Durban July 2026 Market Movers - Which Horses Have Been Backed This Morning?

Jon Vine

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Last updated: Sat 04 Jul 2026 11:36

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Viva's Liberte, Regulation, and Isivivane see major betting support for Durban July 2026
All three have shortened in odds, signaling high expectations from connections and punters
Their chances boosted by strong form, favourable weights, and advantageous draws

The fans at Greyville racecourse. (Getty)

Three horses have been making waves in the Durban July betting during the course of the morning.

A sway of support doesn't guarantee success, especially in a race as competitive as the Durban July. However, it's always worth keeping an eye on horses who have shortened significantly in price, as it's often a signal from the team that their horse is ready to run the race of its life.

Here are three horses who've come in for support on the morning of the 2026 Durban July...

Durban July 2026 News - Morning Market Movers

Viva's Liberte (Now 6.25)

Candice Bass is no stranger to the Durban July winner's enclosure, and her colt VIVA'S LIBERTE has been the subject of sustained support over the past week or so.

Viva's Liberte has been racing against all of the top three-year-olds this season, and is expected to improve again for this step up in distance. Jockey Craig Zackey will be looking to make it two Durban July wins in a row, having pounced aboard The Real Prince 12 months ago. Off a weight of just 53kg, Viva's Liberte clearly has a strong chance.

Regulation (Now 7.14)

Justin Snaith's four-year-old is closing in on his younger stablemates at the head of the market. Indeed, in the International betting markets, most firms now list REGULATION as the second-favourite, as Wish List continues to drift.

Justin Snaith is certain that his four-year-old will bounce back after a couple of poor runs, and the fact that he carried a bottom-weight of 52kg is a massive plus. Crack Australian jockey Zac Lloyd takes the ride, and he has an affinity with South African racing, as his father Jeff Lloyd was a multiple champion jockey on our shores.

Isivivane (Now 16.67)

A low draw is considered to be a huge positive in the Durban July, and ISIVAVANE has been a popular each-way selection since being drawn on the rail in stall one.

Peter Muscutt's four-year-old sneaks into the Durban July at the bottom of the weights, despite being Regulation on his most recent outing in the WSB 1900. Sean Veale takes the ride in this afternoon's feature at Greyville, and it's easy to see why this four-time course winner has been backed into 16.67.