The Hollywoodbets Durban July 2022, Africa’s biggest race, is nearly here and we’re excited to share some of our thoughts and tips with viewers and horse racing fans. The Durban July is set to take place on 2 July 2022 at Hollywoodbets Greyville, and Hollywoodbets are the proud sponsors for the first time, ushering in a new era for horse racing in South Africa.
Durban July 2022 Betting Preview
In this year’s Durban July 2022 tips video we chat to Tim from Pocket the Winner, a paid tipping site who have analyzed the Durban July card and is providing some free Vodacom Durban July 2022 betting tips for the main race, as well as race 2, 8, 10 and 11. Tim will be taking us through some of the Durban July 2022 card and giving a best bet and a outsider pick for the previously mentioned races.
Our Durban July 2022 preview video is a long one so we thought we’d start off with the main race and then jump into a few of the other races. Let’s hope the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2022 lives up to it’s billing and that we can turn a profit on the day! Thanks for tuning in to our Durban July 2022 tips and predictions video. Let us know who you are backing in the big race in the comments below. As always prices and odds mentioned in the July preview are subject to change.
Durban July 2022 Betting Tips Summary
- Race 2 : Now I Got You
- Race 7 (Main Race) : Hoedspruit
- Race 8 : Supreme Quest
- Race 10 : Gentlemans Quest
- Race 11 : Sunday Island
HollywoodBets Durban July 2022 Live Stream
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- Click on Horse Racing on the menu
- Select “Watch Now!” to stream the Durban July
- You’ll then be redirected to the GallopTV website
- Select “Hollywoodbets Durban July 2022 Feed” to watch the race
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Durban July 2022 Betting Specials
There are several different betting specials that punters can take advantage of for this years Durban July, we’ve listed all the best Durban July betting promotions in a separate post, but below are of the ones that we recommend;
Durban July Final Field Horse Profiles
Hollywoodbets have posted some fantatic profiles of the horses taking part in the main race, and these are definitely worth a read for those looking to have a bet on the big race.
Hoedspruit
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Mrs S Viljoen
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Sire: Legislate
Dam: Londalozi by Trippi (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 116
Weight: 53.5
Draw: 3
Career Record: 17 runs (6 wins, 6 places)
Stakes Won: R655 975
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2022 Daily News Media Pinnacle Stakes 1600m
1st in the 2022 Glorious Goodwood Premier Trophy (Gr 2) 1800m
1st in the Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Algoa Stakes (Listed) 2000m
1st in the 2021 WSB Legal Eagle Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Jet Dark
Jockey: Bernard Fayd’Herbe
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Messrs C T Crowe & N Jonsson
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Trippi (USA)
Dam: Night Jet by Jet Master
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 126
Weight: 60
Draw: 9
Career Record: 14 runs (6 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R2 606 600
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 4 (1 win, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2022 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (Gr 1) 1800m
1st in the 2021 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 202 Beaumont Sud Langerman (Gr 3) 1500m
Aragosta
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Trainer: Vaughn Marshall
Owner: Messrs M F de Kock, M Makepeace, L M Nestadt, J R van der Linden & Mrs N P Malherbe
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Sire: Rafeef
Dam: Miss Galidora (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 118
Weight: 53
Draw: 1
Career Record: 9 runs (4 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R1 411 375
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2022 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2022 WSB SA Derby (Gr 1) 2450m
1st in the 2022 Sea Cottage Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Kommetdieding
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Trainer: Harold Crawford/Michelle Rix
Owner: Mr A Reynolds
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Sire: Elusive Fort
Dam: Adorable by Captain Al
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 129
Weight: 60
Draw: 13
Career Record: 14 runs (6 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R3 384 000
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 3 (1 win, 2 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1 (1 win)
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2021 Politician Stakes (Gr 2) 1800m
3rd in the 2021 WSB Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
3rd in the 2021 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2021 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr 1) 2200m
2nd in the 2022 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2022 Wilgerbosdrift HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr 1) 1600m
Sparkling Water
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Owner: Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Sire: Silvano (GER)
Dam: Espumanti (GB by Dansili (GB)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Filly
Merit Rating: 116
Weight: 53.5
Draw: 12
Career Record: 15 runs (6 wins, 8 places)
Stakes Won: R1 414 125
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 0
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2022 Premier’s Challenge (Gr 1) 2000m
3rd in the HSH Princess Charlene Empress Club Stakes (Gr 1) 1600m
3rd in the 2022 Colorado King Stakes (Gr 2) 2000m
1st in the New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers (Gr 2) 2800m
Linebacker
Jockey: Grant van Niekerk
Trainer: Vaughn Marshall
Owner: Mesdames C L Gabler & Jane Truter & Mr K P Truter
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Sire: Captian Of All
Dam: Thins Red Line (AUS) by Redoute’s Choice (AUS)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 126
Weight: TBA
Draw: TBA
Career Record: 14 runs (4 wins, 8 places)
Stakes Won: R2 287 750
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 5 (2 wins, 2 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1 (1 place)
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2020 Cape Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2021 Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2021 WSB Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in the 2021 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr 1) 2200m
3rd in the 2021 WSB Club Price Green Point Stakes (Gr 2) 1600m
3rd in the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met (Gr 1) 2000m
2nd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
Safe Passage
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Silvano (Ger)
Dam: My Sanctuary by Antonius Pius (USA)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: TBA
Draw: TBA
Career Record: 9 runs (6 wins, 2 places)
Stakes Won: R1 918 563
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 win)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2022 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
2nd in the 2022 WSB SA Classic (Gr 1) 1800m
1st in the 2022 WSB Gauteng Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
1st in the 2021 WSB Dingaans (Gr 2) 1600m
Durban July 2022 FAQS
When is the 2022 Durban July?
The 2022 Durban July will take place on 2 July 2022.
Where is the 2022 Durban July?
The 2022 Durban July will be held at Hollywoodbets Greyville in Durban.
What is the 2022 Durban July theme?
The 2022 Durban July fashion theme is Show Me The Honey.
Who is the favourite to win the 2022 Durban July?
Safe Passage is the current favourite at 7/2, followed by Linebacker 11/2.
Who won the 2021 Durban July?
The 2021 Durban July was won by Kommetdieding, who beat Linebacker, Got The Greenlight and two-time champion, Do It Again.