ISIKWISHIKWISHI is a gelding by Alado (GB), out of the Var (USA) mare Varifast. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Alado Project (Nom: Mr David Allan).
Name: ISIKWISHIKWISHI
Named By: Sindi Mbhele from the Ibranch Team.
Name Meaning: Always busy. Seen everywhere. Always involved. Used often in football commentary when a player is busy and always involved. This name defines consistency, always hungry for success regardless of any circumstances in life.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Alado (GB)
Dam: Varifast
Damsire: Var (USA)
DOB: 19 October 2021
Breeder: Alado Project (Nom: Mr. David Allan)
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Jevin Awotar (Mauritius)
Previous Trainer: Alyson Wright
Record: 13-2-7
UPDATES – Isikwishikwishi
February 14th, 2026
He has arrived in Mauritius and has gone into training with Jevin Awotar.
November 28th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He stumbled badly coming out the gates and Rachel lost her stirrup. Best to ignore the run.
November 12th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He looked a winner going through the 200m, but found one too good on the day.
October 19th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. He was slightly hampered at the 300m mark but I don’t feel that made much of a difference in his finishing position.
September 10th, 2025
712 – ISIKWISHIKWISHI gets up where it matters most to win Race 7 over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a two-time winner. The son of Alado is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and is bred by the Alado Project (Nom: Mr David Allan). Race Replay / Interview.
August 29th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run finding one better on the day.
August 1st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Unlucky, got caught on the line.
July 5th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He looked a winner at the 200m. He may be better over shorter.
June 7th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 10th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I thought he was in a good position, but never found much up the straight.
May 24th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good second after a break and gelded. He should be hard to beat next time.
November 12th, 2024
He has left for Hollywoodbets Life After Racing to get gelded and recover.
October 30th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was a long way back and given no chance from there. Kevin has asked to geld him.
September 11th, 2024
586 – ISIKWISHIKWISHI wins Race 2 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville with ease 🌟 The son of Alado was given a confident ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa and sheds his maiden tag at the third time of asking. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and is bred by the Alado Project (Nom: Mr David Allan). Isikwishikwishi was named by Sindi Mbhele from the Ibranch Team. It means always busy. Seen everywhere. Always involved. Used often in football commentary when a player is busy and always involved. This name defines consistency, always hungry for success regardless of any circumstances in life. Race Replay / Interview.
August 14th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good 2nd run. He came from a long way back. He looks like he would prefer to come back in trip to 1200m.
July 24th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run. He will come on a lot from the run and will be better over 1200m.
February 26th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased 21Varifast who is an Alado bay colt out of the dam Varifast (by Var) at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 60). He is bred by Alado Project (Nom: Mr David Allan).