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2024/25 SA SEASON
RUNS: 638
WINS: 81
2NDS: 72
3RDS: 59
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 646
(Last updated 17th April 2025)
APRIL 2025 WINNERS
15/04 – KAALVOET
11/04 – CHAMPONELLE
06/04 – MOYA WA LALIGA
04/04 – HUGSANDHIGHFIVES
04/04 – ASINANTANGA
03/04 – I’M A FIREBALL
APRIL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
April 15th, 2025
646 – KAALVOET wins on debut over 1000m at the Vaal this afternoon. He showed good pace under SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib and kept finding to make a winning start to his career. The son of Elusive Fort is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Mr P G De Beyer. The name means “barefoot” in Afrikaans and is an apt name for Clinton Binda as most of his horses run without shoes. Race Replay & Interview.
April 11th, 2025
645 – CHAMPONELLE closed off the meeting in fine style over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack, this afternoon. The son of Querari was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg and is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and is bred by Dr V Kritzinger. Race Replay & Interview.
April 10th and 11th, 2025
BSA NYS 2025 – Hollywood Racing puchased seven lots across the two days at the 2025 Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sales held at the TBA Complex in Gauteng. All colts, they include the progeny of Rafeef, Vercingetorix, Gimmethegreenlight, Hawwaam, Malmoos, Fire Away, and Canford Cliffs. Lots below:
Lot 76 – Colt – Rafeef x Duchess Of Bourbon (Duke of Marmalade)
Lot 182 – Colt – Canford Cliffs x Magical Miss (Al Mufti)
Lot 188 – Colt – Fire Away x Mary Lou (Rich Man’s Gold)
Lot 191 – Colt – Vercingetorix x Mataaib (Elusive City)
Lot 214 – Colt – Gimmethegreenlight x On My Mind (High Chapparral)
Lot 260 – Colt – Hawwaam x Sarasota (Kahal)
Lot 273 – Colt – Malmoos x Shanna (Var)
Click here for more info on these purchases.
April 6th, 2025
644 – MOYA WA LALIGA quickened up well and drew clear of the opposition over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. The son of Rafeef was ridden to victory by S’manga Khumalo and is now a five-time winner. He is trained by Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Mr P van Tonder. Race Replay / Interview.
April 4th, 2025
643 – HUGSANDHIGHFIVES was given a well-timed ride by Craig Zackey to give Hollywood Racing a double at Fairview this afternoon. She quickened up well over 1200m and is now a two-time winner. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith and is bred by Tinus Gericke. Race Replay & Interview.
April 4th, 2025
642 – ASINANTANGA gets up where it matters most to win Race 3 over 1400m on the Fairview turf track this afternoon. The son of Rafeef was given a strong ride by Craig Zackey to shed his maiden tag. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith and is bred by Lammerskraal Stud. Asinantanga was named by Nomthetho Lucia Ndulo from Hollywoodbets Bellville (WCP). The name means “we have no peers” in Xhosa. Race Replay & Interview.
April 2nd, 2025
641 – I’M A FIREBALL showed his quality to give Hollywood Racing their first Juvenile winner of the 2024/2025 season. He quickened up well over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville under Kabelo Matsunyane and there is a lot more to come. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Well done to Trevor and Jo Brown at Ashburton who put in a lot of work before he went into training. He is named after the drink Fireball (cinnamon whisky). Race Replay / Interview.
MARCH 2025 WINNERS
09/03 – TIRPITZ
07/03 – ISIVIVANE
04/03 – MEETATTHEWINDSOR
MARCH 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
March 9th, 2025
640 – TIRPITZ ran on powerfully to win his first start for Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Gary Rich over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He was given a perfect ride by Siyanda Sosibo and is now a four-time winner. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
March 7th, 2025
639 – ISIVIVANE wins a good race at Hollywoodbets Greyville after 50 weeks off the track. He was sent to the front under Ryan Munger over 1200m and got the better of fellow Hollywood Racing runner Ingqwele who completed the exacta. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
March 4th, 2025
638 – MEETATTHEWINDSOR wins the lucky last race over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Xolani Ndlovu and is now a four-time winner. The son of Pomodoro is trained by Alan Greeff and is bred by Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay & Interview.
FEBRUARY 2025 WINNERS
28/02 – IGUGULETHU
21/02 – CONCERTO
11/02 – JOU LEKKER DING
09/02 – KWAGGA BLITZ
07/02 – KING OF SPIN
02/02 – UZWANO
01/02 – HAPPY WIVES
01/02 – INDEBE MAYIBUYE
FEBRUARY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
February 28th, 2025
637 – IGUGULETHU gets up where it matters most to close off the meeting over 1400m on the Fairview turf track. He was given a well-timed ride by Craig Zackey to notch up his second-career victory. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith and is bred by Jagessar Limited. Race Replay and Interview.
February 22nd, 2025
INT – ISIVUNGUVUNGU finished 3rd in the Listed Tampa Dash Stakes over 5 furlongs (1000m) at Tampa Bay Downs in Florida, USA. It was the perfect run for the five-year-old Isivunguvungu as it should put him in just the right place for his continued preparation towards his April 5 engagement in the Grade 1 Al Quoz Sprint on Dubai World Cup night. Race Replay. Read more here via Gold Circle.
February 21st, 2025
636 – CONCERTO shares the spoils in Race 5 over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon, after dead-heating with State Secret. She was ridden to victory by Craig Zackey and is now a three-time winner. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is trained by Alan Greeff and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
February 11th, 2025
635 – JOU LEKKER DING returned to winning ways over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. The daughter of Oratorio was given a strong ride by Ridgemont-sponsored Gareth Wright and is now a two-time winner. She is trained by Vaughan Marshall and is bred by Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm. Race Replay / Interview.
February 9th, 2025
634 – KWAGGA BLITZ sheds his maiden tag over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was sent to the front under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and kept finding to hold on at the finish. The son of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Walter and Fran Cowe (Black Swan Stud). The name is reference to Kwagga Smith’s time as a Springbok 7’s player (Blitzbokke), as well as his versatility as an impact player, which literally blitzed the opposition in this past Rugby World Cup. Race Replay / Interview.
February 7th, 2025
633 – KING OF SPIN wins Race 4 over 1400m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this evening. He was given a well-timed ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is now a three-time winner. The son of Canford Cliffs is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and is bred by Ridgemont. King Of Spin is named by Brand Ambassador Keshav Maharaj who is celebrating his birthday today. We hope you have had an amazing day and we wish you all the very best. Race Replay / Interview.
February 2nd, 2025
632 – UZWANO got his head down where it matters most to win Race 5 over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a strong ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Ideal World is trained by Dean Kannemeyer and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Uzwano name means togetherness, unity, openness to opinions, working collaboratively, and mutual understanding toward a shared goal. Well Done Team. Race Replay / Interview.
February 1st, 2025
631 – HAPPY WIVES gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. She showed good speed over 1200m and found more under Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
February 1st, 2025
630 – INDEBE MAYIBUYE wins the 3rd leg of the Hollywoodbets Work Riders’ Series over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. The daughter of William Longsword was ridden to victory by Bazile Nkunzi. She is trained by Candice Bass-Robinson and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Indebe Mayibuye is isiXhosa rugby for the “the trophy/cup must return” or “may the trophy/cup return.” Inspired by the Springboks victory in the RWC 2019 and 2023, and the dam being Trophy Wife. Race Replay / Interview.
JANUARY 2025 WINNERS
31/01 – SMASHING
23/01 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW
19/01 – WOZA NAWE
19/01 – TYRCONNELL
18/01 – DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN
12/01 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA
12/01 – CAPSAICIN
04/01 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Grade 2)
01/01 – PHAKA IMALI
JANUARY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
January 31st, 2025
629 – SMASHING wins her first start for Trainer Alan Greeff over 1000m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. She showed good speed under Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and fought hard to hold all challengers at bay. The daughter of Rafeef is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
January 23rd, 2025
628 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW was an impressive winner of Race 3 over 1600m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was switched off nicely and quickened away from the opposition under a confident ride by Ryan Munger. The son of New Predator is now a three-time winner. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
January 19th, 2025
627 – WOZA NAWE gives Hollywood Racing a double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville having won Race 6 over 1600m. Hollywood Racing retained Jockey Sean Veale made the move at the right time and she is now a two-time winner. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by the Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff). Woza Nawe was named by Cricket South Africa and means come with us / be part of it. Race Replay / Interview.
January 19th, 2025
626 – TYRCONNELL quickens up well to win Race 3 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane gave him a perfect ride and the son of The United States wins two on the trot. He is trained by Mike de Kock and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
January 18th, 2025
625 – DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN wins a good race to close off the meeting over 1000m at Turffontein this afternoon. Despite having to carry 64kgs, Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson rode a confident race and he is now a six-time winner. The son of Visionaire is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Clinton Binda and is bred by Lammerskraal Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
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.
