Cape Town’s biggest racing event, the WSB Cape Town Met, has officially revealed it’s Mardi Gras theme for the 2023 edition, which promises to be bigger than ever! The 2023 WSB Cape Town Met takes place on 28 January 2023, and will see some of the best horses in South Africa compete for a share of the R2 Million purse on offer, and will as always be hosted at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth racecourse. There will also be host of celebrity appearances, big music artists and entertainment on the big day. In this guide, we’ll be running through everything you need to know about the WSB Cape Town Met 2023, including the latest betting odds, ante post betting, theme and where to place your bets.
WSB Cape Town Met 2023 Betting
Ante post betting is available for the Cape Town Met on various betting sites, including WSB, Hollywoodbets and Betway. The current favourite is Make it Snappy (7/2), followed by Jet Dark (9/2), Kommetdieding (11/2) and Cousin Casey (6/1). You can view a full list of the WSB Cape Town Met 2023 odds below;
Odds are correct as of 23 Jan 2023. Odds are subject to change, and will vary on different betting sites.
Cape Town Met 2023 Tickets
The general admission unreserved and grass seating tickets start at R150 per person, which will give you access to the event, stand, general bar area and the food trucks. General entry tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. There are also several hospitality tickets and VIP experiences on offer, including;
- Festivalist Package with a picket basket, starting at R600.
- Owners package, including a 3 course lunch in the 1881 lounge, and access to the after party from R550 per person.
- Mardi Gras in the Peninsula package, inclduing a full bar, 3 course buffet lunch, parking and more for R4428 per person.
- Turf Club & Lounge Package, which has reserved or unreserved seating and is a true VIP experience with catering and drinks throughout the day, starting at R1800 per person.
You can book your tickets on the Howler site, or through the Cape Racing event page.
Where to bet on the WSB Cape Town Met 2023
Most South African betting sites will be offering odds on all the races taking place, including the main race. We recommend using Hollywoodbets, Bet.co.za or Betway for your WSB Met bets, but there are more listed below to choose from;
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Cape Met Betting Promotions
Bookmakers are expected to release several betting promotions and specials offers for the Cape Town Met. These will be released closer to the race, and will be posted below once they become available.
Bet.co.za Met Promotion
Bet R200 on the Cape Met and get a R100 free bet plus a R20 slots bonus with bet.co.za.
Hollywoodbets 15% Deposit Match Bonus
Hollywoodbets are running a 15% deposit match bonus for all deposits made between 23 – 29 January, up to a maximum of R20,000 (R3000 bonus). Click here to claim this offer.
The WSB Cape Town Met 2023 Final Field
The WSB Cape Town Met 2023 Final Field has been released, along with draws, all listed below;
Cape Town Met 2022 Results
- Kommetdieding
- Jet Dark
- Linebacker
- Double Superlative
- Do it again
Here’s to a great 2023 Met!
It’s fantastic that WSB are once again sponsoring Cape Town’s biggest race, and we’re hoping that they up the ante after a successful 2021 Met. The 2023 promises to be another great day out, and it will be interesting to see if the people’s horse, Kommetdieding, will pick up another win in the main race. If you have any questions or queries regarding the Met, please let us know in the comments below.
WSB Met 2023 Betting Tips
Neil Morrice has some great insights and tips for the 2023 Met:
A year never goes by without collateral formlines snaking together to give arguments over who is best equipped to take out the biggest single race in the Western Cape a powerful adrenalin injection.
It’s not always the case that the ‘old brigade’ are taken on by a younger generation with realistic claims to glory.
But this year’s Met sees the 2022 protagonists KOMMETDIEDING and JET DARK locking horns and opposed by a powerful three-year-old contingent headed by Hollywood Syndicate’s own MAKE IT SNAPPY and COUSIN CASEY.
The former, a daughter of Dynasty whose Paddock Stakes victory makes her a clear 7-2 favourite with the sponsors, was the toast of Brett Crawford’s Burns Night supper on Wednesday along with Kommetdieding. The pair give the trainer an enviable twin spearhead with which to attack Saturday’s 2000-metre feature.
MAKE IT SNAPPY will propel into new territory trip-wise, but Hollywood’s syndicate manager Anthony Delpech has no worries that on pedigree she will stay. From a man who has ridden more winners worldwide than any other South African jockey, that has to be music to the ears of the owners.
JET DARK was a staying on second to Kommetdieding in the 2022 Met but turned the tables when finishing second to shock scorer AL MUTHANA in the L’Ormarins King’s Plate earlier this month.
That result is looked at by many as a fluke, but a key ingredient was in fact the jockeyship of Bernard Fayd’Herbe to chart a course on the stands’ rail. His ambitious ploy to give away distance while obtaining the better ground that proved crucial to the success was reminiscent of Anton Marcus when he adopted similar tactics aboard Hill Fifty Four in the 2014 Met.
Very little separates Kommetdieding and Jet Dark over whom you could throw a blanket.
Mike De Kock’s SPARKLING WATER has been beaten in the Victory Moon and the Betway Summer Cup since her triumph in the Hollywoodbets Durban July last year. But she was staying on behind Make It Snappy to claim a minor cheque in the Paddock Stakes, and will have an extra 200 metres to travel at the weekend.
Surely over-priced at 33-1 is DO IT AGAIN. The 2018 and 2019 July hero lost ground at the start in last year’s Met but stayed on strongly on the stands side to be beaten only two lengths into fifth. Given the yardage he surrendered leaving the gate, the veteran could easily have troubled the principals had things turned out differently.
And he’s been lightly campaigned by Justin Snaith who has had only one day in mind for the eight-year-old.
Plenty will run their pens through his name, but granted a strong pace to aim at DO IT AGAIN can prove a real threat to main pick MAKE IT SNAPPY under ace tactician Fayd’Herbe.
WSB Cape Town Met Horse Racing Tips
Horseracing is a challenging activity that requires a combination of mental skills and knowledge. Whether you are a casual bettor or a professional, there are a few general principles that can help you improve your chances of success.
One important factor is to approach the sport with a positive mindset. It is important to accept and embrace your love for horseracing and gambling, and to request respect for your hobby from friends and family. Another important factor is to study race form when you are well-rested and focused. This will help you make better betting decisions.
It is also important to eliminate personal bias and consider the merits of every runner in a race. A good form guide can be very helpful in this regard, and it is important to familiarize yourself with the information it contains. Watching race replays can also help you learn from your mistakes and improve your betting skills.
It is also a good idea to follow “strike” jockeys and trainers, who have a track record of success. Finally, don’t be afraid to place bets, as they can offer multiple chances to win and potentially high returns on your investment.
ARE THE UNRESERVED TICKETS AVALIABLE AT THE GATE ON COURSE?
Yes you will be able to buy tickets at the gate