Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025: Ultimate Guide to South Africa’s Most Prestigious Horse Racing Event

What is the purpose of the Durban July event? The Hollywoodbets Durban July has a rich history in South Africa. This is one of the greatest horse racing events that has been taking place yearly since 17 July 1897. The Durban July horse racing and social event takes place on the first Saturday of every July. This year, the event will take place on 5th July at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban, South Africa. 

Hollywood Durban July

Usually, the size of the field allows up to 18 horses to participate in each race. The event includes 12 races throughout the day and one main race on a racecourse distance of 2200 m. Each year, Hollywood Bets Durban July has a special theme. For instance, in 2024, the theme was Ride The Wave, and in 202,5 the theme is Marvels of Mzansi.

The Durban July horse racing event attracts several bettors. Therefore, bookmakers do their best to provide players with attractive offers in deposit bonuses, cash prizes, and much more. Here are some Durban July promotions that players can participate in at Hollywoodbets. 

Win a Share of Over R1 Million in Cash, Betting Vouchers or an Omoda C7

Hollywoodbets is offering players the chance to win a share of over R1 million in cash, betting vouchers, or an Omoda C7 from 08 June to 05 July 2025. To participate, bet R50 or more on the Hollywoodbets Durban July race meeting. The prize includes a share of R307,000 in cash, a share of R126,000 in betting vouchers, and a 2025 Omoda C7. This promotion is divided into four weekly segments, each providing prizes as follows:

• Week 1: 08 – 14 June 2025;
• Week 2: 15 – 21 June 2025;
• Week 3: 22 – 30 June 2025;
• Week 4: 01 – 05 July 2025;

Stand A Chance to WIN A Share of R300 000 in CASH or VIP Boomtown Experience!

Players yet have another exciting promotion on Hollywoodbets where they stand a chance to win R300,000 in cash or VIP Boomtown experience. To qualify, participants need to place a minimum bet of R3 on JetX to climb the leaderboard. This promotion runs from 15 May to 15 June 2025. The leaderboard uses a point scoring system where players have the chance to spin the wheel to receive points. There are six point allocations on the leaderboard in 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000. Cash prize winners receive the money directly in their Hollywoodbets accounts, and the HDJ winners' draw will be held to select two winners from all eligible entries.

Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 will take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in Durban. This year’s event marks the 129th edition of South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing event. About 60,000 people are expected to attend the 2025 Durban July.

Durban July 2025 Theme

The theme for the 2025 Durban July is ‘Marvels of Mzansi’ in celebration of South Africa’s rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, cultural diversity, and extraordinary achievements. The theme was unleashed in an exclusive fashion event attended by fashion schools, media, racing lovers, and celebrities at the Hollywoodbets Greyville.

The programme of events for the Durban July will be released soon. Stay tuned as we will update you once the program is out.

The first entries were released on 25 April 2025, with 61 horses on the entry list. Here are some key takeaways:

• The first declarations closed on 11h000 on Monday, 12 May;
• The first supplementary entries closed at 11h00 on Teusday, 13 May;
• Second declarations will close on 11h00 on Monday, 9 June;
• Final supplementary entries will close at 11h00 on Tuesday, 17 June, and the weights will be published;
• Final field announcement and draw will happen on Tuesday, 24 June, and 20 horses will be carded (18 and 2 reserves);
• The reserve will be scratched at 08h15 on Friday, 4 July;

The initial entries are as follows:

2025 Durban July Tickets

You can get your tickets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 at TicketPro. The general admission ticket goes for R230. No age restrictions and passouts are allowed from 13:00.

On-site parking tickets are also available at R170 per vehicle. Only pre-purchased or card payments in DLI Avenue on raceday are accepted. No cash payments will be accepted once you are in the parking queue on the race day. For those parking on the golf course, each person in your vehicle must have a pre-purchased racecourse entrance ticket. No entrance tickets will be available at the parking entrance.

There are several hospitality packages available at different prices from various companies. Be sure to reach the companies directly for availability and reservations. Additionally, ensure that the hospitality package you buy offers a ticket to enter the racecourse precinct. Otherwise, you will need to buy a separate entrance ticket at R230

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2025 Artist Line-Up

This year’s event will go beyond horse racing. Guests can expect iconic entertainment from talented South African musicians headlining the event. Additionally, Zolani Maloha will sing the national anthem. The combination of live music, racing, and fashion, everyone can expect an event full of cultural celebration. The 2025 artist lineup is as follows:

• Mafikizolo;
• Lira;
• Hot Water;
• GoodLuck;
• DJ Dalootz;
• Lee Cole;
• Sunset Sweatshop;

Many horse racing enthusiasts look forward to betting on the Durban July horse racing event. Before you start betting, it is good if you are familiar with horse racing betting markets to help you bet wisely. Some of the popular betting markets include:

• Antepost betting: These are bets you place a day before the racing course betting is open;
• Win bet: You bet on a horse you think will finish first;
• Swinging bet: If you feel two horses have equal chances of winning, you can bet them to finish 1,2, and 3 or 2 and 3 positions.
• Bipot: You place a bet on over 6 races, and your selection needs to finish first or second in each;
• Trifecta: Choose the top 3 finishers to win in the correct order;
• Quartet: Choose the top 4 finishers to win in the correct order;

Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can bet on the Durban July 2025 antepost on Hollywoodbets.

Hollywoodbets Homepage

Visit Hollywoodbets' official website and register or log in to your account. Deposit money in your account to get started with betting.

How to Bet on Durban July

Go to the horse racing section and choose HWB Durban July AntePost.

Betting on Durban July

Browse through the list of horses available and choose the horse you want to bet on. Enter your stake and click submit to place your bet.

The Durban July betting odds are currently available. Some of the horses leading in the ante-post market include Eight On Eighteen (5/2), Oriental Char (7/1), and Sea It Again (8/1). You can find the full list of the Durban July odds in the table above. We will keep you updated on the latest July betting odds and Durban July favorites.