Cape Town's social scene will be awakened with one of the most prestigious annual racing events, the 148th running of L'Ormarins Queen's Plate.

On Saturday, 10 January 2009, Kenilworth race course will be transformed into a setting where fashion, vintage cars, fine wine, food and the country’s finest thoroughbreds take centre stage.

Due to be one of the city's biggest fashion events summer has to offer, ladies and gentlemen are asked to don their most elegant attire compliant with the dresscode of blue and white. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a shirt and tie with a jacket or suit whilst ladies are encouraged to wear dresses or skirts and hats.

There will be an award for 'best dressed' on the day. Other competitions on the day include 'best hat' and finest photography in capturing the ultimate L'Ormarins moment. A panel of judges will be handing out rosettes throughout the day to the top 30 entrants who will then be round up for the finals. The winners will be announced directly after the main race with the prize-giving following.

The 2009 L'Ormarins Queen's Plate will see the continued rivalry between SA's two greatest thoroughbreds — Dancer's Daughter and Pocket Power — the latter having consecutively won this race over the past two years and will be chasing his record-breaking third consecutive win.

Dancer's Daughter and Pocket Power last met when they dead heated in the 2008 Durban July and this rematch will be the most anticipated racing battle in years.

Like last year, car enthusiasts can look forward to a host of beautiful, classic vintage cars, which will be on display throughout the day.

The event will take place on 10 January 2009 at Kenilworth Race Course. Tickets in the picnic area are priced at R30 (R10 of which goes to charity) and includes R20 betting voucher.

Entrance to the premier admission are R200 (Jameson Gold Style-Lounges) and entertainment includes SA rock stars Louise Carver and Arno Carstens, jazzy house gurus Goldfish as well as local DJs such as Shaun Duvet. Champagne Private VIP tables on the Jameson Gold deck are available.

For costs and further details contact csracing@iafrica.com or +27 83 254 6255. Tickets available at Computicket or visit www.lqp.co.za for more information.