By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo credit: Chase Liebenberg.
Legal Counsel and Wish List are two prominent racehorses competing in the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville Racecourse.
The connection to Anlia Etzebeth (wife of Springbok Eben Etzebeth) is her role as a celebrity ambassador, performer, and enthusiastic race-day punter for the event’s “Country Allure” theme.
Etzebeth will be singing the National Anthem on Saturday 4 July at the Hollywoodbets Durban July.
Anlia Etzebeth with Legal Counsel
- Drawn 5 in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gr 1
- Trainer: Justin Snaith
- Jockey: Callan Murray
- Owners: Messrs Cameron Braun, E A Braun & D C Stonebridge
- Breeder: Blue Sky Thoroughbreds (Pty) Ltd
- Designer: Anel Botha
Anlia Etzebeth with Wish List
- Drawn 7 in the Hollywoodbets Durban July Gr 1
- Trainer: Justin Snaith
- Jockey: Andrew Fortune
- Owner: Mr J I Bloch & Nancy Hossack
- Breeder: Maine Chance Farms
- Designer: HDJ Invited designer Katherine Kidger
The iconic event, featuring a R10 million prize pool and 18 of South Africa’s top thoroughbreds, is expected to draw over 45,000 spectators. The projected growth follows a stellar performance last year, where the event’s socio-economic impact reached R840 million, up from R690 million in 2024.