INGQWELE is a gelding by Fire Away (USA), out of the Trippi (USA) mare Dawn Calling. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.
Name: INGQWELE
Named By: Horse racing photographer Chase Liebenberg.
Name Meaning: “Champion” in isiZulu.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Fire Away (USA)
Dam: Dawn Calling
Damsire: Trippi (USA)
DOB: 19 September 2021
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Previous Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock (17/12/2025)
Record: 26-5-8
UPDATES – Ingqwele
May 29th, 2026
849 – INGQWELE notches up the hat-trick and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Marco van Rensburg. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
March 20th, 2026
812 – INGQWELE closes off the meeting on the ECHCU Charity Raceday over 1600m at Fairview. He was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg and is now a four-time winner. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
February 13th, 2026
797 – INGQWELE wins a good race over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and is now a three-time winner. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Mauritzfontein and Wilgerbosdrift. Race Replay & Interview.
January 23rd, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run in PE. On that effort he will win soon.
December 17th, 2025
He has relocated to the Eastern Cape and will be trained by Cliffie Miller.
December 5th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 7th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He disappointed never finding a yard up the straight. I feel he will be competitive in PE.
November 25th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Callan Murray feels he will be competitive next time on the turf. He feels he is not as good on the poly.
November 7th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was caught three-wide around the turn, but he still ran a good race. One to watch next time from a good draw.
October 7th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He is better than that performance. I don’t think he enjoyed the polytrack.
September 14th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 5 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third in a competitive race. He had the run of the race.
August 31st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 8th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him. He will go up in trip next time and should be very competitive.
August 10th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 8th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him, he was never in the race. He will come on a lot for the run.
June 30th, 2025
He has gone back into training with Mike and Mathew de Kock.
June 9th, 2025
He has gone to Ashburton to freshen up for a few weeks.
June 7th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 10th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel this race came too soon after his last run. He has a bit of racing recently and may also improve with a break at Life After Racing. I also feel the handicapper has caught up with him.
May 31st, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 13th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He never got a run up the straight. Sean went towards the outside and could not get a run. He is better than that performance.
April 30th, 2025
650 – INGQWELE brings up Hollywood Racing’s 650th winner in impressive fashion over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He was given a perfect ride by Hollywood Racing-retained jockey Sean Veale. The son of Fire Away was brought to the course in perfect condition by Mike and Mathew de Kock. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Ingqwele means “Champion” in isiZulu and he is named by horse racing photographer Chase Liebenberg. Race Replay / Interview.
April 13th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given a good ride by Calvin Habib getting a good position from his wide draw. Calvin was a bit disappointed he never kicked on to win. He finished 1.20 lengths back, not a bad run.
April 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run over a trip too short for him. He will win his next start over further.
March 7th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second over a trip short of his best, and returning from a break.
December 14th, 2024
He has gone back into training with Mike de Kock after his break.
November 4th, 2024
He has gone for a break at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing.
November 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled to hard and was caught 3 wide. He will be going to life After Racing for a break.
October 16th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He never enjoyed the poly. He was also coughing badly on the float post-race. Mike de Kock is hoping that was from the kickback on the poly.
September 29th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third being his first run after gelding. Muzi Yeni said he needs further.
July 17th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He over-raced in the early stages and then hung badly up the straight. He will be gelded today. It was a very good run as he is a 2-year-old taking on older horses.
July 22nd, 2024
He will be gelded today.
June 23rd, 2024
555 – INGQWELE got up late under a well-timed ride by Muzi Yeni to win Race 3 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Fire Away is trained by Mike de Kock and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Ingqwele was named by photographer Chase Liebenberg and means “Champion” in isiZulu. Race Replay / Interview.
June 16th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He has been disappointing. Mike said on his work at home he should have won by now. He will bring him to Durban to race on the poly which should suit him.
May 18th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run against winners, stepping up in distance. He should win a maiden soon.
May 4th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. Mike says when he goes around the turn over a bit further he will be more competitive.
April 6th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Richard Fourie said that he is very immature and needs time.
April 22nd, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Daybreak who is a Fire Away bay colt out of the dam Dawn Calling (by Trippi) at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023 (Lot 238). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.