E
arly January is usually a time to let
our waistlines and wallets recover
from the celebrations of Christ-
mas and New Year, but for racing
fans it's a chance to let their festive mood
linger at the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate Rac-
ing Festival in South Africa's Cape Town
January 5-6. Taking place over two days to-
wards the start of the year at the Kenilworth
Racecourse, the festival is as famous for its