LIONS EYE is a gelding by Silvano, out of the Var mare Sea Cat. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2022, he was bred by Mauritzfontein.
Name: LIONS EYE
Named By: Mauritzfontein
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Silvano (GER)
Dam: Sea Cat
Damsire: Var (USA)
DOB: 08 October 2020
Breeder: Mauritzfontein
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Previous Trainer: Mike de Kock
Record: 17-2-5
UPDATES – Lions Eye
May 13th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 11th of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled very hard in the race and had to stop.
January 2nd, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair fourth, the company was too strong for him.
December 14th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scotsville. Finished 5th of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He over-raced and was taken wide before the straight by the horse on his inside. I feel it’s best to ignore the run.
November 25th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Not a bad run as he is looking for a bit further. He still has races left in him.
October 19th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance. He just found one better on the day.
September 5th, 2025
711 – LIONS EYE quickens well to give Hollywood Racing a double over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf this evening. The son of Silvano was ridden by Craig Zackey and is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
September 5th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 1st of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He won very easily. He will win his races during the off season.
August 6th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. I believe the distance is too short and he never enjoyed the going.
July 16th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair run. I feel he is a better horse on the turf. One to watch next time.
June 11th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run from a poor draw as he was dropped out to the back of the field at the start. He should take a lot of beating next time from a good draw.
April 13th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scotsville. Finished 8th of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well. He may he been a bit too far back from a good draw. He will be competitive next time over 1200m.
January 29th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 8th of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He never enjoyed the poly. He never travelled during the race.
November 24th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scotsville. Finished 10th of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled too hard in the early stages of the race. I do feel he will be a better horse around the turn where he will be able to relax better.
October 27th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 1st of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very easy win. He should go on from that performance and win again.
September 25th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good third, after returning from a long break due to knee surgery. He should improve a lot from the run.
May 17th, 2024
He has recovered well at Ashburton after his knee surgery. He is ready to go back in training and he will be going to Stuart Ferrie.
December 4th, 2023
He has arrived at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing.
November 25th, 2023
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside course. Finished 12th of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. He will be moving to Durban this week.
June 5th, 2023
Lions Eye has been gelded today.
June 1st, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside course. Finished 7th of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Disappointing run, he will be gelded as Mike de Kock says his work at home is not what he is showing on the racetrack.
May 7th, 2023
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside course. Finished 5th out of 5 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He showed early speed and stopped over the last 200m. Mike de Kock was not happy with the ride as he wanted the horse to be given a chance in the early part of the race. He also said that the distance is too short for him and he will come on a lot from the run.
April 28th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Lions Eye who is a Silvano bay colt out of the dam Sea Cat (by Var) at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2022 (Lot 151). He is bred by Mauritzfontein.