Durban July Handicap
| Class | Group I |
|---|---|
| Location | Greyville Racecourse Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Inaugurated | 1897 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Hollywoodbets |
| 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 (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 128th edition was held on Saturday 6th July 2024. The winner was Oriental Charm, who was ridden by JP van der Merwe and trained by Brett Crawford. The horse was owned by Messrs Greg Bortz, Leon Ellman and Ms Gina Goldsmith, and was bred by Cheveley Stud.