CADENZA is a colt by Rafeef (AUS), out of the High Chaparral (IRE) mare Casadesus (AUS). He has been leased to Hollywood Racing by Ridgemont.
Name: CADENZA
Sex: Bay Colt
Sire: Rafeef (AUS)
Dam: Casadesus (AUS)
Damsire: High Chaparral (IRE)
DOB: 23 October 2021
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Record: 6-1-1
First Run For The Syndicate: 05/11/2025
Record For The Syndicate: 6-1-1
Status: Deceased (12/03/2026)
UPDATES – Cadenza
February 12th, 2026
Cadenza will be put down today. He has done both his tendons in his race on Tuesday.
February 3rd, 2026
Raced over 1300m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run in fourth, staying on at the finish. He should win soon.
January 9th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance in the race but didn’t find much in the finish. Richard feels he needs a bit further.
December 22nd, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel Richard made too much use of him from his poor draw, he had to stop.
November 21st, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 1st out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very impressive win. He looks like he has a few more wins in him on that performance.
November 5th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair debut run. He will improve from the run.
April 9th, 2025
Hollywood Racing has leased Cadenza who is a Rafeef bay colt out of the dam Casadesus (by High Chaparral). He is bred by Ridgemont.