Africa’s greatest horseracing event, the R5 million Gr1 Hollywoodbets Durban July will be run at the Theatre Of Champions on Saturday, 1 July.
The 127th renewal of the 2200m contest showcases eighteen of the cream of South Africa’s thoroughbred crop.
All the winners! Ali Cohen, Ant Mgudlwa, Keagan de Melo, Anthony Delpech, Mike de Kock and Justin Snaith – beat that! (Pic -Candiese Lenferna)
Described as our very own Epsom Derby and Melbourne Cup by former international champion jockey Michael Roberts, who saddles favourite See It Again on Saturday, the Hollywoodbets Durban July is the ultimate prize for every jockey, trainer, owner, breeder and groom.
Finding the winner is the focal point for both seasoned racing fans and once-a-year flutterers as the 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July fever reaches boiling point this week.
To provide some valuable insight into the heart and mind of the great race, a star-studded line-up of experts will be hosted by leading race-caller Alistair Cohen on the official Hollywoodbets Durban July panel discussion to be premiered on SuperSport channel 207 (Variety 2) at 18h00 on Wednesday 28 June.
It will also premiere on GallopTV, as well as the Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle YouTube and Facebook platforms at the same time.
Ali Cohen and Ant Mgudlwa (Pic -Candiese Lenferna)
The powerhouse panel includes five-time Hollywoodbets Durban July winning trainers Justin Snaith and Mike de Kock, SA Champion jockey-elect Keagan de Melo, and rising star of the jockey ranks, Athandiwe Mgudlwa, as well as former jockey Anthony Delpech, who rode four Durban July winners before injury cut short an illustrious career.
Between them, Justin Snaith and Mike de Kock will saddle seven of the big race runners on Saturday!
Keagan de Melo and four-time Durban July winner Anthony Delpech(Pic -Candiese Lenferna)
The jockey duo on the panel, Keagan de Melo, who partners this season’s dual Grade1-winning gelding Puerto Manzano, and Athandiwe Mgudlwa, who will be aboard Sean Tarry’s top-class 3yo filly Bless My Stars, are both out to land their first victory in a race that creates superstars and defines careers.
So please make a note – the show will premiere on SuperSport channel 209 (Variety 4) at 21h00 on Wednesday, 28 June.
Also, watch it on GallopTV, DStv CatchUp, and social media platforms.
Watch the preview of the Hollywoodbets Durban July!
Following the show, there will be an additional panel discussion covering the other 11 races on Hollywoodbets Durban July day.
The panel will run through their other runners and rides on the day, and suggest possible inclusions for doubles, trebles and multiple bets. This will only be available on GallopTV as well as on the Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle Facebook pages and YouTube channels.
Watch the panel’s preview of the other 11 races on the card!
There will be regular repeats of the panel discussion.
