Sparkling Water sets Hollywoodbets Durban July alight
The R5m race saw Sparkling Water finish ahead of Jet Dark in second while the pre-race favourite Safe Passage ended in third.
WITH an enthusiastic 35 000 strong crowd to guide him home, S’manga Khumalo wrapped up a second Hollywoodbets Durban July title when he rode Sparkling Water to victory at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on Saturday.
The Mike de Kock trained filly showed power and speed down the final straight to win the 2200 metre showdown in fine style in front of fans for the first time since 2019.
It was a second Hollywoodbets Durban July title for Khumalo who won back in 2013 aboard Heavy Metal.
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The R5m race saw Sparkling Water finish ahead of Jet Dark in second while the pre-race favourite Safe Passage ended in third.
The highlight of the vibrant fashion programme was the Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award presented by the Durban Fashion Fair where Durban University of Technology’s Ismael Mchunu claimed the coveted first prize.
With the fabled Marquee Village and hospitality suites packed with enthusiastic racegoers, the Hollywoodbets Durban July took a bold stride into a new era after its two year hiatus of racing behind-closed-doors.
