UMZINGELI WENYATHI is a gelding by Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE), out of the Captain Al mare Risk All. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: UMZINGELI WENYATHI
Named By: Clinton Binda
Name Meaning: It is the isiZulu name for Buffalo Hunter.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE)
Dam: Risk All
Damsire: Captain Al
DOB: 19 October 2022
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 15-3-8
UPDATES – Umzingeli Wenyathi
May 16th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good win carrying a big weight. He is progressing nicely.
May 9th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run in second. He led throughout and was caught in the final 100m. I do feel he would prefer further with the blinkers removed.
April 12th, 2026
Raced over 1100m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 5th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he would improve if given a chance in his races. He has lead in both his last two races, but stopped over the final 200m.
April 4th, 2026
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 5th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He travelled well up to the 300m mark but never went on with it.
February 21st, 2026
Raced over 1100m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I believe Muzi went too quick on him in the early stages and he then had to stop. He will be better over 1200m, given a lead behind the speed.
February 6th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him. I feel the application of blinkers wasn’t the best idea. He ran on well. He needs further and is a nice horse.
January 14th, 2026
784 – UMZINGELI WENYATHI won a good race over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack yesterday afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane and is now a two-time winner. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
November 26th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 4th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run out the maidens. He still looks green and will improve.
November 10th, 2025
749 – UMZINGELI WENYATHI fought on strongly to shed his maiden tag over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
November 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 5th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He stayed on well for a long way. This horse needs the turn and further.
October 15th, 2025
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run finishing second. He had every chance. He may have just found one too good on the day.
August 6th, 2025
He will be gelded today.
July 26th, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He showed good pace and stayed on to finish third. He had every chance, and may prefer a bit further.
July 10th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. He looks like he needs further and to be given a chance in his races.
June 23rd, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, he showed a lot of early speed. He will improve for the run. He looks like could get further in time.
May 29th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal racecourse. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run, which he will improve upon. One to keep an eye on next time.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Bison Hunter who is a Buffalo Bill Cody bay colt out of the dam Risk All (by Captain Al) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 123). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.