Hollywoodbets Durban July 2023

When Is the Durban July 2023?

This year, the Durban July will take place on July 1st.

What Is the Durban July Theme for 2023?

Every year, the Durban July theme is launched based on a poem, and this year’s winner was Out of This World. 

OUT OF THIS WORLD

The heavens at night,

Purple skyglow, almost black.

The full moon so bright,

Wispy clouds seem laid-back.

The planets in deeper space,

Vista pin-pricked by stars.

Spot one with an amber glow,

Could that be Mars?

Other planets out there,

Inspiringly colourful too.

Your imagination will run wild,

Focus on one that suits you.

Now come down to Earth,

For the greatest horseracing affair.

Fashion, fun and entertainment,

And the latest equine millionaire.

Students from fashion design colleges and Technikons across KwaZulu-Natal have this task set as part of their curriculum, and it also serves as their entry into the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Awards presented by Durban Fashion Fair (DFF).

Durban July Horses — Final Field 2023

Thursday, July 15, 2023, saw the much-anticipated final field for the Durban July 2023 unveiled, which included no real surprises:

Who Will Win the Durban July 2023?

Although Bless My Stars is the current favourite, the fun of watching the Durban July is that there’s no telling who will win! 

Who Won the Durban July 2022?

Sparkling Water was the only filly that took part in the Hollywoodbets Durban July in 2022, and she went on to win by an incredible 4 lengths. 

The Durban July’s Best Dressed 2022

As is the case with horse races the world over, the Durban July is as much about horses and betting as it is about fashion! Local designers take part in a fashion show, and guests compete for best-dressed prizes. Last year’s winner of the Young Designer Award was Ismael Mchunu, and the winners for the various categories were as follows:

Classic Race Day for Women

Overall winner: Makhosazane Ntshangase

1st runner-up: Martin John Steenkamp

2nd runner-up: Makhosazane Ntshangase

Classic Race Day for Men

Overall winner: Sipho Mugazi

1st runner-up: Martin John Steenkamp

2nd runner-up: MnothoNgema

Most Striking Couple

Overall winner: Pamela Shabane and Kent Hollenberg, who were dressed by Brenda Waring and Pamela Shabane.

2nd runner-up: Siyabonga Makaula, Cayleigh de Beer and Micaela van Heerden, who were dressed by Makaula and Van Heerden.

3rd runner-up: Denelle Ince and Josh Jacobs, who were dressed by Leona Adams.

Betting on Durban July 2023 — Tips and Advice

Whether you’ve bet on the Durban July before or not, you may find that our tips and advice come in handy when you wager this year:

Do Your Homework

Research is by far the most valuable tool you’ve got in your betting arsenal. Spend some time looking at the horse’s form, their jockeys, and even their trainers. You should also analyse the conditions of the track because this will have a serious impact on the race’s outcome.

Keep an Eye on the Odds

The odds are the bookmaker’s idea of which horses are going to perform well in the Durban July. They may change leading up to the event, so make sure you know what the most recent odds are at all times. 

Look at Previous Performances

When you review how horses have fared under similar conditions at previous races, you’ll have a better idea of how they’ll do in the Durban July.