BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW is a gelding by New Predator (AUS), out of the Silvano (GER) mare Penny Serenade. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA August Two Year Old Sale 2023, he was bred by Suikerbosview Stud.
Name: BUSSTOPINHOUSLOW
Name Meaning: The name refers to a song sung by the Brentford fans, “We’re just a bus stop in Hounslow.” The main reason behind the chant is to wind up their local rivals in west London. But it has a greater meaning.
Local rivals Queens Park Rangers fans mocked Brentford a few years back after a win and chanted ‘you’re just a bus stop in Hounslow!’ Hounslow is a part of west London which you mostly pass through to get to Heathrow Airport in the western suburbs. Brentford’s fans then flipped that chant on its head and embraced their status as a small industrial town which 1) has a bus stop and 2) is in the Borough of Hounslow. The song is factually correct but it is about so much more than that. For decades Brentford have been one of London’s smallest professional teams but this season they have overtaken all of their rivals and this self-deprecating chant sums up the spirit of the rise.
Sex: Chestnut Gelding
Sire: New Predator (AUS)
Dam: Penny Serenade
Damsire: Silvano (GER)
DOB: 28 November 2021
Breeder: Suikerbosview Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Record: 24-4-10
UPDATES – Busstopinhounslow
April 28th, 2026
Raced over 1160m in the Grade 2 Senor Santa Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 11th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run. He has moved to Life After Racing at Ashburton for a break.
March 21st, 2026
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 10th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. I do feel the trip is way too short for him.
March 14th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A better run. Gavin feels he is not going through with his effort and feels that there is more in the tank that he is not delivering.
February 13th, 2026
Raced over 1800m in the Grade 3 London News Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He moved up well but was then hampered between two horses and never went through with his run.
February 7th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance. He didn’t finish off his race. Rachel suggested we try blinkers next time as he is not giving of his best.
January 11th, 2026
Raced over 2000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. I do feel he is more effective over 1600m.
November 29th, 2025
Raced over 2000m in the Group 1 Summer Cup at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 20 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A great run, staying on from a long way back to finish fourth.
November 1st, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Group 2 Charity Mile at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. He didn’t finished that far back. He will improve from the run.
October 4th, 2025
Raced over 1450m in the Joburg Spring Challenge (Grade 2) at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 3rd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good third after a break in a strong field.
July 27th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 12th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He wasn’t given the best of rides and is better suited to a track with a longer run in.
June 26th, 2025
679 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW quickened up well to win Race 8 over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. The son of New Predator keeps his unbeaten record under Piere Strydom intact. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. He was named by Brentford FC. Race Replay & Interview.
June 26th, 2025
Raced over 1450m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 1st out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: An impressive win. He is a smart horse.
June 8th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run back after a break. He will come on a lot for the run.
March 29th, 2025
Raced over 1400m in the Gr2 Hawaii Stakes at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was badly squeezed at the start. I feel he didn’t disappoint himself in the company he contested as a 3-year-old.
March 1st, 2025
Raced over 1800m in the Gr1 SA Classic at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the trip could have been a bit too far for him in the soft going. Ryan Munger said he never enjoyed the soft track and that he is a smart horse.
January 23rd, 2025
628 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW was an impressive winner of Race 3 over 1600m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was switched off nicely and quickened away from the opposition under a confident ride by Ryan Munger. The son of New Predator is now a three-time winner. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
December 16th, 2024
617 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW quickened up nicely to win Race 4 over 1400m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Piere Strydom and is now a two-time winner. The son of New Predator is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. The name refers to a song sung by the Brentford fans, “We’re just a bus stop in Hounslow.” The main reason behind the chant is to wind up their local rivals in west London. Race Replay and Interview.
December 16th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 1st out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good win. I believe he could be a smart horse.
December 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good run straight out of the maidens. He was given a lot to do. One to keep an eye on.
November 7th, 2024
603 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW wins the first race on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon with Kwagga Blitz finishing second. The son of New Predator was ridden to victory by Piere Strydom. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. The name refers to a song sung by the Brentford fans, “We’re just a bus stop in Hounslow.” The main reason behind the chant is to wind up their local rivals in West London. Race Replay & Interview.
October 31st, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 5th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was to short for him. He will take a lot of beating next time over further.
September 17th, 2024
He has been gelded.
September 12th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 3rd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He came through to win, but never went on with his run finishing third. Grant believes he is not giving his best. He will be gelded this week.
August 24th, 2024
Raced over 1450m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 2nd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. The winner was too good for him. He should win soon.
August 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. He will improve over further and should win soon.
June 27th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the start but ran on nicely. He is still very green, and could win next time. A very good run.
April 13th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needed the run badly. He will improve a lot for the run.
August 26th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Song Contest who is a New Predator chestnut colt out of the dam Penny Serenade (by Silvano) at the BSA August Two Year Old Sale 2023 (Lot 5). He is bred by Suikerbosview Stud.