The South African racing and social calendar will see the addition of a prestigious new event in November this year. The inaugural Lanzerac Ready To Run Stakes, presented by Cape Thoroughbred Sales (CTS), will open the country’s horse racing season, and is set to become an annual highlight for all racing enthusiasts. On Saturday, 23 November 2013, Kenilworth Racecourse will once again come alive with horse enthusiasts, superb entertainment, good food and top class wine, as this glitzy event makes its debut.
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, a working wine farm dating back to 1692 and one of Stellenbosch’s best kept secrets, is now more than a luxury hotel. “Our exclusive five-star estate took the leap and has become the select partner, agreeing to sponsor the upcoming R2million Ready To Run Stakes Race, as well as the 2013 CTS Ready To Run Sale,” says Hans Steyn, General Manager of Lanzerac Hotel & Spa. The Race will be known as the 2013 Lanzerac Ready To Run Stakes, presented by CTS, while the Sale has been renamed the CTS Ready To Run Sale, presented by Lanzerac Hotel & Spa. The CTS Ready To Run Sale presented by Lanzerac Hotel & Spa is only the second Ready To Run Sale held by CTS, with this year’s Sale taking place on 22 November, the day before the Race.
Early indications are that buyers can look forward to an impressive lineup of horses, with most of the major stallions represented.
A day at the races is a wonderful occasion and the perfect excuse to don your very best outfit! Gentlemen and ladies are expected to dress in a suitable fashion, following a formal dress code. The event will provide a variety of delectable food and drink on the day, with Lanzerac wines rounding it off superbly.
For more information about Lanzerac Ready to Run Stakes visit www.lanzeracreadytorun.co.za or follow the buzz on Facebook and Twitter (@LanzeracRTR) and #LanzeracRTR
