Hollywoodbets Durban July

Hollywoodbets Durban July Africa’s greatest horse racing and social event! 💜🏇
4 July 2026 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.
Africa's Greatest Horseracing Event!

19/06/2026

Race Coast’s Vicky Minott takes us through the roadmap leading up to the 130th running of the , and what you need to look out for!

19/06/2026

Experience the anticipation and excitement of the at the annual Gallops Morning. Join the East Coast Radio Breakfast team broadcasting live from Hollywoodbets Greyville from 6.30am for a complimentary coffee and pastry, and see some of the country’s top thoroughbreds in action ahead of the big day on 4 July.
Entry is free, and you may even spot your favourite Sharks or Dolphins player on course!

18/06/2026

Hanrie Lues Bridal takes us on a journey of nostalgia with her interpretation of .

The final post in our series helping you get to know horse racing a little better. Today we unpack the different classif...
18/06/2026

The final post in our series helping you get to know horse racing a little better. Today we unpack the different classification of the horses themselves. Age and gender matter when racing, so you will often find races limited to one particular horse class. This will be specified in the racecard.

And now you know more! Get your tickets for the and show off your new horse racing knowledge at Greyville Racecourse on 4 July. Tickets are at Ticketpro.

17/06/2026

Mzwandile Mathonsi is all about the Dolly Parton glitz, glamour and confidence - what will your inspiration be for this year’s ?

Part 3 in our know-your-horse-racing-better series, today we look at race set ups.If you want to know which horse has a ...
17/06/2026

Part 3 in our know-your-horse-racing-better series, today we look at race set ups.
If you want to know which horse has a slight advantage in the race, the draw is super important. Here’s how the races are set up and how the starting positions work.

16/06/2026

thulasindi explains his take on a very romantic .

Continuing our series of the ins and outs of horse racing, we’re now looking at some of the professionals behind the sce...
16/06/2026

Continuing our series of the ins and outs of horse racing, we’re now looking at some of the professionals behind the scenes involved on race day - so you know who’s who standing around in the Winner’s Circle after a race.

One step closer to raceday! Weights for all the current contenders for the main race have been released. Our next big ...
15/06/2026

One step closer to raceday! Weights for all the current contenders for the main race have been released. Our next big milestone will be Final Declarations on Monday, 22 Jun, followed by the Final Field and Barrier Draw on 23 Jun. We’re just one week away from knowing exactly who will run - and from where!

Have you got your tickets for Africa’s greatest horse racing and social event? With 19 days to go we’re selling fast.

Note: 52kg will be the minimum weight and weights will be adjusted upward for those horses under 52kg at time of Final Declarations.

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So you’re coming to the Hollywoodbets Durban July but aren’t that caught up with the world of horse racing, and want to ...
15/06/2026

So you’re coming to the Hollywoodbets Durban July but aren’t that caught up with the world of horse racing, and want to know a bit more? We’ve got you.

Here’s the first in our series of explainers to help you navigate horse racing at a little easier this year. The sport is always more fun when you understand it better!

Let’s start with the race types - you’ll find these in the race card listed next to each race, or in the race name, so that you know what you’re watching.

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