I’ve been wanting to go to the annual L’Ormarins Queens Plate in Kenilworth Cape Town a while now but due to work, vacation and other factors, each year it comes and it goes and I miss out on what you’ll soon find out is a wonderful event. This year however I made a point this year to make space in my social calendar and experience what the L’Ormarins Queens Plate is all about. I wasn’t too sure what to expect in terms of dress to be honest but kept in line with the blue and white theme, organised tickets and went out to the plate.

It has to be said that the L’Ormarins Queens Plate is really where it’s at. Picking up my partner in town was a bit of an issue, thankfully my vehicle isn’t exactly slow so getting there wasn’t a problem. It is not the annual J&B Met and by no means is this a bad thing, all it means is there’s not much traffic and it is a lot classier and sophisticated cut with style.

Yes, the queens plate is not only about sophistication but horses too. In fact you can definitely say that this is South Africa’s most prestigious annual horse racing event. For those who don’t know the people behind the event is the Rupert family’s L’Ormarins Wine Farm. If you were in attendance, you’ll remember it was definitely a hot event and here I’m referring to the weather too. Thankfully I was seated in a shaded area. The social part of the event quickly began as everyone started interacting and the drinks began to flow.

I’m not normally a betting man but When it came time for the races I decided to put some money down and to my surprise I had made the right picks in each of the races I placed bets on. With every event there must be something and this time there were a few queens [drama]. Thankfully that was in the minority and didn’t ruin a perfect day filled with socialising, horse racing and quality people. The amazing Pocket Power did it again by winning his fourth L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate event.

As the sun began to set and the heat died down, the evenings festivities began with Gang of Instrumentals, Just Jinjer, Goldfish and Shaun Duvet. It’s only a shame the night ended so early. The Queen’s Plate is definitely one of the top events I’ve been to and I’m confident it’ll be at the top of the events come the end of 2010. If you want a classy event with sophistication and style, horse racing and socialising, this event is definitely for you. What a beautiful day out. See you next year.

Its no ordinary horse racing event. It’s the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate

http://www.lqp.co.za/