Durban July Handicap

Durban July Handicap
ClassGroup I
LocationGreyville Racecourse
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Inaugurated1897
Race typeThoroughbred - flat racing
SponsorHollywoodbets
WebsiteDurban July history
Race information
Distance2200 meters (10.94 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds & up
WeightHandicap
PurseR5 million (2024)

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.

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 129th edition was held on 5 July 2025. The winner was The Real Prince, who was ridden by Craig Zackey and trained by Dean Kannemeyer. The horse was owned and bred by Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd.