The Capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, is home to the
Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse barely a 50-minute drive from sunny
Durban.
Scotsville Racetrack is a right-handed course with a circumference of
2300m and a separate starting chute for 1800m races. It has a run-in of
600m, all of it against a steady incline. With a downhill run to the
about the 600m mark and a climb to the finish, 1200m races at
Scottsville are usually run at a true pace from the start and horses who
go too fast early almost invariably are found out by the climb to the
finish. There is a 1200m straight course which joins the round course at
the 600m mark. The effects of a barrier draw in sprints is
unpredictable, but high numbers are favoured when the going is soft.
Hollywoodbets Scottsville’s modern facilities incorporate all the very
best in racecourse comfort, elegance and intimacy, and patrons are
offered a wide choice of restaurants and bars in which to enjoy top
class racing.
The origins of horseracing in Pietermaritzburg date back to 1864 when
the first regulated race meeting was held there. Until the Scottsville
Racecourse was established, race meetings and other equestrian
activities such as the Military Games were held elsewhere.
The first ever jockeys international race meeting was staged at
Scottsville in 1969 under the title ‘International Jockeys Invitational
Stakes, sponsored by Bull Brand from 1971-1974.
The club is proud to be the home of 17 feature races in the country.
Visitors have commented that ‘horse racing days are very nice, and one has great track views’
The Golden Horse Casino is conveniently built onto the back of the
Hollywoodbets Scottsville Grandstand allowing both racing and casino
customers easy access to both facilities. It is the perfect place to
experience great events, thrilling gaming and enter our promotions for
your chance to win incredible prizes at one of the best casinos in
KwaZulu-Natal.
Over and above having fun in our casino, you are spoilt for choice with
some of the top events and shows in Pietermaritzburg, including free,
live entertainment at the Derby Lounge. They have a variety of
restaurants for you to enjoy, from scrumptious seafood, to relaxed café
meals.
Golden Horse is also a leading events venue for hosting weddings and
conferences, with a choice of great event spaces and accommodation at
our Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg hotel.
There is also a golf driving range on site.
Address: Scottsville Racecourse, 45 New England Road, Pietermaritzburg
Tel. (033) 345-3405 Fax. (033) 394-1141