Cape Times

Met fashionist­as jockey for position

- African News Agency

The theme can be interprete­d as exploring fashion trends dating back to the 1920s

ONE of the most anticipate­d social and prestigiou­s equestrian events on the South African calendar is ready to rock Cape Town as fashionist­as, socialites, punters and jockeys get set for The Sun Met with Mumm tomorrow at Kenilworth Racecourse.

General access tickets will give access to all the public areas, including the grandstand with public bars and public catering facilities.

There will be three stages offering entertainm­ent and 13 horse races with betting facilities.

Racegoers are encouraged to dress up to to this year’s theme, Decades of Glamour.

From vintage to modern, daring to classic the theme can be interprete­d as exploring fashion trends dating back to the 1920s, and presents a host of exciting opportunit­ies for fashionist­as attending to express themselves through style and poise.

The Official Sun Met Afterparty presented by Guess and the Guess Lifestyle Village at the course will begin just after the completion of the last race.

Sketchy Bongo, featuring the vocals of Kyle Deutsch and Shekhina, will kickstart the evening, followed by Euphonik in his signature style.

Two of South Africa’s most successful dance bands, Goodluck and Mi Casa, promise to bring the house down with their most popular hits and bring the evening to a suitably grand finish.

Tickets to the after-party can be bought through Ticketpro channels or at the venue from the ticket sales kiosks (R300 per ticket).

A variety of food and beverages will be on sale in the Guess Life Style Village.

 ?? Picture: IAN LANDSBERG ?? HORSING AROUND: Model Kim Robinson shares a moment with betting favourite Table Bay, the front runner for the Cape Guineas race ahead of the Sun Met celebrated by Mumm tomorrow at the Kenilworth Racecourse.
Picture: IAN LANDSBERG HORSING AROUND: Model Kim Robinson shares a moment with betting favourite Table Bay, the front runner for the Cape Guineas race ahead of the Sun Met celebrated by Mumm tomorrow at the Kenilworth Racecourse.

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