Cape Town Met Tips - Who will reign Supreme at Kenilworth?

Aaron Braund

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Last updated: 28 Jan 2021

Aaron Braund 28 Jan 2021

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The 2021 Cape Town Met is run at Kenilworth in South Africa on Saturday 30th January
Belgarion leads the way in the betting
Rainbow Bridge and Golden Ducat are other leading contenders
Queen Supreme is our best bet

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The field turn for home in the Cape Town Met. (Getty)

A classy field take part in the 2021 renewal of the Cape Town Met at Kenilworth on Saturday. Once again it promises to be one of the biggest days of the horse racing year.

Horse Chestnut, Politician and three-time winner Pocket Power are among the former winners, but who will follow in their footsteps and win the Grade One?

Cape Town Met Field and Draw

Gate	Name	Weight
1	Princess Calla	51.5kg
2	Golden Ducat	59.5kg
3	Sovereign Spirit	60kg
4	African Night Sky	60kg
5	Running Brave	57.5kg
6	Rainbow Bridge	60kg
7	Silver Operator	59.5kg
8	Queen Supreme	57.5kg
9	Do It Again	60kg
10	Cirillo	60kg
11	Belgarion	60kg

2021 Cape Town Met Odds

Name	Odds
Belgarion	2/1
Rainbow Bridge	4/1
Golden Ducat	4/1
Queen Supreme	5/1
Do It Again	13/2
Princess Calla	8/1
Bar	16/1

*Odds taken from HollywoodBets on 27/1/21*

2021 Cape Town Met Tips

Durban July winner Belgarion beat Do It Again, Golden Ducat and Rainbow Bridge at Greyville. Since then, Justin Snaith's star has beaten RAINBOW BRIDGE over a mile in the Green Point Stakes, before finish third over behind Jet Dark in the Queen's Plate.

Rainbow Bridge was second in the Queen's Plate, finishing ahead of both Belgarion and Do It Again. He won the Sun Met two years ago and was second behind One World 12 months ago.

Rainbow Bridge is a natural over this trip, and his excellent record in the Met makes him the best of the geldings in my eyes.

Rainbow Bridge would be the top selection if QUEEN SUPREME wasn't involved. However, Mike De Kock has chosen to run his mare and she is the top pick.

Queen Supreme won her first Grade One in the Cartier Paddock Stakes at Kenilworth last January, and repeated the victory in the same race three weeks ago.

Queen Supreme is a mature five-year-old, has won two Grade Ones around this track and should handle the trip.

Queen Supreme gets at least four pounds weight allowance from the geldings, and she is the one to beat.

Cape Town Met FAQs

When is the Sun Met?

The Cape Town Met, or Sun Met to many, will be run at Kenilworth on Saturday 30th January.

When did the Cape Town Met start?

The Cape Town Met is one of South Africa's most prestigious races, having first been run way back in 1883.

When does the Cape Town Met start?

The Cape Town Met will be run at 5:10pm local time on Saturday 30th January.

Who will win the Sun Met?

Mike De Kock's mare, Queen Supreme is our best bet in the 2021 Cape Town Met.

Where can I watch the 2021 Cape Town Met?

If you want to watch the 2021 Cape Town Met via your mobile device, then check out the Live Streaming page on our website.

Verdict

2021 Cape Town Met

Queen Supreme brings winning form into this race and her two best performances have come here at Kenilworth. She can add her name to the illustrious list of mares who've won The Met. 5/1 is a lovely price.

Queen Supreme

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