Excitement is building as the weights for the 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met have been published, setting the stage for South Africa premier horse racing event. With a staggering R5,000,000 purse and a 2000m Grade 1 contest on the line, this year race promises to deliver unforgettable action.
A STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP
Following last weekend L Ormarins King 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.
TOP CONTENDERS:
See It Again - 5G - 60kg - Merit Rating 131 - Trainer: Michael Roberts
Gimme A Prince - 6G - 60kg - Merit Rating 129 - Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Montien - 5G - 60kg - Merit Rating 129 - Trainer: Piet Botha
Dave The King - 5G - 60kg - Merit Rating 128 - Trainer: Mike de Kock
Royal Aussie - 5G - 60kg - Merit Rating 124 - Trainer: Justin Snaith
Green With Envy - 4C - 59.5kg - Merit Rating 127 - Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Oriental Charm - 4C - 59.5kg - Merit Rating 125 - Trainer: BJ Crawford and JI Crawford
ROLL OF HONOUR
2024: Double Superlative (Justin Snaith)
2023: Jet Dark (Justin Snaith)
2022: Kommetdieding (H W Crawford and 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 continues!