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Racing season opens with thrilling victory in R750 000 Independent On Saturday Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes

The 2025 Champions Season kicked off at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse with the thrilling R750 000 Drill Hall Stakes, featuring a vibrant crowd and an exhilarating victory by Gladatorian.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

Gladatorian triumphs in the R750 000 Independent On Saturday Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes

Gladatorian's stunning victory in the R750 000 Independent On Saturday Gr2 Drill Hall Stakes marks an exhilarating start to the Champions Season at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

'Race Coast' Launches in KZN

The introduction of the new-look programme and policies on the East Coast comes into play as a result of the proposed acquisition of Gold Circle by the Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings group.

Sport Horse Racing
Staff Reporter|Published

Budding designers showcase their creative apparel at the HollywoodBets Durban July Preview Fashion show

Embracing this year's theme, ‘Ride the Wave’, designers showcased their creations at the Hollywoodbets Durban July Preview Fashion show.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Cebolethu Shinga|Published

Muzi Yeni and Royal Victory win big at the Betway Summer Cup 2023

The highly anticipated Betway Summer Cup 2023 ended on a memorable note for big race rider Muzi Yeni and Royal Victory, who took home R5 million at the packed Turffontein Racecourse at the weekend.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

All set for a sizzling 2023 Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein this weekend

The Turffontein Racecourse will be a flurry of exciting activity as it hosts the 2023 Betway Summer Cup on Saturday.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Betway Summer Cup promises a spectacular experience

The media launch held at Turffontein Racecourse presented an exciting taste of what to expect at the R5-million Betway Summer Cup, which will be run on November 25.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Betway Summer Cup to kick-start the festive season

Following the theme “Summer Reign”, the event has promised guests bigger and better, with a record-breaking R5-million stakes pot.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Editor’s Note: Where one rescue fails, another succeeds

I'm sure I was not alone in following the drama of the Titan submersible, hoping against hope, when all logic dictated otherwise, that the five would be found alive.

iOS Opinion
Zoubair Ayoob|Published

Loot has something for every pet, all at an affordable price

Loot. co. za is the go-to-place for all your pets.

Lifestyle Partnered
Brandstories|Published

The race that all owners want to win – the Hollywoodbets Durban July

Owning thoroughbred race horses is an expensive hobby. You shouldn’t expect profit or a financial return; you own a racehorse because you love the sport.

Sport Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Get set for the SplashOut Cape Town Seafood & Jazz Racing Festival

Taking place on Saturday, February 25, this year’s event promises to be a family day out to remember.

Cape Argus Partnered
Brandstories|Published

162nd L’Ormarins King’s Plate back with a bang after being hampered by Covid

After almost two years of minimised events, this year the L’Ormarins King’s Plate is promising to dish out twice the glamour, exciting races, fashion and fine wines.

Cape Argus Lifestyle
Nomalanga Tshuma|Published

OUT NOW: Hollywoodbets Durban July highlights digimag

After a two-year hiatus of racing behind-closed-doors without spectators, the Hollywoodbets Durban July was anything but ordinary.

Sport Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Blue skies and sunshine expected for Hollywoodbets Durban July

South African Weather Services (SAWS) forecaster Wisani Maluleke said clear weather is expected across Durban and KZN for the upcoming weekend.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Signature Soiree and Radisson Blu Hotel to give guests a 5-star luxury experience this Durban July

A three-day affair will start on July 1, starting with an exclusive event hosted at the hotel, where guests will rub shoulders with A-listers at the red carpet welcome soirée. The experiment will continue on July 2, the day of the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Daily News News
Minenhle Ndwandwe|Published

Hollywoodbets Durban July – the Class of 2022 is announced

The final line-up for the Hollywoodbets Durban July is a high-quality capacity field of thoroughbreds from the yards of champion trainers and past Durban July winners.

Sport Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

How to bet on the Hollywoodbets Durban July

A simple guide for first-time punters planning on betting on the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Sport Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge 2022 – Are you up for the challenge?

It’s all systems go for one of the most exciting races of the year, with entertainment and prizes to be won at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday.

Sport Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Virtual July: Racegoers can cash in

Break out the last bottle of champers and get ready to switch on or link in for this year’s virtual Vodacom Durban July.

iOS News
Tanya Waterworth|Published

Vodacom Durban July goes online for 2020 edition

For the first time in the event’s 124-year history, the Vodacom Durban July will be held behind closed doors, with punters able to bet online through sites like Sportingbet.

Sport Partnered
Partnered Content|Published

Excitement builds ahead of this year’s (lockdown) Durban July

Hollywoodbets Greyville, usually buzzing with 55 000 people on course, is off limits to the public this year, with only essential staff allowed

Daily News News
Staff Reporter|Published