EUGENIUS is a gelding by Vercingetorix, out of the Querari (GER) mare Cockney Pride. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 Cape Racing Winter Yearling Sale, he was bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud.
Name: EUGENIUS
Named By: Owen Heffer
Name Meaning: The nickname for one of our managers Eugene Naidu and all the good work he does for the Hollywood Group.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Cockney Pride
Damsire: Querari (GER)
DOB: 21 August 2022
Gelded: 19 January 2026
Breeder: Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Juan Nel
Previous Trainer: Vaughan Marshall (left 04/05/2026)
Record: 10-1-4
UPDATES – Eugenius
May 29th, 2026
848 – EUGENIUS sheds his maiden tag over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He held on where it matters most under Chad Little. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Juan Nel and was bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
April 27th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 4th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance but found nothing in the finish. He will be moving to PE this week.
May 4th, 2026
He will be relocating to the Eastern Cape and will be trained by Juan Nel.
April 15th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 6th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He only finished 1.70 lengths back. He looks like he needs further.
March 21st, 2026
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 4th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was dropped out in the early stages of the race and found himself at the back of the field. He ran on well up the straight. On that performance he should win soon if given a chance placed closer to the speed.
January 13th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 12th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor performance. He will be gelded. Sean Veale feels he needs 1200m and that he gelding will improve him.
December 6th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved race with the application of blinkers for the first time. Sean feels he needs further.
November 19th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 10th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needed the run and will improve from this run.
October 29th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel Sean made too much use of him in the early stages of the race. He also travelled too keenly.
October 8th, 2025
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 4th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. I feel Richard made up his ground too quickly in the straight. I believe he will win next time.
August 30th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 7th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He raced green. He will improve for the run and over further.
June 6th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Cockney Gold who is a Vercingetorix bay colt out of the dam Cockney Pride (by Querari) at the 2024 Cape Racing Winter Yearling Sale (Lot 107). He is bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud.