CURIOUS GIRL is a filly by Futura, out of the Ideal World (USA) mare Idaho. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, she was bred by Riyo Stud.
Name: CURIOUS GIRL
Named By: Trevor Brown
Name Meaning: “I’ve loved this filly from day one. Always has her head out her box, so curious about what’s happening around the stable. Just a lovely filly, and a nice ring to the name.”
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Futura
Dam: Idaho
Damsire: Ideal World (USA)
DOB: 29 August 2022
Breeder: Riyo Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Record: 8-5-2
UPDATES – Curious Girl
May 30th, 2026
Raced over 2400m in the Listed Lonsdale Stirrup Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. I believe she will improve from the run as she had a three weeks break following her Derby win. She was blowing hard in the third box.
April 4th, 2026
819 – CURIOUS GIRL wins the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby with fellow Hollywood Racing Salani Kahle completing the exacta. The daughter of Futura was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie who has ridden four winners this afternoon. She was trained to perfection by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
March 14th, 2026
811 – CURIOUS GIRL wins the Non-Black Type Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial with ease over 2000m at Turffontein. The daughter of Futura was ridden to victory by Gavin Lerena and notches up the hat-trick in fine style. She is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
February 15th, 2026
798 – CURIOUS GIRL keeps finding to win Race 4 over 2400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a three-time winner. The daughter of Futura is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
January 25th, 2026
789 – CURIOUS GIRL wins Race 5 over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. The daughter of Futura was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a two-time winner. She is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
January 25th, 2026
Raced over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She stayed well and won a good race racing in the perfect position just behind the pacemaker. I feel she is still weak and immature. She will get better with time.
December 31st, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 10th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She needed the run and is looking for further.
November 10th, 2025
She has gone back into training with Mike and Mathew de Kock after her break.
September 8th, 2025
She will be going to Ashburton this morning for a break at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing with Nicole. Mike feels that she needs to strengthen up.
September 5th, 2025
710 – CURIOUS GIRL makes the natural improvement to win her maiden over 1800m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf track this evening. She was given a well-timed ride by Craig Zackey. The daughter of Futura is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock and is bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
September 5th, 2025
Raced over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good, gutsy win. She is still weak and immature. She will win her races.
August 20th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first up run, racing very green. She should be hard to beat next time.
April 18th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Call The Midwife who is a Futura bay filly out of the dam Idaho (by Ideal World) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 181). She is bred by Riyo Stud.