Durban July Handicap
The Hollywoodbets Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the first Saturday of July since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages. It is South Africa's premier horse racing event and currently offers a purse of R5 million.
| Group I race | |
| Location | Greyville Racecourse Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1897 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Durban July history |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2200 meters (10.94 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds & Up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | R5 million (2022) |
First held in July 1897 at a distance of 1 mile (approx 1600m), the distance was modified several times until 1970 when it was changed to its current 2200 meters (11 furlongs).
The 127th edition was held on 1 July 2023. The winner was Winchester Mansion, who was ridden by Kabelo Matsunyane and trained by Brett Crawford. The horse was owned and bred by Drakenstein Stud, whose nominee is Gaynor Rupert.