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Membership
THE CAPE TURF CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
“We have three different membership categories. The first is for those who are registered racehorse owners with the
National Horseracing Authority. This membership comes with its own perks, which include racecourse entry and parking, access to the parade ring, our 1881 and other membership areas, and other benefits.
The second category is to become part of the Centurion membership, a tier to which an owner only qualifies once they’ve had a hundred winners in our sport. Over and above
the membership benefits of the category described previously, additional benefits exist for our Centurion members, which are
described below.
The third category of membership is for those who participate in the ownership of horses via the syndication process, which is a rapidly growing and vitally important section of ownership. As I have always said about syndicates – you can own one percent of a horse but receive 100 percent of the fun!” – Greg Bortz
Centurion
Register to become a Cape Turf Club Centurion Member
R10,000
per annum excluding VAT
- Admission to all Hollywoodbets Racecourses nationwide
- Named Centurion Badge, displaying the owner’s NHRA registered colours
- A Guest Badge
- Personalised Welcome Gift
- Digital Welcome Pack
- Exclusive Parking near the 1881 room
- Centurion Members Lounge
- Access to the Parade Ring
- Access to 1881 Lounge (this venue is exclusive to Cape Turf Club members and guests)
- Glass of bubbly on arrival before the first race
- Winning Moments: Complimentary Digital Photograph, Race Replay, and Interview emailed on the day
- Complimentary winning magnetised photo with QR code for race replay
- Complimentary bottle of Cape Racing Cap Classique, one per winner
- Travel Booking Facilities: Assisting with tailored travel packages, including flights, 5-star accommodation, and chauffeur services
- Curated Evenings
- Training Centre Visits
- Morning Coffee Gallops
- Early bird ticketing options for external events hosted at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth and Durbanville racecourses
- A Race Name for your Birthday and lunch for 4 guests on the day
- 1 Free Venue Hire a year
- Monthly Newsletters featuring owner news and updates, and weekly Race Day previews
GRADE 1 OWNERS RACEDAY EXPERIENCE
*FOR OWNERS WITH DECLARED RUNNERS IN GR 1
- Priority Hospitality booking in the Owners’ and Trainers’ 1881 Lounge on Grade 1 race days. Complimentary lunch for the owner and a guest
- Chauffeur service to the racecourse is available for booking
- Complimentary bottle of Cape Racing Cap Classique or selected drinks
- Complimentary framed winning photo print with QR code for race replay
- Access to the Parade Ring
- Complimentary race day welcome pack tailored to the owner and their Grade 1 entrant
Membership sign-up will be live with the launch of our new website on 1st August 2024. The CTC Membership season will run from 1st August 2024 – 31st July 2025.
Given that sign-up will only commence in August, we will be extending a grace period to current members by issuing temporary passes in the month of August to accommodate registration and payment on the new system.
Owner
Register to become a Cape Turf Club Owner Member
R2,500
per annum excluding VAT
- Admission to all Hollywoodbets Racecourses nationwide
- Named Owner Badge, displaying the owner’s NHRA registered colours
- A Guest Badge
- Welcome Gift Pack
- Digital Gift Pack
- Access to Members’ Parking
- Access to the Parade Ring when you have a runner declared in a specific race
- Access to 1881 Lounge (this venue is exclusive to Cape Turf Club members and guests)
- Glass of bubbly on arrival before the first race
- Winning Moments: Complimentary Digital Photograph, Race Replay, and Interview emailed on the day
- Complimentary winning magnetised photo print with QR code for race replay
- Complimentary bottle of Cape Racing Cap Classique, one per winner
- Travel Booking Facilities – Assisting with tailored travel packages, including flights, 5-star accommodation, and chauffeur services
- Curated Evenings
- Training Centre Visits
- Morning Coffee Gallops
- Early bird ticketing options for external events hosted at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth and Durbanville racecourses
- 1 Reduced Venue Hire by 50% for an external function
- Monthly Newsletters featuring owner news and updates, and weekly Race Day previews
GRADE 1 OWNERS RACEDAY EXPERIENCE
*FOR OWNERS WITH DECLARED RUNNERS IN GR 1
- Priority Hospitality booking in the Owners’ and Trainers’ 1881 Lounge on Grade 1 race days. Complimentary lunch for the owner and a guest.
- Chauffeur service to the racecourse is available for booking.
- Complimentary bottle of Cape Racing Cap Classique or selected drinks.
- Complimentary framed winning photo print with QR code for race replay.
- Access to the Parade Ring with three guests (strictly for the GR1 race only) Complimentary race day welcome pack tailored to the owner and their Grade 1 entrant.
Membership sign-up will be live with the launch of our new website on 1st August 2024. The CTC Membership season will run from 1st August 2024 – 31st July 2025.
Given that sign-up will only commence in August, we will be extending a grace period to current members by issuing temporary passes in the month of August to accommodate registration and payment on the new system.
Syndicate
Register to become a Cape Turf Club Syndicate Member
R300
per annum excluding VAT
- Member Badge
- Parade Ring Access (declared runners)
- Access to the Syndicate Racing Pavilion
- Winning Moments: Complimentary Digital Photograph, Race Replay, and Interview emailed on the day
- Win bonuses applicable
- Complimentary Hospitality on Syndicate Launch Race Day
- Training Centre Visits
- Morning Coffee Gallops
- Weekly Newsletter Race Day previews
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The lead time for badges is 2-3 weeks.
Yes, for Cape Turf Club members only. Private suite holders and CENTURION members will have access to allocated unreserved parking at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth parking area at the Rosmead Avenue entrance. CLUB members will have access to a dedicated parking zone via the Wetton Road entrance. Non-members will have access to general parking via the Wetton Road entrance.
Only registered CTC Owners and Centurion Members have access to the 1881 Lounge.
Hospitality bookings can be made via our booking portal on the menu bar. Alternatively, you can book via the following channels:
Email: members@capeturfclub.co.za
WhatsApp: 071 012 0486
Yes, as a CENTURION or CLUB member, you can host your guests in the 1881 Lounge. Temporary accreditation will be issued to your guests and will be valid for the day. It is noted, however, that a registered CTC member must be part of the booking party.
Yes. The Cape Turf Club badges will give you full access to the parade rings and members’ facilities in Durban and Pietermaritzburg on arrival before the first race. Booking is required for members’ facilities.
Yes, on Festival days, all CENTURION Members, CLUB members, and owners with runners declared in Grade 1 races will take preference on table bookings in the 1881 Lounge. However, the Peninsula Room will be the dedicated overflow room for all owners, so table bookings for all CTC Owner members will always be guaranteed.
It has been publicly disclosed that Gold Circle has accepted an offer to be acquired by Hollywoodbets and Greg Bortz. Numerous member and regulatory approvals are needed before this transaction can proceed. If these approvals are received, and the transaction is completed, it can be expected that the CTC benefits will be extended to Gold Circle venues and vice versa.
Members will receive monthly email communication.
For Grade 1 races, CENTURION members and one guest will have access to the Parade Ring. CLUB members and one guest will only be able to access the Parade Ring if they have a declared runner in the race. Additional accreditation will be issued on the day to enable access.
No. The ROA has no standing within Cape Racing. The ROA badges are not accepted or recognised at our racecourses in the Cape. Should you additionally wish to be a member of the ROA, that is your prerogative. But this will provide you with no benefits or standing within the CTC or on our racecourses.
Each CTC CENTURION and CLUB member can host one guest in the Parade Ring. The CTC member MUST accompany each guest at all times. This is part of an initiative to tighten security and access to the Parade Ring. Access to the Parade Ring has been relaxed in recent years; however, it is hallowed ground and should be treated as such.
Your Cape Turf Club Membership renewal is due on or before 31 July 2024 and is valid from August 2024 – 31 July 2025.
Your Cape Turf Club Membership is valid from August 2024 – 31 July 2025.
