The Kaapse Klopse Voorsmakie, featuring the Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas takes centre stage on Saturday, 14 December, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
Join a quintessentially Cape Town celebration with a family market and pop-up Klopse performances throughout the day against the backdrop of an electrifying line-up of racing, including the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas. Then, witness a spectacle of colour and music as the Kaapse Klopse Voorsmakie sees a procession of over 10,000 members from dozens of Troupes after the final race – bringing the community together with a collision of vibrant performances in celebration of the city’s rich heritage.
Enjoy an array of local flavours in our outdoor food zone, quench your thirst at the Trackside Bar, and let the kids enjoy the afternoon in the safe, secure and supervised Kids’ Zone, complete with video games, inflatables, face painting, bottomless slushies, sweets and popcorn, and much more.
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Join us on Saturday, 14 December, and experience heart and soul of the vibrant Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas. See you at the races!
The centerpiece of the day is the prestigious R2 million Gr 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas, a thrilling showcase of South African horseracing excellence.
The day kicks off with one of the country’s most prestigious horseracing events, the R2 million Gr 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas, a classic mile race renowned for spotlighting future stars of the track. Now in its third year of sponsorship by Hollywoodbets, the 2024 edition has drawn immense anticipation and top-tier talent and has attracted entries from across north and south headed up by boom colt, One Stripe, winner of the Gr 2 Cape Punters Cup three weeks earlier and the unbeaten Heather’s Boy from the Mike de Kock yard.
The undercard features some high-quality races too with the Gr 2 Ridgemont Highlands Peninsula Handicap and the Gr 3 Hollywoodbets Victress Stakes which includes entries in the class of Red Palace. Promising two-year-olds will appear in the Commonwealth Plate and the Summer Coronation Plate adding to the attraction of the day.
The Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas is widely regarded as South Africa’s premier classic race. It features as the headliner of the Kaapse Klopse Voorsmakie and is the third of eight featured raceday events in the Cape Racing Summer Festival of Racing. The mile classic has a long and proud history dating back to 1955, when it was run as the Cape of Good Hope Guineas. Over the years, it has served as a launchpad for champions and stallion-makers alike, with modern-day winners including the likes of Horse Chestnut, Jet Master, Captain Al, Variety Club, Capetown Noir, and Charles Dickens, to name just a few. While fillies generally don’t have an outstanding record in the Cape Guineas, a few outstanding female gallopers have triumphed over the years, adding to the race’s rich history.
Catch all the action from our grandstands, try your hand at sports betting, celebrate an afternoon of action-packed winning.
Bring the kids and let them spend the afternoon in our safe, secure and supervised Kids’ Zone, jam-packed with activities, games, and prizes to be won.
There’s a dedicated area for teens and tweens, a soft-play area for the little-littles, PLUS a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, a sweets, slushie & popcorn station, and the chance to win awesome prizes with our kids’ races!
The Kaapse Klopse Voorsmakie offers a vibrant preview of the 2025 Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade – Africa’s largest cultural festival, set for Saturday, 4 January 2025. Featuring approx. 20 Minstrel Troupes from the Kaapse Klopse Karnivaal Association, the event showcases their dazzling new attire, members, and choreographed routines.
More than a preview, the Voorsmakie celebrates the rich history and cultural significance of the century-old Tweede Nuwe Jaar tradition, now known as the Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade. It’s a powerful tribute to Cape Town’s heritage and the strong community spirit that defines this iconic festival.
