ONE EYE ON VEGAS is a colt by Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE), out of the Fastnet Rock (AUS) mare Carrie Bow Cay (IRE). Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.
Name: ONE EYE ON VEGAS
Named By: Mike de Kock
Name Meaning: Referring to the anticipation of going to Las Vegas following the Breeders Cup race meeting.
Sex: Bay Colt
Sire: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE)
Dam: Carrie Bow Cay (IRE)
Damsire: Fastnet Rock (AUS)
DOB: 30 September 2022
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Record: 11-2-9
UPDATES – One Eye On Vegas
May 23rd, 2026
Raced over 1200m in the Grade 2 Golden Horse Sprint Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel Callan moved too soon on him. He has a short run. He is a very honest horse and will pick a up a big one soon.
May 2nd, 2026
Raced over 1600m in the Grade 2 KZN Guineas at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance in the race. He may have got to the front a bit too soon as the horses in front of him stopped.
April 4th, 2026
Raced over 1400m in the Grade 2 Hawaii Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he was given too much to do in a slowly run race.
March 7th, 2026
Raced over 1800m in the Grade 1 SA Classic at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run. He moved up like he was going to win. The trip was just too far for him.
February 7th, 2026
Raced over 1600m in the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A great run from a poor draw. He had to be dropped out to the back of the field, but ran on strongly. He is a very smart horse. I feel if he had drawn well, he would have won.
January 11th, 2026
Raced over 1400m in the Group 3 Got The Greenlight Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was narrowly beaten. I feel Callan may have gone a bit too early on him which cost him the race.
December 16th, 2025
768 – ONE EYE ON VEGAS draws clear of the opposition and wins an impressive race over 1400m at Turffontein this afternoon. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody was given a confident ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray and is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
December 16th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 1st out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: An impressive win. He looks to be a smart horse.
December 7th, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Unlucky not to have won. I feel the soft track beat him.
November 1st, 2025
Raced over 1400m in the Group 3 Graham Beck Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well from a long way back from his poor draw. One to keep an eye on.
September 28th, 2025
723 – ONE EYE ON VEGAS wins Race 2 over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course with ease. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody quickened up well under SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. He is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock, and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
September 28th, 2025
Raced over 1450m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 1st out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very impressive win. Looks a smart horse.
September 6th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the start and was placed at the back of the field. He moved up in the straight but hung in and had to check. He was unlucky not to have won.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Cavalry Scout who is a Buffalo Bill Cody bay colt out of the dam Carrie Bow Cay (by Fastnet Rock) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 26). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.