The Durban July, sometimes known as the Hollywoodbets Durban July, is a prestigious, Grade One horse racing event held each year at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban. The prize purse for the event currently stands at R5 million. The event, held every July, as the name suggests, has become one of South Africa’s biggest spectacles, expanding far beyond just horse racing.
Now, the Hollywoodbets Durban July has positioned itself as a leading fashion and entertainment event, attracting visitors from around the world. Each year, the theme for the event is announced in February or March, giving attendees plenty of opportunity to prepare. The Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse The Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse hosts nine Grade One races during the South African Champions Season.
Located near the Durban Golden Mile beachfront and the Royal Durban Golf Club, the course is a right-handed, pear-shaped track. The racecourse is named, in part, after its title sponsor, Hollywoodbets , a South African sports betting operator. The Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse is home to an uphill section between the 2200m and 1800m mark, followed by a gentle downward slope until the 1200m point.
Another uphill section can be found between the 1000m and the straight, which is relatively level and 450m long. The Durban July in 2024 In 2024, the 128th Durban July will be held on Saturday 6th July, and the theme for the event is “Ride the Wave”. There are eighteen runners on the fi.