KORTVANDRAAD is a filly by Erupt (IRE), out of the Captain Al mare Shira. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, she was bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud.
Name: KORTVANDRAAD
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Erupt (IRE)
Dam: Shira
Damsire: Captain Al
DOB: 11 September 2021
Breeder: Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Phillip/Jeannique Vermeulen
Previous Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Record: 15-1-4
UPDATES – Kortvandraad
May 14th, 2026
Raced over 1800m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run in second. She struggled to get a run in the straight, but then ran on strongly when the gap opened.
March 7th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run out the maidens. She got bumped out the gates resulting in her being placed further back in the field. She ran on very well. On that performance she should win soon.
February 12th, 2026
796 – KORTVANDRAAD finished strongly to win Race 2 over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson. The daughter of Erupt is trained by Phillip and Jeannique Vermeulen and was bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
January 22nd, 2026
Raced over 1600m at the Vaal. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She raced three-wide with no cover. I feel she did well to finish as close as she did. From a good draw with cover next time, she must have a chance.
January 1st, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Turffontein on Standside track. Finished 5th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel she would have been better off given a chance rather than leading. She is not far from winning.
December 16th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. On this performance she should win soon.
December 4th, 2025
Raced over 1450m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 9th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was given a chance in the race halfway back, but she never found a yard up the straight. I feel she may need further but is limited.
November 4th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 4th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run for her new yard after a long break. She needs further.
June 17th, 2025
He arrived safely at Phillip and Jeannique’s yard this morning.
June 12th, 2025
Raced over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She did not finished too far back. She will win her races in JHB, especially through the winter against weaker company.
May 21st, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Sean feels she needs further and could pick up a race. I feel if she doesn’t improve in her next start, she needs to move to PE.
April 14th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She ran on nicely. She will step up in distance next time and should be very competitive. Lucinda used a cross over nose band on this occasion which made a big difference with her breathing.
March 8th, 2025
Raced over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 8th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. The jockey notified Lucinda that she was making a noise during the race.
February 15th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run back after her break. She will be stepping up to 1600m next time, where she will be competitive.
August 17th, 2024
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 9th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She did not enjoy the going and the jockey didn’t persevere.
August 1st, 2024
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 9th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was very green. She should come on a lot from the run.
February 26th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Kortvandraad who is a Erupt bay filly out of the dam Shira (by Captain Al) at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 37). She is bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud.