DURBAN – A bright and exciting future for horse racing in South Africa is on the horizon! That was the underlying message to emerge as the birth of South Africa’s new age coastal racing operator was celebrated at the official launch of the Race Coast brand, which was attended by a wide spectrum of local government …
DURBAN – The glamour, creativity, and cultural prestige of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will once again shine a spotlight on the nine designers selected for the Durban Fashion Fair Rising Star Collection, as they prepare to dazzle with their interpretations of this year’s theme Marvels of Mzansi. From elegant pieces for the curvier fashionista to dapper menswear …
The countdown to Africa’s greatest horse racing and fashion event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, has officially begun – and this year’s entertainment promises to be as iconic as the event itself.
Five homegrown KwaZulu-Natal designers and a powerhouse husband-and-wife team from Jozi have been named as the six fashion leaders chosen to take centre stage at the Hollywoodbets Durban July on July 5.
Eight On Eighteen in top spot DURBAN — Eight On Eighteen has earned top spot on the Hollywoodbets Durban July Log as published by the Racing Operator earlier today. There were eleven scratchings at the time of first declarations on Monday 12 May, including Grade 1 winner Fire Attack and Gold Bracelet (Gr 2) winner …
One Voice. One Nation. One Unforgettable Moment.This year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July celebrates the Marvels of Mzansi, and what better way to start than with a voice that brings us all together?Meet Zolani Mahola, the musical marvel who will bring the stage to soulful life with a stirring performance of our National Anthem.
DURBAN — Sixty-one entries from 28 stables were received on Friday 25 April at the initial nomination stage for the 2025 R5-million Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr1) over 2200m on Saturday 5 July. In pursuit of his sixth “July” victory, Champion trainer Justin Snaith leads the way with ten entries, including the multiple Grade1-winning 3-year-old Eight …
DURBAN – The countdown has begun! The 129th edition of Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacular, the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ), is set to take place on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the iconic Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. As the most anticipated fixture on South Africa’s racing calendar, the event seamlessly blends world-class horse racing …
Durban – South Africa, get ready. If the theme of this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July – Marvels of Mzansi – is anything to go by, fashionistas, racegoers, trainers, jockeys and the general public can look forward to celebrating ‘Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event’ on a scale never seen before. “We are a proudly South African company …
Durban – The highly anticipated theme for the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) was unveiled in spectacular fashion at an exclusive event at Hollywoodbets Greyville, attended by media, fashion schools, racing enthusiasts, and celebrities. As the proud title sponsor of Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacle, Hollywoodbets is honoured to reveal the 2025 theme: “Marvels …