Everything you need to know about the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July including ante-post betting, ticket information, event news and more!
EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN Red-Hot Ante-Post Favourite for Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025
The Hollywoodbets Durban July is just around the corner, with the 129th edition of Africa’s Greatest Horse Racing Event tipped to set pulses racing on the first Saturday of July.
Aptly so, the theme for this year’s event is Marvels of Mzansi which celebrates South Africa’s heritage, cultural diversity and breath-taking landscapes while paying tribute to our nation’s extraordinary achievements.
As always, things get spicy on the betting front nice and early! Our pre-nom ante-post betting has been available for some time with the likes of defending HDJ champions ORIENTAL CHARM and WSB Cape Town Met winner, EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN topping the betting boards at first declaration. Justin Snaith’s star three-year-old has continued to impress in KwaZulu-Natal, storming home in the Daily News 2000.
Hollywoodbets Durban July (Grade 1)
Saturday 5 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
R5 000 000
| Horse | Win | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN | 18/10 | J Snaith |
| ORIENTAL CHARM | 11/2 | B/J Crawford |
| IMMEDIATE EDGE | 7/1 | M de Kock |
| SEE IT AGAIN | 10/1 | M Roberts |
| LEGEND OF ARTHUR | 25/2 | S Tarry |
| ROYAL VICTORY | 16/1 | N Kotzen |
| THE REAL PRINCE | 16/1 | D Kannemeyer |
| SELUKWE | 16/1 | W Nel |
| GLADATORIAN | 20/1 | S Ferrie |
| OKAVANGO | 20/1 | J Snaith |
| NATIVE RULER | 25/1 | J Snaith |
| UNDERWORLD | 25/1 | J Snaith |
| ATTICUS FINCH | 33/1 | A Laird |
| CONFEDERATE | 33/1 | F Habib |
| MY BEST SHOT | 33/1 | A Greeff |
| FUTURE SWING | 40/1 | J Snaith |
| MADISON VALLEY | 40/1 | F Robinson |
| ON MY HONOUR | 40/1 | G Kotzen |
| PURPLE PITCHER | 50/1 | R Klaasen |
| MAGIC VERSE | 50/1 | J Snaith |
| THE EQUATOR | 50/1 | T Peter |
| POMODORO'S JET | 66/1 | B/J Crawford |
| RAINBOW LORIKEET | 66/1 | C Bass-Robinson |
| SON OF RAJ | 100/1 | T Peter |
| BEATING WINGS | 100/1 | S Pettigrew |
| MUCHO DINERO | 100/1 | J Snaith |
| LITIGATION | 100/1 | S Tarry |
| JOY AND PEACE | 150/1 | A Greeff |
| THUNEE PLAYA | 150/1 | M Pandaram |
Betting correct as of 14:30 on 17 June 2025.
Theme - Marvels of Mzansi
As the proud title sponsor of Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacle, we are honoured to reveal the 2025 theme: “Marvels of Mzansi.” This captivating theme celebrates South Africa’s rich heritage, cultural diversity, and breath-taking landscapes, paying tribute to the nation’s extraordinary achievements.
Since the dawn of the Rainbow Nation, South Africa has had much to celebrate in the sporting arena – from the 1995 Rugby World Cup, when Francois Pienaar lifted the trophy as Nelson Mandela cheered him on in the iconic number 6 jersey, to Bafana Bafana’s 1996 AFCON triumph and Siya Kolisi’s historic back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories. These moments have united and inspired the nation. In the same spirit, the Hollywoodbets Durban July brings people together to celebrate South Africa’s heritage, resilience, and vibrant culture, showcasing the marvels that make Mzansi extraordinary.
2024 HDJ Replay
The 2024 running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July was won by ORIENTAL CHARM beneath J P van der Merwe. The Brett Crawford trained four-year-old should return to defend his title in 2025.
Buy Tickets
Tickets for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July are now on sale at TicketPro. General admission tickets are selling for R230, with these granting you access to a day of thrilling racing action. On-site parking is also available for R170 per vehicle.
