ROCK MUSIC is a gelding by Canford Cliffs (IRE), out of the High Chaparral (IRE) mare Casadesus (AUS). Purchased by Hollywood Racing privately, he was bred by Ridgemont.
Name: ROCK MUSIC
Named By: Ridgemont
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Dam: Casadesus (AUS)
Damsire: High Chaparral (IRE)
DOB: 27 October 2022
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: Gary Rich
Previous Trainer: Clinton Binda (left 06/02/2026)
Record: 11-1-3
UPDATES – Rock Music
May 27th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He didn’t finish too far back. I feel next time out with a stronger rider, he should be competitive.
April 26th, 2026
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the apprentice went too soon on him. He should have finished much closer. One to watch next time over 1000m on the poly track.
April 8th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 5 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second as he was bumped out the stalls and lost his position. He didn’t enjoy the turn as he was hanging out. He should take a lot of beating next time up the straight.
February 6th, 2026
He has moved to Gary Rich after racing at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
February 6th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He didn’t handle the turn and was hanging out throughout. He over raced and will prefer the straight and a drop in trip to 1000m.
January 29th, 2026
792 – ROCK MUSIC keeps finding over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course to give Hollywood Racing their 99th for the 2025/2026 season. The son of Canford Cliffs was ridden to victory by Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
December 30th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. I feel the jockey went too quick in the early stages so he had to stop.
December 18th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair run finishing second. On that performance he should win soon.
December 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 5th out of 5 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. He needs to improve, maybe move to a weaker centre.
November 4th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs to improve on that performance. He could be a horse that would improve with a change of stable.
October 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. She needs to improve from this run, but I think she is very average.
June 3rd, 2025
He was gelded today.
May 29th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal racecourse. Finished 15th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing debut effort. He should improve for the run.
May 7th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Rock Music who is a Canford Cliffs bay colt out of the dam Casadesus (by High Chaparral) privately. He is bred by Ridgemont.