Greyville this Friday with Lucky Fish: braai smoke, night racing and free entrance
This Friday, 25 September 2026, Hollywoodbets Greyville in Durban is hosting a vibrant family-friendly night out. Entry is free, with the event featuring live braais by Bluff Meat Supply, a diverse food court, live local acts, and kids’ entertainment. The festivities begin at 17:00, offering complimentary drinks to the first 50 guests and cheap drinks from 17:00–18:00. The night is perfect for both families and punters, with live horse racing and special promos from Lucky Fish for new online players.
- Friday, 25 September 2026 at Hollywoodbets Greyville
- Lucky Fish Night Racing with a Heritage Weekend theme: Braai, Beats and Gallops
- No ticket needed
- What this Friday actually is
- Fast facts
- Eat before the first race fills the rail
- Music, kids and the bit between races
- Betting the card — on course or from the couch
Skip the usual Friday scramble. Greyville is open for free on 25 September with a braai on the go, live acts, a kids’ area and Lucky Fish racing after Heritage Day.
What this Friday actually is
Thursday is Heritage Day. Friday is the first loose day of the long weekend, which is why the track is leaning into food and noise instead of a quiet midweek card.
Lucky Fish is hosting Friday Night Racing at Hollywoodbets Greyville under the banner Braai, Beats and Gallops. Same venue as the other Lucky Fish Fridays this season. Different flavour. Last week was boots and line dancing. This one is grill smoke, local acts and a crowd that usually arrives in family groups as much as punting groups.
Walk in. There is no charge at the gate.
Fast facts
| Need-to-know | Detail |
| Date | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Course | Hollywoodbets Greyville, Durban |
| Cost | Free |
| Opening time | 17:00 |
| Early extra | Complimentary beer or cider for the first 50 through the gate |
| Cheap drinks window | 17:00–18:00 |
| Who it’s for | Punters, families, anyone killing the long weekend |
Eat before the first race fills the rail
Bluff Meat Supply is running a live braai on the course. That is the centrepiece, not decoration.
The rest of the food court is a mix of street stalls and home-style plates:
- Dos Brews
- Pepper Pot
- Wok on Fire
- Dream Cakes
- Flavours of Home
- Nachitos
- Homestyle Delights
- Shirley’s Catering
- Paris Crêpes
- Street Food Frenzy
Standing near the track and don’t want a full plate? The Astro Turf pita stall is priced like this:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pulled lamb pita | R70 |
| Lamb curry pita | R70 |
| Vegetable falafel pita | R60 |
If you would rather sit down, the Durban View Room buffet is R325 per person. The spread includes peri-peri chicken livers, roast lamb, lamb curry, grilled hake, roast chicken, boerewors with onion gravy, veg biryani and dhal. Reserve on 031 314 1736 or fbbookings@racecoast.co.za.
Music, kids and the bit between races
- 2 Unique and Kubo are on the entertainment bill
- Stilt walkers move through the crowd between races
- KidZone is set up for children, which is why this meeting works as a family stop and not only a betting night
Betting the card — on course or from the couch
You can stand on the lawn and watch the Greyville races as they jump. You can also follow the same card on Lucky Fish if you are not going in, or if you want a slip ready before you leave home.
If you are new to the site, register with the Lucky Fish promo code SAGAMES. New South African players get a R50 no-deposit bonus and 50 bonus spins on sign-up, which is enough to look at Friday’s racing without funding the account first. The offer is for first-time customers aged 18+, and the usual terms are on luckyfish.co.za.
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