FOX ON THE RUN is a gelding by Canford Cliffs (IRE), out of the Foxwedge (AUS) mare Quick Brown Fox (AUS). He has been leased to Hollywood Racing by Ridgemont.
Name: FOX ON THE RUN
Named by: Ridgemont
Name Meaning: “Name of a glam rock song by a band called Sweet in 1974/75. Listen here.”
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Dam: Quick Brown Fox (AUS)
Damsire: Foxwedge (AUS)
DOB: 26 November 2022
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: James Crawford
Record: 7-2-1
First Run For The Syndicate: 22/09/2025 (career debut)
UPDATES – Fox On The Run
May 2nd, 2026
Raced over 1600m in the Grade 2 KZN Guineas at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was perhaps too far for him. He will drop back in distance next time. He didn’t disgrace himself.
March 23rd, 2026
He arrived in Johannesburg safely today.
February 2nd, 2026
He was gelded today.
February 2nd, 2026
Raced over 1800m in the Politician Stakes (Grade 3) at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. Richard feels he needs to be gelded. He was not giving of his best and very naughty at the start.
December 13th, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Cape Guineas (Grade 1) at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 5th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well from last to finish fifth, just out of the placings, from his wide draw. One to follow next time.
November 22nd, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Cape Punters Cup (Grade 2) at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. I feel he had enough room on the inside to go through but he had nothing to come. Richard feels he needs to race to improve as he is still very green and learning.
October 29th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 1st out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good win. He was squeezed at the 250m, but showed a lot of guts to win.
October 15th, 2025
736 – FOX ON THE RUN drew clear of the opposition to win Race 1 over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville this afternoon. The son of Canford Cliffs was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by James Crawford and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
September 22nd, 2025
Raced over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 2nd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good debut effort. He should be a hard horse to beat next time.
September 1st, 2025
Hollywood Racing has leased Fox On The Run who is a Canford Cliffs bay colt out of the dam Quick Brown Fox (by Foxwedge). He is bred by Ridgemont.