Johannesburg, South Africa — 4Racing was pleased to launch the Vaal Racecourse’s newly refurbished
hospitality venue, the Empress Club Suite, in December 2025.
We are grateful at how well the new venue has been received and to help us maintain the race day
experience, patrons are kindly requested to adhere to the dress code outlined below:-
Empress Club Suite – Dress Code
Men
Collared or golf shirts (no jacket required). T-shirts permitted with a jacket. Long pants (trousers or smart
jeans) and closed shoes or smart sneakers.
Board shorts, flip flops, tracksuits and vests are not permitted.
Women
Dresses or ensembles are recommended. Trousers, smart jeans, or dress shorts permitted. Heels, wedges,
smart sandals, or smart sneakers.
Board shorts, flip flops, tracksuits and vests are not permitted.
Parade Ring
We would like to remind patrons that the same rules apply for the Parade Ring.
Children
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an accredited adult and must adhere to the dress code.
Entry will be refused to patrons not adhering to the rules.
We thank you for your co-operation in helping us enhance the Vaal racing experience for the benefit of all
racing patrons.
ENDS.
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and X.About 4Racing
4Racing is South Africa’s largest horse racing operator, responsible for the management of Turffontein, Vaal
and Fairview racecourses, and operates the national TAB totalisator network, the country’s oldest and most
extensive tote betting system. www.tab.co.za
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Robyn Louw
robynl@4racing.com
079 394 3088