The theme for the 2022 Hollywood bets Durban July will be: SHOW ME THE HONEY There’s a buzz in Mzanzi,We’ve been patient a long while!Swelling buds burst open,And racegoers will be back in style. Fashionistas all abustle,Parading their creations.Who will taste sweet success?Couturier sensations! Bees dart from flower to flower,Gathering pollen before sunsetLike Punters look […]
Confirmed by the official HollywoodBets Durban July Facebook page today (17 February 2022) the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on 2 July 2022 Hollywoodbets is the new title sponsor of the Durban July The new sponsorship deal between Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle sees the stake for the race increase to a massive R5 […]
Announced by the official Vodacom Durban July Facebook page today (15 April 2020) Due to the impact of theCorona Virus in South Africa and the world at large) and its impact on events, the organisers are pushing the event date back to 25 July 2020 As South Africa wrestles with the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers […]
Event Theme 2020: Butterflies The butterflies start for many,When the horses step out on parade.The adrenaline builds to a climax,At the winning post, heroes are made. Jockeys dazzle in their rainbow silks,As they gallop past the crowd to the start.Muscles tight with expectation,Each chest thumping to the beat of a heart. There’s a serious side […]
The 2020 Vodacom Durban July will now be run on the 25 July 2020. Due to Covid-19 concerns the date has been pushed back to allow for more preperation time. The schedule of events for the day will be released in April.
Find out what’s happening on the day with this provisional schedule of events. 09h30 Fashion on Parade – Competition judges will start scouting for Raceday Fashion Finalists in the Parade Ring behind the Main Grandstand. 11h25 RACE 1 DO IT AGAIN 2018 Handicap Fashion on stage in The Lakes Lifestyle Village. 12h10 RACE 2 PINNACLE […]
The theme for The Vodacom Durban July, Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event has been announced for 2019: “Stars of Africa” The stars of Africa they shine at night,Lighting the sky’s so mystically bright.They sparkle on throughout the day,Showing themselves in a different way. Down to earth it’s the theatre so green,Which horse you fancy, maybe a […]
The date confirmed for the 2019 Durban July is Saturday 6th of July. #durbanjuly2019 #vdj19 date Sign up to be notified about the latest hospitality and hotel packages.