ASIYE PHAMBILI was purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate, at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2021. Bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud, she was sired by What A Winter and is out of the mare Cast A Spell (Rambo Dancer).
Name: ASIYE PHAMBILI
Name Meaning: The name Asiye Phambili means “we moving forward”, and was suggested by Wilson Khumalo, one of our Hollywoodbets KZN Area Managers. The name to him means ”we moving forward, growing the Hollywood brand together.” Wilson has a great personality, and big smile – which was evident from our visit to Summerveld.
Named By: Wilson Khumalo, one of our Hollywoodbets KZN Area Managers.
Sex: Bay Mare
Sire: What A Winter
Dam: Cast A Spell
Dam Sire: Rambo Dancer (CAN)
DOB: 23 August 2019
Breeder: Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Previous Trainer: Gareth van Zyl & Lucinda Woodruff
Record: 32-11-11
Feature Wins:
2026 Grade 1 SA Fillies Sprint
2026 Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes
2025 Grade 3 WSB Southern Cross Stakes
2025 Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes
2024 Grade 3 WSB Southern Cross Stakes
2024 Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes
UPDATES – ASIYE PHAMBILI
May 23rd, 2026
845 – ASIYE PHAMBILI gets her well-deserved Grade 1 victory in the South African Fillies Sprint brought to you by The Witness over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was given a well-timed ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
April 26th, 2026
829 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease. She was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a 10-time winner. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
March 19th, 2026
Asiye Phambili arrived at Duncan Howells yard in Summerveld from Cape Town today.
February 28th, 2026
Raced over 1200m in the Gr2 Diadem Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 5th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I do feel she is better when given a chance. The pace was slow and Gavin used his initiative to place her. The winner won from the front. She ran to her form.
January 31st, 2026
Raced over 1600m in the Gr1 Majorca Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 11th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was given a very poor ride racing wide throughout the turn. She is way better than that run.
January 10th, 2026
Raced over 1000m in the Gr1 Cape Flying Championship at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 4th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She found the 1000m a bit too quick against the boys and had too much ground to make up. She ran on strongly, beaten only by 1.45 lengths in fourth.
December 6th, 2025
763 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 3 World Sports Betting Southern Cross Stakes and defends her title. She was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a nine-time winner. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Lucinda Woodruff and was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
December 6th, 2025
Raced over 1000m in the Gr3 Southern Cross Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 1st out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She is a top filly. A great win carrying 63,5kg and returning from a break.
September 24th, 2025
She arrived in Cape Town at Lucinda Woodruff Racing Stables safely.
July 27th, 2025
Raced over 1200m in the Gr1 Mercury Sprint at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 3rd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good third against the boys from a poor draw. Keagan de Melo had to make use of her to get her into a good position.
July 5th, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Gr1 Garden Province Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 7th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She should have finished at lot closer. She was badly squeezed going through the 200m mark.
May 31st, 2025
2nd – ASIYE PHAMBILI just missed out winning the Grade 1 South African Fillies Sprint at Hollywoodbets Scottsville, losing in a photo finish to Mia Moo. She was very unlucky that the finish line came one head-bob too soon. However, we are still very proud of her. She was ridden by Sean Veale and trained by Duncan Howells. We hope that elusive Grade 1 victory is not too far away for her. Race Replay.
April 27th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was very unlucky not to have won. I feel Sean moved too early on her with her big weight. He also dropped his rein at the 50m mark.
March 3rd, 2025
She has gone back into training with Duncan Howells after her break.
January 28th, 2025
She has arrived at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing for a break before going back into training with Duncan Howells.
January 25th, 2025
Raced over 1000m in the Gr1 Cape Flying Championship at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 6th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel it was a good run from her considering the outside of the straight course was much slower then the inside. Richard Fourie noted that she wasn’t moving well and she hung badly towards the outside.
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.
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.
November 9th, 2024
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 2nd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second, unlucky not to have won. Great run carrying 63,5kg. She could win a group race this season.
October 12th, 2024
She has arrived at Gareth van Zyl in Cape Town for the season.
September 6th, 2024
She will be going back into training with Duncan Howells after her recovery.
July 6th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville in the Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1). Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run from where she came from to only finish 2 lengths behind the winner.
June 1st, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville in the SA Fillies Sprint (Grade 1). Finished 16th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She stumbled coming out the stalls and dislodged the jockey.
April 28th, 2024
539 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes with ease and gives the Hollywood Syndicate a double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of What A Winter was ridden to victory by Rachel Venniker and is now a six-time winner. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. Well Done Team. Race Replay / Interview.
March 14th, 2024
She will be returning to Duncan Howells Racing Stables.
February 24th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in the Prix Du Cap Stakes (Grade 3). Finished 7th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She ran on well from a long way back.
January 27th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in the Majorca Stakes (Grade 1). Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The company may have been too strong for her. I believe that she needed the run.
January 6th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 2nd out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run over a trip too short for her. She was also in need of the run. I feel she has improved a lot and can be competitive in group races.
October 15th, 2023
472 – ASIYE PHAMBILI drew clear of the opposition over 1600m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf and brought up the Hollywood Syndicate’s second winner for the day. She was ridden to perfection by Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells. The daughter of What A Winter is bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud.
Race Replay / Race Interview
September 10th, 2023
461 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins Race 7 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease. She tracked the leader around the turn, quickened up smartly and was geared down under Sean Veale. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.
Race Replay / Race Interview
August 2nd, 2023
450 – ASIYE PHAMBILI brings up the Hollywood Syndicate’s 450th lifetime winner by winning Race 7 on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. She tracked the leader under jockey Sean Veale, showed a good turn of foot and kept finding all the way to the line. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.
Race Replay / Race Interview
May 27th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf track. Finished 2nd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Great run after a break and a very poor draw.
20230527 Hollywoodbets Greyville Express Clip Race 8 won by VALERIAS DREAM – YouTube
January 3rd, 2023
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was in need of the run against male company.
20230103 Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Race 2 won by WITHOUT QUESTION – YouTube
November 29, 2022
376 – ASIYE PHAMBILI was given a perfect ride by Piere Strydom to win Race 7 on the Vaal Classic course. She was sent to the front over 1500m and kept going well to notch up her second career victory. She is trained by Sean Tarry and is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.
November 22nd, 2022
Raced over 1450m at Turffontein on the Inside course. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Great run, just found one too good on the day. The third horse was 5 lengths behind.
October 20th, 2022
Raced over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 4th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good first run out the maidens over further. Sean Tarry feels that she would have been better off with cover and a bit further back as the pace was very quick.
September 29th, 2022
349 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the opening race at Turffontein over 1200m. She was settled in behind the leaders and fought hard to keep all challengers at bay. The daughter of What A Winter was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Keagan de Melo and is trained by Sean Tarry.
September 11th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, just found one better on the day. The third horse was 10 lengths behind. I also feel she will be looking for a bit further in the future.
August 27th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Great first run, she will improve a lot from the run.
March 14th, 2021
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Winter Magic who is a bay filly by What A Winter out of the dam Cast A Spell (by Rambo Dancer) at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2021 (Lot 32). She is bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.