Today, the gates open for the 159th L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, one of Cape Town’s premier events. Here are the details.
If you want to do January right, you need to organise a celebration to end your first week back at work. You’re in luck.
If you still haven’t gotten round to snapping up tickets for the 153rd running of the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, then this may well be your last chance. You can win one of three double tickets to the Style Lounge, valued at R250 each!
The 2014 edition of Africa’s classiest horse race is around the corner, people – chronologically and geographically speaking. The 153rd running of the LQP will feature 12 races instead of the usual 10 for the first time ever.
The 2014 edition of Africa’s classiest horse race is around the corner, people – chronologically and geographically speaking. The 153rd running of the LQP will feature 12 races instead of the usual 10 for the first time ever. A variety of ticket options are available, starting with the premier Jockey Club ticket, valued at R2, […]
Cape’s most prestigious horse racing event, L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is one of the most stylish events on the South African calendar, and, while quadrupedal contenders will compete for the R1 million prize, race-goers will be looking to land the honours of Best Dressed and the Best Hat. Since the inaugural race in 1861, the event has followed […]
The Cape’s most prestigious horse racing event and one of South Africa’s most important calendar affairs, the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate will be held at Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape Town on January 12 2013, with equestrian contenders competing for the R1 million purse and race-goers looking to land best-dressed honours. It was 1861 when the legendary Queen’s […]
Anyone who made it to Saturday’s 151st L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate will attest to the fact that it was everything and more than we could possibly imagine! What a day of royal elegance it was! Guests witnessed an appearance of the legendary Pocket Power leading out the contenders for the main race, the L’Ormarins Queens Plate […]
Cape Town Prepares For The Most Prestigious Event Of The Year – More and more people seem to have come around to the fact that there is only one classy horse racing affair in South Africa – one that boasts limited numbers and genuine cool. Unlike other horse racing events, The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate on […]
The most exciting thing about this time of year is the fact that Cape Town’s most prestigious event – the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, is just around the corner. This absolute pleasure of a day is marked in red felt-tip pen in the diaries of informed local and international folk, who know and understand quality. The […]
COMPETITION IS CLOSED. WELL DONE TO BUSISIWE AND EMMA, WHO HAVE BOTH WON DOUBLE TICKETS TO THE QUEEN’S PLATE It’s not only the most prestigious horse race in South Africa, it also happens to be the most prestigious EVENT of the year. It is the one date that we at 2oceansibe refuse to miss. Such class, […]
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS TO THE QUEEN’S PLATE I find it somewhat amusing that people are already talking about plans for New Year, and yet they neglect to discuss the event which comes just after New Year, every year. An event which oozes more class and genuine fun than any New Year party could […]
A massive congratulations must go to the organisers of the 150th running of the Queen’s Plate horse race, who put on an event second to none. With the day delivering an wild array of excitement and smouldering beauty, there was barely a moment to catch one’s breath before Locnville, Zebra & Giraffe and Gizelle hit the stage for an evening concert to rival any international event. Photo gallery and celebs after the jump.
OBVIOUSLY we wouldn’t skip the annual L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate ticket competition. And with Saturday looming, you haven’t got much time to spare – so best you enter ASAP! We have 10 PAIRS of standard tickets and 2 PAIRS of VIP tickets to giveaway. So if you want to be a winner, then follow the link […]
Have you seen the entertainment line up for L’Ormarins Queens Plate VIP guests? It’s basically a joke. Look, it goes without saying that the Queens Plate is the most tasteful equine event staged in South Africa, a fact underlined by this year’s theme of “Timeless Elegance”. But that won’t stop us from enjoying a little heel-clicking when the time is right. Check this out – it’s insane!
Past KFM listeners can take a stroll down memory lane this morning as Seth Rotherham and Rich Hardiman find themselves on-air with none other than the former ‘voice of Cape Town’ – Nic Marais. We’ll also be chatting to Crazy White Boy about their music success, as well as Kate and La Muse about this […]
It was just the other day that someone sent out a tweet, asking the difference between the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate and another event involving horses. I scoffed at the notion, adding that it was akin to comparing chalk and cheese. But not just any cheese – I was referring to a rich blue stilton cheese […]
It’s a bit of a joke really – the LEICA D-Lux 4 camera. The very same camera that you will own if your photograph wins the L’Ormarins Moment photographic competition. If I may.. The LEICA D-Lux 4 Shame, it’ll be awkward for your friends when you’ve got the best camera. But that’s just the way […]
Excited sleepless nights leading up to the event were rewarded with the dream that was the 149th running of the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate. Cape Town and South Africa’s finest descended upon the Kenilworth race course for a day they will never forget. “Pocket Power” goes over the line to claim the title! I remember on […]
I don’t need to remind you about South Africa’s premiere social event happening on Saturday – the annual L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Horse Race at Kenilworth Race Course in Cape Town. And if you haven’t got your ducks in a row, best you pop down to Computicket right now to secure your tickets. Rather I should […]
Suffice to say, if you did NOT receive an email confirming you have won tickets to the 2010 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate horse race, then you did not win.. Well done to Michael, Raoul, Alex, Dan and Ryan! To the rest of you… better luck next time! Not that it’s all over for you! Heavens, […]
Please don’t let the same thing happen as what happened with The Killers concert in Cape Town. You know what I’m talking – those of you that woke up too late and couldn’t get tickets. The 2010 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is on January the 9th which is one month away. That’s right, South Africa’s premiere […]
I thank God every year for the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate – a place where I can truly be myself in the comfort of like-minded people who understand the difference between being classy and being clever. A place where I feel protected from the riff-raff and can discuss the latest issue of Vanity Fair with those […]