DIRECTOR is a gelding by Master Of My Fate, out of the Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) mare Villa Paloma (IRE). Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Varsfontein Stud.
Name: DIRECTOR
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Master Of My Fate
Dam: Villa Paloma (IRE)
Damsire: Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
DOB: 27 August 2022
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Record: 9-1-6
Gelded: 02/09/2025
UPDATES – Director
May 2nd, 2026
833 – DIRECTOR shed his maiden tag in Race 4 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. The son of Master Of My Fate was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl. Well done to the breeders Varsfontein Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
April 5th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well up the straight to finish third. Sean said to race him over further and he will win.
January 28th, 2026
Raced over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too far for him. He will come back in trip and be fitted with a pair of blinkers. He is limited.
December 14th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given a great ride by S’manga from his poor draw, but didn’t find much up the straight. He is looking for a bit further.
October 31st, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 10th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He over-raced throughout and went way too quick. He needs to have the blinkers removed. That will help him relax better in a race. Ignore this run.
September 2nd, 2025
He was gelded today.
August 29th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran well with the blinkers on for the first time.
July 23rd, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position, second on the fence, finishing third. He is still very immature and needs further. He will improve with every run.
June 22nd, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. He is still very green and looking for more ground.
May 3rd, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was very green around the turn. He will improve a lot from the race.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Director who is a Master Of My Fate bay colt out of the dam Villa Paloma (by Rock Of Gibraltar) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 4). He is bred by Varsfontein Stud.