WHATSDAMATTERWITHU is a gelding by Fire Away (USA), out of the Rich Man’s Gold (USA) mare Mary Lou. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2025 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: WHATSDAMATTERWITHU
Name Meaning: The opening line from the Mango Grove song “Dance Sum More”. It rhymes with the dam being Mary Lou.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Fire Away (USA)
Dam: Mary Lou
Damsire: Rich Man’s Gold
DOB: 13 September 2023
Gelded: 05 May 2026
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 3-0-1
UPDATES – Whatsdamatterwithu
May 5th, 2026
He has been gelded.
April 23rd, 2026
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: An improved run to finish third. Clint feels he is not giving of his best. He will be gelded this week.
March 21st, 2026
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He showed lots of speed but never found a yard over the final 300m. He may prefer a bit further, and being given a chance to finish his race off.
February 7th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was very green and will come on a lot from the run.
April 10th, 2025
Hollywood Racing purchased Red Coat who is a Fire Away bay colt out of the dam Mary Lou (by Rich Man’s Gold) at the 2025 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 188). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.