saartjie | 5M | 57.5 | 116 | Andre Nel |
| Red Palace | 4F | 57 | 119 | Dean Kannemeyer |
| Silver Sanctuary | 4F | 57 | 117 | Mike de Kock |
| Eight On Eighteen | 3C | 54 | 115 | Justin Snaith |
| Greaterix | 3C | 54 | 106 | Mike de Kock |
| Heather’s Boy | 3C | 54 | 102 | Mike de Kock |
Notes on Conditions
- Weight for Age (WFA):
- 3-year-olds: -6kg
- 4-year-olds: -0.5kg
- No apprentice or female jockey allowances are applicable.
Dates to Remember
- Declarations: Wednesday, 15 January 2025, by 10:00 AM (Fee: R46,000, refundable if not invited to run).
- Final Field Announcement: Wednesday, 15 January 2025, at an event (details TBA).
- Barrier Draws: Same day, details to follow.
Get Your Tickets!
Be part of the action at the 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met. Tickets start at just R150, with various packages available. Secure yours now: Buy Tickets.
Roll of Honour
The Met has crowned legends over the years, including:
- 2024: Double Superlative (Justin Snaith)
- 2023: Jet Dark (Justin Snaith)
- 2022: Kommetdieding (H W Crawford & M Rix)
- 2021: Rainbow Bridge ( Eric Sands)
Will Justin Snaith make it three in a row, or will a new champion rise?
Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to #WSBCPTMET continues!
