Vodacom Durban July 2021 Guide - Final Field, Promotions, Betting Tips + More

Even though the Vodacom Durban July 2021 will again be held 'behind closed doors with no spectators, the 125th edition of Africa’s greatest horseracing event promises to be a veritable feast for racing enthusiasts and punters alike. 

As the pinnacle of horse racing in South Africa, there is massive support for the Vodacom Durban July 2021 from the racing community, event sponsors, and of course South Africa’s best online bookmakers!

That's why we compiled this Vodacom Durban July 2021 Betting Guide with everything you need to know about the the Vodacom Durban July 2021 taking place on Saturday 3 July at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racetrack in Durban.

Durban July 2021 Theme

Fashion always plays a central role in the festivities at the Durban July but unfortunately this year there won't be any spectators to flaunt their stylish garments.

The Vodacom Durban July 2021 theme is “Birds of a Feather” so we'll have to see if this can somehow be incorporated into the event without any attendees. 

Durban July 2021 Race Schedule

11h35: Pinnacle Stakes – 1000m (Poly)

12h10: KZN Yearling Sale Million – 1300m (Turf)

12h45: Campanajo 2200 – 2200m (Turf)

13h20: DStv Gold Vase – 3000m (Turf)

13h55: Golden Slipper – 1400m (Turf)

14h30: Durban Golden Horseshoe – 1400m (Turf)

15h00: Vodacom Durban July – 2200m (Turf)

15h45: Ethekwini Sprint – 1200m (Poly)

16h20: Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes – 1600m (Turf)

16h55: Thukela Handicap – 1600m (Turf)

Durban July 2021 Final Field

The Durban July Final Field for 2021 has been confirmed! The field consists of 18 runners plus two reserves, Silver Host and Shango. As planned, South Africa’s biggest racing event of the year will take place at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 3 July.

The event will be hosted behind closed doors due to Covid-19 restrictions, so have a bet and enjoy all the action from the safety of your home!

Durban July 2021 Prize Money

The total prize money for the 2021 Durban July is R4.25 million and the main race winner will receive around R2.5 million.

Durban July 2021 Tickets

Due to regulations around the Covid-19 pandemic, the Vodacom Durban July 2021 will take place behind closed doors again this year with no spectators in attendance.

For this reason, there are no tickets available to the event which will be broadcast live in South Africa on Supersport and Tellytrack.

Durban July 2021 Bet Types

There are a number of different bets punters in South Africa can make from Winner and Place bets, to Forecasts Tricasts, Trifectas and many more. Read here to learn about these bet types from the Durban July event organisers themselves.

Durban July 2021 Betting Odds

Got The Greenlight is the bookie’s favourite to win the Vodacom Durban July 2021 at odds of 3.75 with Sunbet. Rainbow Bridge, the winner of Sun Met 2021, sits just behind the favourite at odds of 5.50. While 2020 Durban July winner Belgarion is available at odds of 10.00.

These Vodacom Durban July 2021 betting odds are subject to change, so hurry to get your bets on as soon as possible at the prices you like!

Durban July 2021 Promotions

Online bookmakers in South Africa have Durban July 2021 promotions available. So make sure you take advantage of these offers which include deposit bonuses and money back specials.

Hollywoodbets Durban July 15% Deposit Bonus

To celebrate the Durban July, Hollywoodbets is offering a 15% bonus on all deposits made between 24 June and 4 July 2021. The maximum deposit which qualifies is R20 000 (R3 000 bonus). The bonus can be used on Sports, Lucky Numbers and Horse Racing (No Live Games & Spina Zonke). Read about lots more Durban July 2021 promotions.

Durban July 2021 Betting Tips

Our friends over at Best Sports Betting had a chat with the horse racing pros at Pocket the Winner for the best Durban July betting tips. Resident expert, Tim is backing Rainbow Bridge (5.50) for the main race in the Durban July 2021.

Out of the longshots, he also fancies Sovereign Spirit (21.0) and She's a Keeper (26.0). Pocket the Winner is a horseracing tipping service for punters that works via a monthly subscription—check them out!

Durban July 2021 Betting Sites

➡️ Hollywoodbets (R25 Sign Up Free Bet)

➡️ Sunbet (R1 000 First Deposit Bonus)

➡️ Sportingbet (R2 000 Risk Free First Bet)

➡️ PalaceBet

➡️ BET.co.za (R1 000 First Deposit Bonus)

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