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2024/25 SA SEASON
RUNS: 410
WINS: 59
2NDS: 42
3RDS: 42
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 624
(Last updated 13th January 2025)
JANUARY 2025 WINNERS
12/01 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA
12/01 – CAPSAICIN
04/01 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Grade 2)
01/01 – PHAKA IMALI
JANUARY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
January 14th, 2025
NEW STABLE JOCKEY – Sean Veale has been contracted by Hollywood Racing as their first retained jockey! “The value of having an experienced jockey in the team to provide feedback and who can get to know the individual quirks and traits of our horses cannot be underestimated, and we felt it was a good time, given the growth and diversity of our string nationally, to retain a jockey. Sean Veale has ridden many winners for us and he ticked the boxes in terms of his work ethic, experience and enthusiasm. We welcome him to the Hollywood Racing team and wish him every success,” said Hollywood Racing Manager Anthony Delpech. Read more on Sporting Post here.
January 12th, 2025
624 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA wins the Non-Black Type Michael Roberts Stakes over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and gives Hollywood Racing a double this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is now a seven-time winner. The son of Dynasty is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
January 12th, 2025
623 – CAPSAICIN was an impressive winner over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale set a fast pace and the son of Canford Cliffs fought back well to notch up his third-career victory. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
January 4th, 2025
622 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes in fine style at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and was brought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Gareth van Zyl. Relaxed early on as is her preferred competition style, she powered home up the outside at 17-10 under Ridgemont rider Richard Fourie to hold off a late challenge from 25-2 shot Roccapina and the top-notch 3yo Gimmie’s Countess, who ran on from last. Well done to the breeders Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
January 1st, 2025
621 – PHAKA IMALI starts 2025 on a winning note over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He was settled near the rear of the field under Chase Maujean and quickened up well to bring up his fifth-career victory. The son of Var is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and is bred by Clifton Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
DECEMBER 2024 WINNERS
29/12 – HOPE IS POWER
26/12 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA (Listed)
20/12 – CHAMPONELLE
16/12 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW
15/12 – TYRCONNELL
15/12 – KITCHAKAL
13/12 – CATCH YOUR BREATH
13/12 – JADE’S CABERNEIGH
08/12 – STARS IN HEAVEN
07/12 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Grade 3)
01/12 – PATANTS HEIR
DECEMBER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
December 29th, 2024
620 – HOPE IS POWER got his head down where it matters most to win the lucky last over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Apprentice Damyan Pillay and is now a five-time winner. The son of Soft Falling Rain is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
December 26th, 2024
619 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA wins the Listed Christmas Handicap over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. The son of Dynasty was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is now a six-time winner. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
December 20th, 2024
618 – CHAMPONELLE wins his first start in the Eastern Cape in superb fashion. He was sent to a handy position under Jockey Marco van Rensburg over 1300m at Fairview and drew clear with ease. He was turned out perfectly by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Cliffie Miller and well done to the breeder Dr V Kritzinger. Race Replay and Interview.
December 16th, 2024
617 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW quickened up nicely to win Race 4 over 1400m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Piere Strydom and is now a two-time winner. The son of New Predator is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. The name refers to a song sung by the Brentford fans, “We’re just a bus stop in Hounslow.” The main reason behind the chant is to wind up their local rivals in west London. Race Replay and Interview.
December 15th, 2024
616 – TYRCONNELL gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. Capsaicin showed good improvement to give Hollywood Racing the exacta. Tyrconnell was given a perfect ride by Gavin Lerena and is now a two-time winner. The son of The United States is trained by Mike de Kock and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
December 15th, 2024
615 – KITCHAKAL brings up winner number 50 for Hollywood Racing this season. He got up late to win Race 5 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Master Of My Fate was given a well-timed by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
December 13th, 2024
614 – CATCH YOUR BREATH draws clear of the opposition over 1400m and gives Hollywood Racing a double at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and is now a four-time winner. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is trained by Alan Greeff and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
December 13th, 2024
613 – JADE’S CABERNEIGH showed great determination to win Race 3 over 1000m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. She has struck up a good partnership with Jockey Craig Zackey who gave her a confident ride. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is now a five-time winner and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith. Well done to the breeders Cheveley Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
December 10th, 2024
HOLLYWOOD RACING – The instantly recognizable purple and yellow silks proudly carried by runners racing under the banner of the Hollywood Syndicate will be known as Hollywood Racing with effect from today, Tuesday 10 December 2024. “The administration of the name change has been a seamless exercise and we thank the National Horseracing Authority for their assistance and professionalism. Anthony Delpech remains the nominee of Hollywood Racing and it’s all systems go from today’s Hollywoodbets Greyville racemeeting,” concluded Devin Heffer. Read full article.
December 8th, 2024
2nd – A great run by HOPE IS POWER, ridden by Damyan Pillay, who went down by a nose (0.05 length) to eventual winner Mar Del Plata in the 8th race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Race Replay.
December 8th, 2024
612 – STARS IN HEAVEN quickens up well to win Race 6 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Craig Zackey and wins two on the trot. The son of Danon Platina is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by the Limestone Thoroughbred Trust. Race Replay / Interview.
December 7th, 2024
611 – ASIYE PHAMBILI shows her class and wins the Grade 3 WSB Southern Cross Stakes over 1000m, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. She was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Richard Fourie and is now a seven-time winner. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
December 1st, 2024
610 – PATANTS HEIR fought hard and got her head down where it matters most to win Race 5 over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Gavin Lerena and is now a three-time winner. The daughter of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Maine Chance Farms. Patants Heir is named by Hollywoodbets Horse Racing Betting Manager, Patrick Bradley. Race Replay / Interview.
NOVEMBER 2024 WINNERS
24/11 – MOYA WA LALIGA
24/11 – AYUWI YUWI
24/11 – WOZA NAWE
23/11 – ZIYASHA
23/11 – LION RAMPART (Listed)
17/11 – SHIPHOLIA
07/11 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW
06/11 – BENNI IN THE AREA
03/11 – SHANTA’S PRIDE
02/11 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI
02/11 – ELIZABEDI GOLD
01/11 – VOORSMAAKIE
NOVEMBER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
November 24th, 2024
609 – MOYA WA LALIGA closes off the meeting over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville to give the Hollywood Syndicate a fantastic treble. The son of Rafeef was ridden to victory by Gavin Lerena and is now a four-time winner. He is trained by Hollywodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Mr P van Tonder. Race Replay / Interview.
November 24th, 2024
608 – AYUWI YUWI gives the Hollywood Syndicate a lovely double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville over 1200m. She quickened up well under Apprentice Damyan Pillay to notch up her second-career victory. The daughter of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Garth Puller and is bred by Riverton Stud. The name comes from the song Mapurisa by Andy Brown & The Storm. Race Replay / Interview.
November 23rd, 2024
607 – WOZA NAWE won Race 3 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease today. She was ridden to victory by Gavin Lerena. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by the Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr M N Shirtliff). Woza Nawe means Come With Us / Be Part Of It. Race Replay / Interview.
November 23rd, 2024
606 – ZIYASHA gives the Hollywood Syndicate a quick feature race double by winning the Non-Black Type WSB Bantry Bay Stakes over 1100m at Hollywooodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson. The son of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
November 23rd, 2024
605 – LION RAMPART showed good speed and kept finding to win the Listed WSB Sophomore Sprint over 1200m at Hollywooodbets Kenilworth. The son of One World was given a confident ride by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and is now a four-time winner. He is trained by Vaughan Marshall and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
November 17th, 2024
PHOTO – We had 4 runners in the last race for the Hollywood Syndicate at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse this past Sunday 17th November. From left to right, Matthew Thackeray, Athandiwe Mgudlwa, Anthony Delpech (Racing Manager), Sean Veale, and Siphesihle Hlengwa. Thank you for the pic Candiese Lenferna Photography.
November 17th, 2024
604 – SHIPHOLIA wins Race 6 over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf track this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg and is now a five-time winner. The daughter of William Longsword is trained by Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Shipholia is named by KZN Horse Racing Commentator – Sheldon Peters. Race Replay / Interview.
November 17th, 2024
SECOND – MVELELO runs 2nd to I Salute You in the 3rd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Our jockey Serino Moodley lodged an objection based on interference in the latter stages, but the objection was overruled. Race Replay.
November 7th, 2024
603 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW wins the first race on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon with Kwagga Blitz finishing second. The son of New Predator was ridden to victory by Piere Strydom. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. The name refers to a song sung by the Brentford fans, “We’re just a bus stop in Hounslow.” The main reason behind the chant is to wind up their local rivals in West London. Race Replay & Interview.
November 6th, 2024
602 – BENNI IN THE AREA closed off the meeting over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He showed his natural gate speed under Calvin Habib and kept finding to notch up his third-career victory. The son of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and is bred by Winterbach Stud and Collins Farm Stud. The name was chosen by Bafana Bafana football legend Benni McCarthy. Race Replay / Interview.
November 3rd, 2024
601 – SHANTA’S PRIDE drew clear with ease to win Race 7 over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville yesterday. She was ridden to victory by Gavin Lerena and is now a four-time winner. The daughter of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by Bush Hill Stud. Well done to KZN Commentator Craig Peters who named her. Race Replay / Interview.
November 2nd, 2024
600 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI brings up the 600th lifetime winner for the Hollywood Syndicate and a big well done to the entire Team. The son of Danon Platina showed good speed over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth under Corne Orffer and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
November 2nd, 2024
599 – ELIZABEDI GOLD finished strongly to win a good race on debut over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, this afternoon. The son of Gold Standard was ridden to victory by Aldo Domeyer. He is trained by Candice Bass-Robinson and is bred by Drakenstein Stud. Elizabedi Gold is named after Hollywoodbets Sharks and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth. Etzebeth received the nickname “Elizabedi” after a video went viral on social media of a young Springbok fan Siya Dlamini celebrating Eben’s try against France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final. The “Gold” part of the name relates to the sire being Gold Standard, but also to signify the two Rugby World Cup titles Etzebeth won with the Springboks in 2019 and 2023. Race Replay & Interview.
598 – VOORSMAAKIE wins her first start for Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Cliffie Miller on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg. The daughter of Gold Standard is bred by Drakenstein Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
