Massive Stakes Increases & Durban July Has New Sponsor! (Full Interview)

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A race with a rich and proud history of being contested by generations of champions of the turf over 125 years, and internationally acknowledged as Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, the Durban July will be sponsored by South Africa’s leading betting operator Hollywoodbets, with effect from the 2022 renewal on Saturday 2 July.

The Hollywoodbets Durban July is the flagship event on the East Coast’s KZN Champion Season roster, which will also be the recipient of a major stakes injection of R13 million. The increase in prize money for South Africa's preeminent racing season will apply to both feature and minor races run in the holiday province from 1 March to 31 August.

Devin Heffer Brand and Communications manager of HollywoodBets speaks to WR Van Der Merwe on Business Watch
21 Feb 2022 English South Africa Business · Business News

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