GOTTA GO EDDIE is a gelding by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS), out of the Commands (AUS) mare Carmalita (AUS). Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by L M F Wernars and Syrilla Stud.
Name: GOTTA GO EDDIE
Name Meaning: The horse’s original name is Gotta Go, and the Eddie part is named after Trevor Brown’s dog Eddie.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Dam: Carmalita (AUS)
Damsire: Commands (AUS)
DOB: 01 October 2022
Breeder: L M F Wernars and Syrilla Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Record: 15-2-11
UPDATES – Gotta Go Eddie
May 9th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run over 1400m. He is better on the turf over a bit further.
March 29th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance. I feel the handicapper has got to him for being so consistent. I also believe he is better on the turf.
March 1st, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run in a strong field. The trip was short of his best.
February 8th, 2026
Raced over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good, honest run. He is holding his form well.
December 19th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was over-racing on the outside of the leader with no cover. He is better than that performance. I feel Sean should have let him lead rather then fighting him.
December 5th, 2025
Raced over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in the perfect position turning in. I don’t think he stays. He will be better next time dropped in distance.
November 25th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He is holding his form well. He was given every chance finishing second.
October 12th, 2025
735 – GOTTA GO EDDIE closed off the meeting over 1600m under a well-timed ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock. He was bred by L M F Wernars and Syrilla Stud. This is the third time Hollywood Racing has had 4 winners at a single meeting. Race Replay / Interview.
September 14th, 2025
Raced over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was pulling in the early stages of the race. Sean feels he would have been better off leading. He still ran a good race for a 3-year-old against older horses.
August 20th, 2025
Raced over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run out the maidens finishing second. The pace may have cost him the race.
August 1st, 2025
694 – GOTTA GO EDDIE starts the 2025/2026 racing season on a winning note over 1600m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. He was sent to the front under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and found extra to hold all challengers at bay. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock. Well done to the breeders Mr L M F Wernars and Syrilla Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
July 16th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position turning for home, but lost his position up the straight. He then quickened inside the final 100m to be narrowly beaten. I feel he needs further.
June 14th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run after his gelding op. Callan feels he will be better over 1400m.
April 25th, 2025
He has gone back into training after gelding and recovering from shin sore.
April 1st, 2025
He has arrived back safely in Ashburton.
March 23rd, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance from a good position. He didn’t find much up the straight.
March 9th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run finishing second. He was very green and was off the pace, out of his ground. He will improve a lot from the run.
April 18th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Gotta Go who is a Gimmethegreenlight bay colt out of the dam Carmalita (by Commands) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 78). He is bred by L M F Wernars and Syrilla Stud.