South African Horse Racing Calendar 2026/27
Below is the South African horse racing calendar for the 2026/27 season, from the Summer Cup in November to the Durban July in 2027. Also, every big race day is here, with the date and the course.
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First, two big days kick off the summer season, one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town.
Notably, the Grade 1 handicap over 2000m is worth R6 million. Summer Cup 2026 guide.
Then a Sunday feature at Kenilworth opens the Cape summer, so the action continues.
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Cape Summer Festival at Kenilworth
Overall, the Cape season is the richest run of racing in the summer, with the Cape Town Met as the centrepiece. Also, see our Kenilworth Racecourse guide so you can see how the track races.
Next comes a Grade 1 for three year old fillies, so it is a key early test.
Then comes a Grade 1 for three year olds, which follows soon after.
After that, a big day of racing at Kenilworth keeps the momentum going.
Meanwhile, the Grade 1 highlight of the Cape summer is the main event. Also, see the Cape Town Met 2027 guide.
Finally, the Swiss Derby closes out the Cape Summer Festival of Racing.
Gauteng Championships at Turffontein
Then racing moves back to Johannesburg for the autumn championships. See our Turffontein Racecourse guide so you can see how the track races.
Finally, the SA Derby is the headline, so it is the one to circle. Also, see the SA Derby 2027 guide.
Horse Racing Calendar: Durban Winter
Overall, the winter season then builds to the biggest day on the South African racing calendar. See our Greyville Racecourse guide for the Durban July course.
Then comes sprint racing at Scottsville, because the Durban season moves inland. See the Scottsville Racecourse guide.
Next, another big Durban Saturday follows, so plan ahead.
Importantly, this is South Africa’s biggest race day, at Greyville. Durban July 2027 key dates.
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Horse Racing Calendar FAQ
When is the Durban July 2027?
Therefore, the Durban July 2027 is on Saturday 3 July 2027 at Greyville in Durban.
When is the Cape Town Met 2027?
In 2027, the Cape Town Met is on Saturday 30 January 2027 at Kenilworth in Cape Town.
When is the Summer Cup 2026?
Currently, the Summer Cup 2026 is on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Turffontein in Johannesburg.
Can the dates change?
Yes. Racing dates can move, for example, because of weather, track conditions or changes by the racing authorities, so check the official entries before you bet.