The 130th edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, South Africa's most prestigious horse race with a R10m prize purse, is set to deliver excitement after significant changes to the field.The withdrawal of early favorites Star Major and The Ultimate King has opened the door for contenders like Curious Girl and Note To Self.Champion trainers Mike and Mathew de Kock will have a second runner, while Justin Snaith, a five-time Durban July winner, will field five horses.

Notable storylines include 59-year-old jockey Andrew Fortune aiming to become the oldest rider to win the race, French jockey Mickaëlle Michel making history with two female riders, and Zac Lloyd seeking to follow his father's legacy.The De Kock stable aims to achieve a historic first victory with Mathew de Kock.Legendary winners like Do It Again, who triumphed twice, set a high bar for the upcoming race.The event, combining glamour with intense competition, promises to captivate racing fans for another year.