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Champing at the Bit for the Durban July
It's all systems go for the Durban's premier horse race -
the Vodacom Durban July, to be held this Saturday at the
Greyville Race Course. The weather is set to be a perfect
Durban 'winter's' day, warm and clear, the very same
weather that's playing havoc with the Sardine Run because
of the high sea temperatures.
Anyone driving past Greyville will be able to see the
massive tent town which has sprung up in preparation for
the thousands of people who are set to attend the event. An
estimated 55 000 people will be enjoying the race - and the
crowds - as this event also attracts the highly fashion
conscious.
All these people descending on the race course and enjoying
the event include Olympic gold medallist Ryk Neethling, and
singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka, plus a host of other
recognizeable VIPs.
It is estimated that approximately R80 million will be
spent on the catering, fashion and entertainment for this
event, but that also the event would add substantially to
the coffers of the city. This income accrues from punters,
accommodation for out-of-towners, 'July Outfits' and so on.
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