Durban July 2026 - Official Weights List Released
The official weights for the 2026 Durban July have been announced ahead of the highly anticipated event at Greyville on July 4th. Standout entries include Legal Counsel (62 kg, Justin Snaith) and Gladiatorian (61.5 kg, Stuart Ferrie), giving punters crucial insight for their race picks. With several contenders from leading trainers, the list sets the stage for a high-stakes and thrilling showdown. Racing fans are now equipped to begin their analysis as Africa’s top social and sporting event approaches.
- The Official Weights List for the 2026 Durban July has been released.
- The 130th running of Africa’s biggest horse race will be contested by 44 horses.
- This year’s Durban July offers a R10-million purse for the big race on 4 July, 2026.
Jockey Craig Zackey waves to the crowds after winning the 2025 Durban July (Getty Images).
Durban July Official Weights List Released
The official weights for the 2026 Durban July have just been released ahead of the 4 July running of Africa’s Greatest Horse Racing and Social Event. The weights offer insight into which horses to back on the massive showdown at Greyville on Saturday, 4 July.
| Horse | Mass | Trainer | MR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL COUNSEL | 62 | Justin Snaith | 128 |
| GLADIATORIAN | 61.5 | Stuart Ferrie | 127 |
| KING PELLES | 59 | Gareth van Zyl | 122 |
| CHOISAANADA | 58.5 | Erico Verdonese | 121 |
| NATIVE RULER | 58.5 | Justin Snaith | 121 |
| HOLDING THUMBS | 57 | Glen Kotzen | 118 |
| STAR MAJOR | 57 | James Crawford | 122 |
| MOCHA BLEND | 56.5 | Frank Robinson | 117 |
| SHOOT THE RAPIDS | 56.5 | Nathan Kotzen | 117 |
| THE ULTIMATE KING | 56.5 | Tony Peter | 117 |
| MINOGUE | 56 | Candice / Tammy Dawson | 116 |
| HAPPY VERSE | 55.5 | Justin Snaith | 119 |
| NOTE TO SELF | 55 | Justin Snaith | 118 |
| OLIVIA'S WAY | 55 | Roy Magner | 114 |
| HAZY DAZY | 54.5 | Corne Spies | 117 |
| I SALUTE YOU | 54.5 | Peter Muscutt | 113 |
| WISH LIST | 54.5 | Justin Snaith | 117 |
| CHRONICLE KING | 53.5 | Candice / Tammy Dawson | 115 |
| ALADDIN'S LAMP | 53 | Mike / Mathew de Kock | 110 |
| FIELD MARSHAL | 53 | Nathan Kotzen | 110 |
| VIVA'S LIBERTE | 53 | Candice Bass | 114 |
| ZEITZ | 53 | Andre Nel | 110 |
| ISIVIVANE | 52 | Peter Muscutt | 108 |
| TENPENNY | 51.5 | Patrick Kruyer | 107 |
| COPPER EAGLE | 51 | Robyn Klaasen | 110 |
| REGULATION | 51 | Justin Snaith | 106 |
| LA PULGA | 50.5 | Candice Bass | 105 |
| CURIOUS GIRL | 46 | Mike / Mathew de Kock | 100 |
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