COGNAC is a gelding by Rafeef (AUS), out of the Silvano (GER) mare Tiffindell. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Narrow Creek Stud.
Name: COGNAC
Named By: Narrow Creek Stud
Sex: Bay Gelding
Genetics: CC (Sprint)
Sire: Rafeef (AUS)
Dam: Tiffindell
Damsire: Silvano (GER)
DOB: 11 October 2022
Gelded: 23 December 2025
Breeder: Narrow Creek Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Record: 7-2-0
Relations:
He is half-brother to William The First (William Longsword). High MR:80, (29-3-10), who won 1300, 1600, 2000, and placing 1000-2000.
Other siblings Alakanani (Legislate) and Good Shine (Legislate) both winless. Alkanani placed 1800, 2000, 2400.
The dam Tiffindell (Silvano) won twice 1400, 2200, and placed 9 times (1200-2400). She was trained by Justin Snaith.
The grand-dam Gluwein (Jet Master) was a 3-time winner (1200-1600) who won the 2010 Gr1 Majorca Stakes (1600) in a dead-heat.
UPDATES – Cognac
May 23rd, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 14th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had the run of the race, positioned just off the pace. However, he never found a yard. Sean believes he needed it being his second run after a break.
May 9th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair first run after a break, over a trip short of his best.
March 4th, 2026
He has arrived safely back in Summerveld.
February 22nd, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 10th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He slipped coming out the stalls and had to be dropped out of the race. He was disappointing as he never ran on. I feel he needed the run and was also a bit above himself.
December 23rd, 2025
He was gelded today.
December 21st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A most disappointing run. He didn’t feel comfortable behind. Maybe we need to geld him. I will chat to Stuart and see what he says.
November 7th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 5th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He may be better over 1200m for the time being. It was a tough task for a 3-year-old at the weights.
October 12th, 2025
733 – COGNAC shows his class and got the upper hand late over 1200m under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
September 21st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very impressive debut win. He won like a smart horse.
September 21st, 2025
719 – COGNAC was an impressive winner on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville yesterday afternoon. The son of Rafeef was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Cognac who is a Rafeef bay colt out of the dam Tiffindell (by Silvano) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 149). He is bred by Narrow Creek Stud.