L'Ormarins Queen's Plate ticket sales open

For the first time, the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate 2014 will feature 12 races as opposed to 10, with a new prominent internationally sponsored race, brought to the day's line-up by England's Goodwood Racecourse. With a winner's purse of R1 million, the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate has the best 16 thoroughbreds in the country run 1600m over the Kenilworth Racecourse.

Alongside the track, there will be an array of race-day fashions in the event's signature blue-and-white dress theme with world-class entertainment and a variety of hospitality and culinary offerings.

As the perfect hat is always an essential complement to a flawless outfit, Little Hattery will be sponsoring vouchers for every ticket purchased for L'Ormarins Queen's Plate 2014. This entitles each ticket holder to book a consultation with a sales representative from Little Hattery, who will, in turn, provide assistance in finding a seemly hat for the occasion.

Once more, those in attendance can expect the annual highlights of the Best Dressed and Best Hat competitions, and L'Ormarins Queen's Plate 2014 will present the first Best Dressed Man competition to acknowledge the most stylish gentleman of the day.

Ticket options

A variety of ticket options are available, starting with the premier Jockey Club ticket, valued at R2500, which enables access to ultra-exclusive suites and all hospitality areas, a three-course seated meal, complimentary drinks, entrance to the Jockey Club and the illustrious after party featuring top international acts and first-rate entertainment.

The Stud Club ticket, valued at R1200, includes entrance to the most popular hospitality marquee, featuring private bars and lounge areas, with a complimentary light lunch, L'Ormarins wines and Peroni beer served until 6pm. This ticket also includes on-site make-up artists for touch-ups during the day and entrance into the Style Lounge Village and exclusive after party.

Two picnic packages exist, namely the R750-per head Luxury Picninc Suite, including a prime, private location, complimentary L'Ormarins wines, organic energy drinks and Peroni, with access to the after party and Style Lounge Village. The R600-per head Picnic Site ticket includes a prime location, complimentary drinks and entrance to the Style Lounge Village and after party.

The Style Lounge ticket option, valued at R250, grants access into the Style Lounge Village, access to the horse race and after party, as well as tote facilities and parking.