The 2024 Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July winner, Oriental Charm (JP van der Merwe) is on track to defend his title (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
A total of 49 of the 61 original entries remained at first declaration stage for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July on Monday 12 May.
The number of live entries could change when first supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Tuesday.
The final chance to supplement an entry for the big race closes at 11h00 on Tuesday 17 June.
Please click here to see the entries.
The following entries reflect as scratched:
- Cape Eagle
- Champagne Cocktail
- Red Palace
- Bristol Hercules
- La Pulga
- Fire Attack
- I Salute You
- My Soul Mate
- The Ultimate King
- Kamensky
- Barbaresco
- Without Question
The 129th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday 5 July 2025.
- First supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Tuesday, 13 May
- Second declarations close at 11h00 on Monday, 9 June
- Final supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Tuesday, 17 June, on which date the weights will be published.
- Final field and draw announcement will take place on Tuesday, 24 June.
- A final field of 20 horses will be carded (18 + 2 Reserves)
- The Reserves to be scratched by 08h15 on Friday 4 July. Elimination will be at the sole and unfettered discretion of Gold Circle.
