Durban July 2026 Odds Update at 2:00pm 4.7.2026
The 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July, South Africa’s premier horse race, is just hours away at Greyville with a R10 million prize on the line. Following the withdrawal of early favourite Star Major, Justin Snaith's Note To Self leads the betting at 4/1, closely followed by Regulation and Wish List. Betting remains dynamic, with last-minute market changes and notable contenders like Viva's Liberte and Zeitz. With high-profile jockeys and trainers, the event promises an exciting and unpredictable race.
- Updated odds for the 2026 Durban July [Updated at 2:00pm on 4.7.2026]
- Hollywoodbets will sponsor this Group One at Greyville on Saturday 4th July 2026
- Note To Self heads the betting, with money arriving for Regulation and Viva's Liberte
The biggest horse race in South Africa is the Hollywoodbets Durban July. We're now just mere hours away from this R10m spectacle taking place at Greyville racecourse, and the betting is really starting to heat up.
2026 Durban July Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Note To Self | 4/1 |
| Regulation | 9/2 |
| Wish List | 6/1 |
| Viva's Liberte | 13/2 |
| Zeitz | 8/1 |
| Native Ruler | 12/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2026 Durban July Runners
Following the withdrawal of ante-post favourite Star Major, Justin Snaith's three-year-olds Note To Self and Wish List shared favouritism. Despite her victory over her stablemate in the Cape Derby earlier this season, Wish List has been a little weak in the market over the past 24 hours, allowing Note To Self to establish himself as the morning favourite.
There's been a big move this week for another Justin Snaith runner, Regulation, who now sits second in the Durban July betting in the UK and Europe. Zac Lloyd, a rising star of the Australian weighing room and the son of legendary South African jockey Jeff Lloyd, takes the ride on Snaith's four-year-old, and many are expecting Regulation to run a huge race off bottom weight.
Money arrived for Viva's Liberte last week, and Candice Bass' talented three-year-old sits prominently in the market. Cup Trial winner Zeitz has been backed into a single-figure price since his impressive victory here at Greyville. Native Ruler, sixth in this race 12 months ago, sits fifth in the market and further bolsters Justin Snaith's formidable team.
Top weight Legal Counsel can be backed at 16/1. Isivivane has been talked up as a potential each-way contender following his rail draw in stall one. Aladdin's Lamp represents Mike and Mathew de Kock, while Gladatorian represents Tony Peter in the Durban July for the second year in a row.
Having missed out on the chance to ride Star Major, Mickaëlle Michel has been handed the ride on second reserve Curious Girl. Choisaanada also got into the field when The Ultimate King was withdrawn, and will be ridden by another female jockey, Rachel Venniker. Mocha Blend and King Pelles lurk at attractive prices, while I Salute You, Hazy Dazy, Minogue and Olivia's Way complete the field.
Verdict
Durban July favourite:
Note To Self
2026 Durban July Favourite
@4/1 - 5 Units
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