2025 Durban July Official Weights - Oriental Charm one of three carrying top-weight
The 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July weights have been unveiled, spotlighting Oriental Charm at the top, alongside Gladatorian and See It Again, each carrying 60kg. The standout three-year-old, Eight On Eighteen, is the highest-rated horse with a 129 merit rating, receiving 57kg, a record for his age group. Other key contenders include Gladatorian, Royal Victory, and Purple Pitcher. Final field announcements are set for June 24, ramping up anticipation for one of South Africa’s top horse racing events.
- 2025 Durban July weights released, highlighting top contenders
- Eight On Eighteen rated highest, with a standout 129 merit rating
- Final field announcement on June 24 hugely anticipated
The official weights for the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July have been released, setting the stage for one of South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing events.
Topping the weights is last year’s champion Oriental Charm. Fellow leading contenders Gladatorian and See It Again have also been assigned 60kg. Just behind them is Royal Victory at 59kg, while Purple Pitcher carries 57.5kg.
Eight On Eighteen is the stand-out three-year-old colt trained by Justin Snaith. The Durban July favourite has been handed 57kg — the heaviest weight ever given to a three-year-old in the race’s history. Yet with a towering merit rating of 129, he remains the highest-rated horse in the field and is still considered well-in under the weight-for-age conditions.
Other notable contenders include Atticus Finch (57kg), The Real Prince (56.5kg), and Son Of Raj (56kg), all of whom bring strong form into the race. The minimum weight of 53kg is shared by several lower-rated runners, including Legend Of Arthur, My Best Shot, and Immediate Edge, the latter of whom has flown up the betting after a dominant win in the Jubilee Stakes. Okovango (54.5kg), Native Ruler (54kg) and My Best Shot (53kg) will also represent the three-year-old generation.
With the final field announcement due on 24 June and the traditional Gallops on 26 June, anticipation is building nicely ahead of this year's Durban July.
2025 Durban July Weights
| Name | Merit Rating | Durban July Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental Charm | 127 | 60kg |
| See It Again | 127 | 60kg |
| Gladatorian | 127 | 60kg |
| Royal Victory | 125 | 59kg |
| Purple Pitcher | 122 | 57.5kg |
| Eight On Eighteen | 129 | 57kg |
| Atticus Finch | 121 | 57kg |
| The Real Prince | 120 | 56.5kg |
| Son Of Raj | 119 | 56kg |
| Pomodoro's Jet | 118 | 55.5kg |
| Future Swing | 117 | 55kg |
| Okovango | 120 | 54.5kg |
| Native Ruler | 119 | 54kg |
| Madison Valley | 115 | 54kg |
| Litigation | 113 | 54kg |
| Magic Verse | 113 | 54kg |
| Selukwe | 111 | 54kg |
| The Equator | 110 | 54kg |
| Underworld | 109 | 54kg |
| Holding Thumbs | 107 | 54kg |
| Thunee Playa | 104 | 54kg |
| Confederate | 118 | 53.5kg |
| Legend Of Arthur | 117 | 53kg |
| My Best Shot | 116 | 53kg |
| On My Honour | 116 | 53kg |
| Beating Wings (F) | 113 | 53kg |
| Rainbow Lorikeet (F) | 111 | 53kg |
| Joy And Peace (F) | 110 | 53kg |
| Immediate Edge | 108 | 53kg |
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