An overview of Durban July :: Mmegi Online

If you ask anyone from the lot who graced the Greyville racecourse at this year’s Durban July last Saturday, “which horse won what race?” you likely won’t get an answer.

Just to kill your curiosity, in the first groundbreaking race Campanajo under jockey R Scott and trainer E Murray won. This year’s R3.5 million horseracing champion jockey for the Vodacom Durban July Greyville Racecourse is Richard Fourie along with his horse Legislate and trainer Justin Snaith. Fundamentally, Durban July is a premier race for thoroughbred horses.

It is the most talked about gathering amongst South African horseracing fans. Durban July is South Africa’s equivalent to Britain’s Royal Ascot attended by the Queen. Thronged by thousands, the event now takes place annually on the first Saturday of July. And this year, South African President Jacob Zuma graced the affair.

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