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Greyville Course Betting and Race Cards

South Africa · View on Google Maps · By Matthew Glazier

Louisiana Downs Result
01.00 Louisiana Downs
1.00
Finished
  1. 1. Matching Funds
    +500
  2. 2. Global Heat Wave
    +250
  3. 3. Clearly Artemus
    +550
See full result for Louisiana Downs at 1.00
Penn National Result
00.41 Penn National
12.41
Finished
  1. 1. Re Markably
    +450
  2. 2. Houghton Shuffle
    -150
  3. 3. Sunday Spirit
    +500
See full result for Penn National at 12.41
Louisiana Downs Result
00.30 Louisiana Downs
12.30
Finished
  1. 1. Hidalgo
    +350
  2. 2. Social Climber
    +120
  3. 3. Arco Thunder
    +400
See full result for Louisiana Downs at 12.30
Penn National Result
00.12 Penn National
12.12
Finished
  1. 1. Burner Account
    +450
  2. 2. Mildoon
    +650
  3. 3. Lastchance Romance
    +138
See full result for Penn National at 12.12
Louisiana Downs Result
00.00 Louisiana Downs
12.00
Finished
  1. 1. Double Standards
    +200
  2. 2. Whatdat
    +150
  3. 3. Ongoing Challenge
    +450
See full result for Louisiana Downs at 12.00
Penn National Result
23.43 Penn National
11.43
Finished
  1. 1. Apollo Eleven
    +100
  2. 2. Nilambar
    +450
  3. 3. Music Box Dancer
    +2200
See full result for Penn National at 11.43

Greyville at a glance

  • TypeFlat, Turf and all-weather (Polytrack)
  • LayoutLeft-handed
  • Racing since1844
  • Feature raceDurban July Handicap

A Durban track and the first in South Africa to race under floodlights; home of the Durban July.

Greyville Racecourse is one of the biggest racecourses when it comes to South African horse racing, with this thoroughbred horse racing track based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with many high-profile Greyville races taking place throughout the year.

The track measures around 2,800 metres long, with the 500 metre home stretch tending to be uphill and since 2014, there has been a Polytrack fitted which has ensured that all weather Greyville race cards can take place on a regular basis.

Bet on the Durban July Handicap at the Greyville Racecourse

There are a number of Group 1 Greyville races and none come bigger than the Durban July Handicap which takes place during the month of July every year. This race can be regarded as the premier horse race in South Africa, with the Greyville odds available sometimes weeks in advance of the big race.

The purse has generally been around R4 million in recent years for this race, although the prize money was reduced in 2020, with horses competing over eleven furlongs and it has been this distance since 1970 after several previous modifications along the way.

There have been five different horses that have won this pick of the Greyville races on consecutive occasions and the most recent of these was Do It Again who obliged in 2018 and 2019. Trainer Justin Snaith was responsible for those victories and he returned in 2020 to land the spoils with Belgarion.

Enjoy Greyville Odds Through the Racing Season

In 2019, Greyville Racecourse and sister track Scottsville Racecourse formed a unique sponsorship deal which saw them partner with Hollywoodbets and the two KZN tracks are now in cahoots with the local bookmaker for South Africa.

The Gold Cup at Greyville provides another opportunity for punters to enjoy Greyville betting odds, with this being a Grade 3 thoroughbred horse race which is run over a distance of 3200 metres. This first took place in 1920 and the distance highlights that it’s for long-distance horses to compete in a true test of stamina.

Greyville FAQ

When is the next meeting at Greyville?
Upcoming Greyville fixtures are listed at the top of this page, along with the racecard, the runners and the latest odds for every race. Check there for the next meeting date and the start times.
What kind of track is Greyville?
Greyville is a left-handed Flat racecourse, racing on turf and all-weather (polytrack). Its feature race is the Durban July Handicap. You can see the latest Greyville prices for every runner above.
Where is Greyville racecourse?
Greyville racecourse is in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has staged racing since 1844.
What time do Greyville races take place in UK time?
Race times vary by country, so we always show Greyville races in UK time. That way you know exactly when each race goes off, wherever you are watching from.
How do I find the best Greyville odds?
For each Greyville race we line up the odds from the major bookmakers and mark the best price on every runner. Open any race above to see the full comparison and take the biggest available odds.