Racing runs year-round here, but the main event to put down in your diary is the glitzy Sun Met (formerly the J&B Met) in January. It's South Africa’s equivalent of Ladies Day at Ascot, and often more of a fashion show than a horse race. General admission tickets for it start at R150.
Kenilworth Racecourse
Cape Town
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