{"id":252,"date":"2016-06-20T08:57:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T07:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zulu.org.za\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2016-06-20T08:57:47","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T07:57:47","slug":"horse-racing-south-africa-durban-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitkzn-sa.com\/travel\/horse-racing-south-africa-durban-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban July \u2013 TKZN"},"content":{"rendered":"<strong>Fast facts to get you in on the Durban July hype<\/strong>\n\nThe Durban July is not just a key <strong>SA horse racing <\/strong>event for sports betting enthusiasts. It is also THE fashion and entertainment event on the African continent that is frequented by socialites and fashionistas &#8211; from around the globe. We share some fast facts to get you in on the hype ahead of the upcoming 2016 <strong>Durban July<\/strong>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">Fact#1:<\/strong> In 2016, the Durban July will celebrate 120 years<\/em>\n\nThe Durban July was formerly called the Durban July Handicap and was established in 1897. Ever since, it has consistently grown in prestige and following year on year \u2013 among the <strong>horse racing South Africa<\/strong> fraternity and beyond. It is no longer just one of the <strong>fun things to do in Durban<\/strong>, it is THE thing to do in Durban.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">Fact #2:<\/strong> The Durban July is the richest horse racing event in Africa<\/em>\n\nIn 2015, the race had a mouth-watering purse of no less than R3, 5 million. As the entries continue to roll in, the stakes for the 2016 Durban July has already exceeded that number. According to latest reports, it is already more than R4, 25 million and growing.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">Fact #3:<\/strong> This is the fashion playground of the who\u2019s who<\/em>\n\nThe pre-race fashion events have become as popular as the racing event itself. Every year, there is a dress-up theme and local celebs and the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of society use this as a platform to showcase their fashion sense, claim those top prizes, and most importantly, steal the limelight. It is said that the who\u2019s who is bringing their A-game to this year\u2019s fashion table.\n\n<em>\u00a0<\/em>\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">Fact #4:<\/strong> There is no unlucky number 13 at the Durban July<\/em>\n\nA lot of people believe that the number 13 brings misfortune, but at this special event, it means the contrary. Here is an outline of the story behind it:\n<ul>\n \t<li>In 1960 there was an international rugby game the day before the Durban July Handicap<\/li>\n \t<li>During the game, left wing Hennie van Zyl scored both tries for the Springboks<\/li>\n \t<li>He was wearing a number 13 jersey<\/li>\n \t<li>At the end of the game, the score was 13-0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nJust a week later, a horse named \u2018Left Wing\u2019, who wore a number 13 saddlecloth, won the big race!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">Fact #5:<\/strong> The feature race is 2,200 metres long<\/em>\n\nThe length of the main race was originally a mile (approximately 1,609 metres). This has increased over the years and is currently on a distance of 2,200 metres.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1 style=\"color: #fccb28!important\" class=\"entry-title\">Programme of Events<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<table class=\"new-table\" style=\"height: 955px\" width=\"1276\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">09:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Fashion on the Track \u2013 Competition judges will start scouting for finalists near the Winning Post. Entertainment will be provided from the Action Stage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>11:25<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 1\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cThe July\u201d 120th Anniversary Handicap \u2013 1400m \u2013 R100\u00a0000 \u2013 POLYTRACK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">11:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Fashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Final \u2013 Classic Racewear \u2013 Male.\nFashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Final \u2013 Exceptional Raceday Hat or Fascinator\nFashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Final \u2013 Classic Racewear \u2013 Female.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>12:10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 2\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe Sea Cottage Saga\u201d 50 Years Handicap \u2013 1400m \u2013 R100 000 \u2013 POLYTRACK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">12:15<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Fashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Final \u2013 Most Striking Couple.\nFashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Winners of the Fashion Challenge and the Young Designer Award will be announced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>12:55<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 3\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Delta Airlines 2200 (Grade 3) \u2013 2200m \u2013 R500 000\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">13:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Fashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Showing of the Invited Designer Showcase creations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>13:35<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 4\u00a0&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SABC Gold Vase (Grade 3) \u2013 3000m \u2013 R500 000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">13:40<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Fashion on the Action Stage \u2013 Finalists in the Most Striking Couple, Classic Racewear Female, Classic Racewear Male and Exceptional Raceday Hat or Fascinator categories will parade and the category winners will be announced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>14:25<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 5 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zulu Kingdom Explorer Golden Slipper (Grade 2) \u2013 1400m \u2013 R600 000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">14:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">SABC Sport on 3 Live Broadcast begins.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>15:10<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 6 &#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Durban Golden Horseshoe (Grade 2) \u2013 1400m \u2013 R600 000\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">15:40\n15:45<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Jockeys enter the Parade Ring for introduction to the crowds.\n<strong>NOTE: The tunnel under the track at the finish will close until 16:55. The tunnel at the 300m mark will remain open.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">15:55<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Jockeys mount.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">16:00\n16:10<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Horses leave the Parade Ring.\nThe South African National Anthem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>16:20<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #fccb28!important\">RACE 7 &#8211; THE VODACOM DURBAN JULY (Grade 1) \u2013 2200m \u2013 R4 250 000<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Victory canter by the winner of the Vodacom Durban July.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">16:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">The Vodacom Durban July winner will enter the Gold Horseshoe lead-in area in front of the main grandstand followed by the presentation of silver salvers and the winners\u2019 sashes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>17:15<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 8 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Compendium Insurance Brokers Handicap (Listed) \u2013 1600m \u2013 R120\u00a0000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">17:25<\/td>\n<td width=\"594\">Gold Circle proudly presents Night Racing for the balance of the Vodacom Durban July Racemeeting with entertainment between races live from the Action Stage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>17:55<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 9 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KZN Yearling Sale Million \u2013 1300m \u2013 R 1\u00a0000\u00a0000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>18:35<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 10 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 JONSSON WORKWEAR Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1) \u2013 1600m \u2013\u00a0 R1 000 000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>19:15<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 11 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 tabGOLD Sprint (3-year-olds) \u2013 1200m \u2013 R120\u00a0000 \u2013 POLYTRACK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\"><strong>19:55<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"594\"><strong>RACE 12 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 Daisy Business Solutions (Thukela) Handicap (Listed) \u2013 1600m \u2013 R150\u00a0000 \u2013 POLYTRACK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fast facts to get you in on the Durban July hype The Durban July is not just a key SA horse racing event for sports betting enthusiasts. 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