The 2010 Vodacom Durban July is Around the Corner
If its high fashion, exciting betting or good, old-fashioned horse racing you’re after then the 2010 Vodacom Durban July is for you. This long-standing event that takes place in Durban every July never fails to impress and is touted as ‘Africa’s greatest horseracing event’.
A crowd of 56 000 people are expected at this year’s Durban July which takes place at the renowned Greyville Race Course on the 31 st of July. The 100 year tradition will be broken in 2010 in that the Vodacom Durban July moves from its traditional slot on the first Saturday of July to the last Saturday of July. This was done to avoid clashes with the 2010 Soccer World Cup as it culminates in Johannesburg on Sunday, 11 th July.
Go straight to the official website for the 2010 Vodacom Durban July.
The Horseracing
As they have for more than 100 years, the cream of the continent's thoroughbreds will come together, some for the first time, for the 2 200m battle from which one will emerge to join the illustrious band that have triumphed in Africa's greatest race.
Generating a massive nationwide betting spree of over R190-million on the day with R36-million splurged on the outcome of the main race alone, millions around the country will tune in by radio, television or even telephone to follow the fortunes of their fancies as they are cheered from start to finish by the excited race-goers on course.
Don't forget to place your bets early to avoid disappointment!
Fashion Theme for the 2010 Durban July
The fashion theme for this year’s 2010 Durban July is “It’s a Blooming Great Day” and on race-day a panel of judges will be hand-picking the creations that best fit this theme.
Remember that if you want to catch the eye of the fashion judges and the press photographers you must be at Greyville Racecourse by 09h30 on 31 st July when the finalists for the fashion competitions will be selected.
Book your Durban Accommodation for the 2010 Durban July
Situated on the water’s edge and less than 1km from Umhlanga Village is No. 5 Casa Playa – the perfect base camp for your 2010 Vodacom Durban July experience. This luxury self-catering apartment in Durban offers guests the definitive in style, comfort and meticulous attention to detail.
Casa Playa, Umhlanga has a generous living space and is the perfect choice for corporate groups, family and friends or couples who want the ultimate in comfort, privacy and relaxation when they visit the city for the Durban July.
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