Ndlovu Youth Choir Hollywoodbets Durban July

The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July – and there was a special announcement for race goers last week. Image via Twitter @ChoirAfrica

Hollywoodbets Durban July: Ndlovu Youth Choir to sing national anthem

The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July – and there was a special announcement for race goers last week.

Ndlovu Youth Choir Hollywoodbets Durban July

The 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July – and there was a special announcement for race goers last week. Image via Twitter @ChoirAfrica

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July 2023 – and there was a special announcement for race goers last week.

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The R5 million contest to be run over 2 200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville is internationally regarded as the holy grail of South African horseracing.

Organisers have confirmed that the internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir will be performing the national anthem at this year’s #HollywoodbetsDurbanJuly!

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Originating from the Limpopo province, the Ndlovu Youth Choir shot to fame during their awe-inspiring run on America’s Got Talent where they captivated audiences with their performances and infectious energy.

The choir’s captivating and soul-stirring performances have earned them worldwide recognition.

Their rendition of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika ahead of the main race on Saturday is sure to elevate the excitement and grandeur of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to new heights.

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The main race will be the seventh (of 12) and the gates are scheduled to fly open at 16:00.

The first race of the day will be off at 11:45 with the final race set for 19:30.

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Hollywoodbets Durban July final field. Photo: Hollywoodbets Durban July website

In terms of the latest odds, See It Again’s victory in the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 entrenched his position at the top of the boards to become the next 3-year-old after Kommetdieding in 2021 to win next month’s race.

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The latest Hollywoodbets odds shows that See It Again is the favourite at 7/2 followed by Winchester Mansion at 11/2.

Without Question is available at 7/1, with Pacaya and Safe Passage both on offer at 10/1.

Dave The King (25/2) is next best followed by Son Of Raj (14/1).

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