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Hollywoodbets Durban July ante-post betting: BIG changes after top runners scratched

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Hollywoodbets Durban July ante-post betting: BIG changes after top runners scratched

The ante-post betting ahead of the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July to be contested at Hollywood bets Greyville on Saturday, 2 July has seen some significant changes following the scratching of two favourites.

This year's Durban July is the 126th renewal of the race. Hollywoodbets will join Rothmans and Vodacom as the third sponsor of this year’s race in 59 years. The odds for the big race have changed since the previous two favourites pulled out. Pomp and Power is still the favourite, but Kommetdieding and Do It Again are the favourites.

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