Durban July day is one of the most anticipated horse racing meetings in South Africa. The Durban July 2020 will take place on the 25th of July, a few weeks later than the original date of the 4th of July. As has been the case with many sporting events around the world the reason for the date change is due to COVID-19.
Following the guidelines set out by other sports around the world, Durban July day will take place without any people inside the racecourse. It is disappointing news but at least the event can now take place safely and horse racing fans can enjoy all of the action on television or via live streaming.
As is tradition, the Durban July 2020 will be held at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. There will be 10 races contested throughout the day with the biggest being the Vodacom Durban July, a Grade One Handicap race run on turf.
Let's take a closer look at this race in our Durban July 2020 betting tips and also find out the latest Durban July 2020 odds. By following our Durban July handicap betting tips below you will be best placed to make an informed bet.
1. The Durban July Horse Racing
Before we get stuck into the Durban July 2020 betting tips, it is important to understand a little more about the race. As highlighted above, this is one of 10 races taking place on the day but it is the most prestigious with total prize money of R4.25 million. The winner receives around R2.5 million, with second place getting R800,000, third place R400,000 and fourth place R200,000.
The prize fund makes it one of the richest races in South Africa and it is open to horses of all ages. That means the Durban July attracts many of South Africa's best horses and this year will be no different despite the delay.
Continue below to find our Durban July 2020 tips and for the current Durban July 2020 odds , beginning with the favourite.
2. Durban July 2020 Favourites
In truth, there is not much to split several horses in the betting but at the time of writing, Rainbow Bridge leads the way at 7/2 with Betway. Having won the Sun Met in January, which is often a good guide for this race, Rainbow Bridge will be aiming to continue good form for trainer Eric Sands. Although he was beaten by Do It Again in the Queen's Plate and has yet to race in the Durban July, Rainbow Bridge looks well set to challenge this year.
Rainbow Bridge recently came out on top in the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge, with Do It Again in third place. That race was held in June at Greyville Racecourse and acts as a decent guide ahead of the Durban July 2020.
3. Durban July 2020 Predictions
A look back at previous Durban July races and you will find the name Do It Again in the winners column. He is aiming to become the first three-time winner of the Durban July having won the race in both 2018 and 2019. Interestingly, last year Do It Again just edged out Rainbow Bridge to win the Durban July and this year it is Rainbow Bridge who comes in as the favourite. Betway have Do It Again at 8/1 in the Durban July 2020 odds with Betway.
Given his record, it is impossible to rule out another victory for Do It Again but his form coming into the race does not match that of the previous two occasions. In addition, they have been only four Durban July winners over the age of 4 in the last 30 years, so he will have to go against history to make it a hattrick.
It is worth remembering that trainer Justin Snaith has a great record in this race and preparing horses especially for the big occasion.
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4. Durban July 2020 Betting Odds
Next in our Durban July 2020 tips we move on to some of the other contenders including Belgarion who is on offer at 9/2 with Betway. He comes into the Durban July 2020 on the back of four straight victories including the Perpetua House Mr 96 Handicap and Settlers Trophy in 2019 plus the Glorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap and World Sports Betting 1900 in 2020. The latter of which was held at Greyville Racecourse in June.
However, it is worth keeping in mind that this will be the first run for Belgarion in Grade One company. There are many horses in this race who are more experienced at this level and that could be the difference.
Next in the batting we come to Vardy at 7/1 with Betway. He was defeated in the recent Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge by Rainbow Bridge and despite coming out on top in the Queen's Plate back in January, Vardy has since finished in sixth place in the Sun Met, which was a disappointing performance and third in the Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes. It may be the case that Vardy simply does not enjoy this sort of trip and at 7/1 in the betting, there are better options available.
Moving out to 10/1 with Betway and we come to Bunker Hunt. He won the Independent on Saturday Drill Hall Stakes in June, leaving Vardy behind in the third place. Bunker Hunt finished in fifth place in the Sun Met as a 25/1 shot but it appears as though he prefers a shorter trip than the Durban July.
In terms of the each-way betting, Golden Ducat is certainly worth a closer look. He won the Cape Derby back in February and has since finished third in both the World Sports Betting Guineas and Daily News 2000, the latter of which was a Grade One race. Despite finishing behind stablemate Got The Greenlight in the Daily News 2000, Golden Ducat ended the race strongly and is on offer at 16/1 with Betway to win the Durban July 2020.
Other contenders include Got The Greenlight at 9/1, Soqrat at 10/1, Tristful at 10/1 and Twist Of Fate at 16/1, all with Betway.
5. Durban July 2020 Live Stream
After figuring out their bets, a lot of players are trying to find a reliable Durban July live stream. Last year, we were able to watch this event on the official website of Durban July 2020 horse racing and on Youtube platform on their channel. We're hoping that this time will be no different, so be sure to bookmark our website to not miss out on the most important information.
Durban July 2020 Betting Tips
Durban July day is one of the most anticipated horse racing meetings in South Africa. The Durban July 2020 will take place on the 25th of July, a few weeks later than the original date of the 4th of July. As has been the case with many sporting events around the world the reason for the date change is due to COVID-19.
Following the guidelines set out by other sports around the world, Durban July day will take place without any people inside the racecourse. It is disappointing news but at least the event can now take place safely and horse racing fans can enjoy all of the action on television or via live streaming.
As is tradition, the Durban July 2020 will be held at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. There will be 10 races contested throughout the day with the biggest being the Vodacom Durban July, a Grade One Handicap race run on turf.
Let's take a closer look at this race in our Durban July 2020 betting tips and also find out the latest Durban July 2020 odds. By following our Durban July handicap betting tips below you will be best placed to make an informed bet.
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1. The Durban July Horse Racing
Before we get stuck into the Durban July 2020 betting tips, it is important to understand a little more about the race. As highlighted above, this is one of 10 races taking place on the day but it is the most prestigious with total prize money of R4.25 million. The winner receives around R2.5 million, with second place getting R800,000, third place R400,000 and fourth place R200,000.
The prize fund makes it one of the richest races in South Africa and it is open to horses of all ages. That means the Durban July attracts many of South Africa's best horses and this year will be no different despite the delay.
Continue below to find our Durban July 2020 tips and for the current Durban July 2020 odds , beginning with the favourite.
2. Durban July 2020 Favourites
In truth, there is not much to split several horses in the betting but at the time of writing, Rainbow Bridge leads the way at 7/2 with Betway. Having won the Sun Met in January, which is often a good guide for this race, Rainbow Bridge will be aiming to continue good form for trainer Eric Sands. Although he was beaten by Do It Again in the Queen's Plate and has yet to race in the Durban July, Rainbow Bridge looks well set to challenge this year.
Rainbow Bridge recently came out on top in the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge, with Do It Again in third place. That race was held in June at Greyville Racecourse and acts as a decent guide ahead of the Durban July 2020.
3. Durban July 2020 Predictions
A look back at previous Durban July races and you will find the name Do It Again in the winners column. He is aiming to become the first three-time winner of the Durban July having won the race in both 2018 and 2019. Interestingly, last year Do It Again just edged out Rainbow Bridge to win the Durban July and this year it is Rainbow Bridge who comes in as the favourite. Betway have Do It Again at 8/1 in the Durban July 2020 odds with Betway.
Given his record, it is impossible to rule out another victory for Do It Again but his form coming into the race does not match that of the previous two occasions. In addition, they have been only four Durban July winners over the age of 4 in the last 30 years, so he will have to go against history to make it a hattrick.
It is worth remembering that trainer Justin Snaith has a great record in this race and preparing horses especially for the big occasion.
4. Durban July 2020 Betting Odds
Next in our Durban July 2020 tips we move on to some of the other contenders including Belgarion who is on offer at 9/2 with Betway. He comes into the Durban July 2020 on the back of four straight victories including the Perpetua House Mr 96 Handicap and Settlers Trophy in 2019 plus the Glorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap and World Sports Betting 1900 in 2020. The latter of which was held at Greyville Racecourse in June.
However, it is worth keeping in mind that this will be the first run for Belgarion in Grade One company. There are many horses in this race who are more experienced at this level and that could be the difference.
Next in the batting we come to Vardy at 7/1 with Betway. He was defeated in the recent Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge by Rainbow Bridge and despite coming out on top in the Queen's Plate back in January, Vardy has since finished in sixth place in the Sun Met, which was a disappointing performance and third in the Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes. It may be the case that Vardy simply does not enjoy this sort of trip and at 7/1 in the betting, there are better options available.
Moving out to 10/1 with Betway and we come to Bunker Hunt. He won the Independent on Saturday Drill Hall Stakes in June, leaving Vardy behind in the third place. Bunker Hunt finished in fifth place in the Sun Met as a 25/1 shot but it appears as though he prefers a shorter trip than the Durban July.
In terms of the each-way betting, Golden Ducat is certainly worth a closer look. He won the Cape Derby back in February and has since finished third in both the World Sports Betting Guineas and Daily News 2000, the latter of which was a Grade One race. Despite finishing behind stablemate Got The Greenlight in the Daily News 2000, Golden Ducat ended the race strongly and is on offer at 16/1 with Betway to win the Durban July 2020.
Other contenders include Got The Greenlight at 9/1, Soqrat at 10/1, Tristful at 10/1 and Twist Of Fate at 16/1, all with Betway.
5. Durban July 2020 Live Stream
After figuring out their bets, a lot of players are trying to find a reliable Durban July live stream. Last year, we were able to watch this event on the official website of Durban July 2020 horse racing and on Youtube platform on their channel. We're hoping that this time will be no different, so be sure to bookmark our website to not miss out on the most important information.