THE 120th running of the Vodacom Durban July on Saturday afternoon will see the eyes of the racing world focused on Greyville Racecourse as 18 thoroughbreds do battle for the ultimate honours at Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event in front of a capacity crowd of punters and socialites.

The race for the title promises to be one of the closest in many years, with punters supporting the seasoned, Sean Tarry trained four year-old, French Navy, the Dean Kannemeyer trained son of the legendary Dynasty, Solid Speed and the grey filly, Bela-Bela trained by double Vodacom Durban July winner, Justin Snaith.

Meanwhile the feature race will see two legends of South African horseracing lining up alongside one another targeting the same record, as iconic jockeys Anthony Delpech and Anton Marcus eye the prospect of becoming the first jockey to win five Vodacom Durban July titles.

Race Two on the programme has been named after another Vodacom Durban July legend Sea Cottage, commemorating 50 years since the dramatic tale of Sea Cottage being shot three weeks before the 1966 July, and then going on to win the race in the famous dead-heat in 1967 with Jollify.

The City will also host two massive music events in the neighbourhood of Greyville Racecourse, with Fact Durban Rocks at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and the Mother of all Parties at nearby Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium, with US star Chris Brown headlining that bill.

The 2016 Vodacom Durban July takes place at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 2 July. More information can be found at www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za.