SKIPPER ZIP is a gelding by Rafeef (AUS), out of the Trippi (USA) mare Sausalito Bay. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by Narrow Creek Stud.
Name: Skipper Zip
Named By: Devin Heffer
Name Meaning: Named after Devin’s father-in-law. Referring to Zip’s work on the tugboats. Also, a character name from a Dr Seuss book.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Rafeef (AUS)
Dam: Sausalito Bay
Damsire: Trippi (USA)
DOB: 21 September 2022
Gelded: 10 November 2025
Breeder: Narrow Creek Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Record: 3-0-0
UPDATES – Skipper Zip
April 26th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 10th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was perfectly placed in running, but found nothing up the straight. We will give him the benefit as he hasn’t run for a while and would have needed it. If he doesn’t improve, he will move to PE.
November 10th, 2025
He will be gelded today.
October 31st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was dropped at the back of the field and raced towards the stand side in the straight. He will improve from a good draw next time.
September 26th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was very green, lots of improvement to come.
April 19th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Oxford Town who is a Rafeef bay colt out of the dam Sausalito Bay (by Trippi) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 311). He is bred by Narrow Creek Stud.