A wave builds like the arched neck,
Of a horse with a free flowing main.
Gravity takes over as the wave gushes forward,
In any eruption of foaming champagne.
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Mar
Category Archives: Durban July Theme
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Mar
Mar
The heavens at night,
Purple skyglow, almost black.
The full moon so bright,
Wispy clouds seem laid-back.
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]