I’M A FIREBALL is a gelding by Vercingetorix, out of the Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) mare Gibraltar Blue (IRE). Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by Klawervlei Stud.
Name: I’M A FIREBALL
Named By: Devin Heffer
Name Meaning: Named after the cinnamon whisky Fireball
Sex: Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Gibraltar Blue (IRE)
Damsire: Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
DOB: 23 August 2022
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Record: 11-3-3
UPDATES – I’m A Fireball
April 26th, 2026
Raced over 1100m in the Listed In Full Flight Handicap at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 13th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him. He is better than that run.
March 27th, 2026
Raced over 1400m in the Grade 3 Byerley Turk at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very gutsy run. He was beaten by a better horse on the night.
March 1st, 2026
806 – I’M A FIREBALL went to the front and kept finding to wins Race 5 – NBT March Stakes – over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray and is now a three-time winner. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Klawervlei Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
February 7th, 2026
Raced over 1600m in the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 11th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled throughout the turn. He needs to go back in trip and be allowed to stride along in front.
January 15th, 2026
785 – I’M A FIREBALL wins a cracking race over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon, breaking the course record for the distance. He was sent to the front by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray and found a good kick. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Klawervlei Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
January 3rd, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him. He will step up to 1400m next time and should be very competitive.
December 19th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run after a long break finishing second.
September 8th, 2025
He will be going back to Mike and Mathew de Kock in Summerveld after his gelding.
July 28th, 2025
He arrived in Ashburton to recover from his gelding.
July 14th, 2025
He was gelded today.
July 5th, 2025
Raced over 1400m in the Gr2 Gold Horseshoe at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 13th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing effort. He over- raced in rear and found little up the straight.
May 31st, 2025
Raced over 1200m in the Gr1 Gold Medallion at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled too hard with the blinkers. I believe he would have gone close to winning had he been more relaxed in the race. He does not need blinkers going forward.
April 27nd, 2025
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the break at the start and was always chasing after that. He is much better than that performance and will be stepping up in trip next time.
April 2nd, 2025
641 – I’M A FIREBALL showed his quality to give Hollywood Racing their first Juvenile winner of the 2024/2025 season. He quickened up well over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville under Kabelo Matsunyane and there is a lot more to come. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Well done to Trevor and Jo Brown at Ashburton who put in a lot of work before he went into training. He is named after the drink Fireball (cinnamon whisky). Race Replay / Interview.
April 18th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased 22Gibraltar Blue who is a Vercingetorix chestnut colt out of the dam Gibraltar Blue (by Rock Of Gibraltar) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 156). He is bred by Klawervlei Stud.