TOBACCONIST is a gelding by Flower Alley (USA), out of the Dynasty mare La Linea. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate privately, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift Stud.
Name: TOBACCONIST
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Flower Alley (USA)
Dam: La Linea
Damsire: Dynasty
DOB: 06 August 2020
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Record: 25-4-9
First Run For The Syndicate: 10/01/2024
Record For The Syndicate: 15-3-6
UPDATES – Tobacconist
April 24th, 2026
Raced over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 8th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance but found little up the straight. He is better than that run.
March 22nd, 2026
Raced over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well to finish third. I feel he is better than that performance.
March 1st, 2026
Raced over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. He ran on well and should be suited to a bit further.
February 15th, 2026
Raced over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 13th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was dropped out to the back of the field from his poor draw. The Apprentice dropped his whip in the straight which didn’t help his chances as he is a lazy horse. He will come on a lot from the run.
January 11th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The pace was a bit too slow for him. He ran on strongly over the final 100m. He also needed the run after his break. He will come on a lot from the run.
September 15th, 2025
He has gone back into training with MJ Odendaal after his recovery.
July 21st, 2025
He has arrived at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing to recover from his injury.
July 5th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good second finding one better on the day.
May 24th, 2025
Raced over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run. I believe if Sean went for his run on the inside he would have won.
May 3rd, 2025
651 – TOBACCONIST closes off the first meeting of South Africa’s Champions Season in fine style. He quickened up well under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale over 1400m and is now a four-time winner. The son of Flower Alley is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored MJ Odendaal and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
April 13th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 10th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was held up for a run from his poor draw. He will show much improvement for the run.
December 8th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 8th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needed the run badly. Will improve for the run.
September 15th, 2024
Raced over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third, holding his form. I feel that Sean Veale should have made his run on the outside where the track was faster.
August 11th, 2024
573 – TOBACCONIST ran on powerfully to win Race 5 over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon ⭐️ He was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale to win two in a row. The son of Flower Alley is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer MJ Odendaal and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
July 17th, 2024
561 – TOBACCONIST finished strongly to win Race 7 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Calvin Habib. The son of Flower Alley is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored MJ Odendaal and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
June 1st, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run after a break. He should be hard to beat next time against the same company over 1600m.
January 10th, 2024
Raced over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he is better than that performance. He never found a yard up the straight after traveling so well throughout the race.
January 8th, 2024
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Tobacconist who is a Flower Alley bay gelding out of the dam La Linea (by Dynasty) privately. He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.