Magwinya is a gelding by William Longsword, out of the Sail From Seattle mare Seattle Lady. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA August Two Year Old Sale 2021, he was bred by Bush Hill Stud.
Name: MAGWINYA
Name Meaning: This horse is named after little Clinton, Clinton Binda’s training assistant. This nickname was given to him by his fellow grooms. Magwinya is the traditional word for Vetkoek, a favourite of Little Clint’s!
Sex: Bay Colt
Foaled: 07/10/2019
Sire: William Longsword
Mare: Seattle Lady
Damsire: Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Breeder: Bush Hill Stud
Trainer: Gary Rich
Previous Name: Execution Style
Purchased: BSA August Two Year Old Sale, 2021
Pedigree: View here
Record: 19-1-3
Status: Retired
The dam, SEATTLE LADY, 4 wins, R475,800, at 3 to 5, 1000 – 1200m, placed 14 times, Half sister to WOODLAND CITY; dam of 1 previous foal
Jazz City (18 c. by Ideal World (USA)): 2-y-o unraced
UPDATES – Magwinya
January 30th, 2024
He has been retired and will be going to Hollywoodbets Life After Racing.
January 22nd, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A poor run. I feel he needs to retire.
January 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs to drop back in distance as he was doing too much in the early part of the race.
November 22nd, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf track. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He is better on the poly.
November 8th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. He may have gone a bit too hard in the early stages.
October 18th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 11th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: We tired to ride him from the back from his poor draw and he didn’t enjoy it. We are going to give him one more run and if he doesn’t improve, he will retire.
September 17th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 13th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run, he may be better on the poly.
August 16th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs to find a race were he can lead with no pressure. He will pick up a race in the season.
July 24th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Keagan de Melo believes he will be better over 1200m. He does believe he has more wins in him.
June 19th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was caught 3 wide, he had to stop. Lets hope he drops a few points in the ratings.
March 15th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Jockey Mgudlwa feels he will be better over a 1200m as he will be able to lead easily. The 1000m is just too quick for him.
April 12th, 2023
416 – MAGWINYA wins the first race over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack this afternoon. He bounced out the gates well, showed good speed and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay under Sporting Post-sponsored jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa. The son of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and is bred by Mr L MF Wernars.
March 27th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He is very average, he may pick up a win.
February 22nd, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good first run for his new yard. He looks like he needs further.
December 15th, 2022
Raced over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 8th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was disappointing. He will move to Gary Rich to give him a chance in Durban on the polytrack.
December 1st, 2022
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 4th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, he should win soon on that performance.
August 26th, 2022
He has been disappointing, but pulled up lame after his last start. He is sounder now.
July 26th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Very disappointing run. It’s his worst run so far. He should be improving but looks like he’s gone backwards. Clinton Binda did say that the horse is lame this morning.
July 7th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He looks like he is looking for more ground.
June 23rd, 2022
Raced over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Very green and will improve from the run.
May 31st, 2022
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Very green and he needed the run. He will improve from the experience.