ISIVIVANE is a gelding by Erupt (IRE), out of the Casey Tibbs (IRE) mare Rodeo Sioux. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2023 Cape Premier Yearling Sale Powered by Tattersalls, he was bred by Narrow Creek Stud.
Name: ISIVIVANE
Named by: Hollywoodbets Sharks Rugby
Name Meaning: In isiZulu, isivivane literally means pile of stones, which acts as a monument. Travellers add a stone out of respect for the past, for protection on their journey, and for good fortune in the future. At the Sharks, whenever someone joins the Sharks Rugby Union, they add their stone to the pile (which is located at the Legacy Wall at the entrance of Hollywoodbets Kings Park). It brings together a diverse group of players and administrators, and demonstrates a respect to those who have gone before, and a solidarity in intertwined journeys and a motivating vision for the future. This concept promotes the spirit of togetherness among people in society, especially in the concept of Ubuntu. It emphasizes the motto of “what we create collectively is better than what we can create individually.”
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Erupt (IRE)
Dam: Rodeo Sioux
Damsire: Casey Tibbs (IRE)
DOB: 03 September 2021
Breeder: Narrow Creek Stud
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Record: 15-5-4
UPDATES – Isivivane
May 9th, 2026
837 – ISIVIVANE wins the Grade 3 World Sports Betting 1900 at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Erupt was trained to perfection by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
April 11th, 2026
Raced over 1400m in the Big Cap Sales Race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good fourth in this field over a trip short of his best. He stayed on well.
March 5th, 2026
He has gone back into training after his week’s break at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing in Ashburton.
February 23rd, 2026
802 – ISIVIVANE shows a good turn of foot to give Hollywood Racing a double over 1800m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. The son of Erupt gives Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale his 50th winner of the season. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
February 8th, 2026
Raced over 1950m in the umThombothi Stakes at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run in third stepping up in trip. He stays well and will win races.
January 7th, 2026
780 – ISIVIVANE fought hard to give Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1600m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Keagan de Melo and is now a three-time winner. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
December 26th, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Christmas Handicap (Listed) at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second from a poor draw. He is learning to relax in his races but had too much to make up in a slowly run race.
November 25th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. The pace of the race didn’t suit him as they went slow. He is learning to relax and finishing off his races. He would prefer the turf. He should win soon against the same class of horses.
October 31st, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well after a break to finish third. On this run he should take a power of beating next time.
September 15th, 2025
He has gone back into training with Peter Muscutt after his break at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing.
July 14th, 2025
He has gone to Hollywoodbets Life After Racing for a month’s break. It will do him good he has lost his way, and it will be good for him mentally.
July 13th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given every chance but never found a yard. He will go to Ashburton for a break, which will do him good.
June 29th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Sean Veale believes he is ready to go over 1400m. He has learnt to settle. I believe at the weights being a 3-year-old it was a tough task.
May 31st, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 14th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I would ignore the run. I don’t feel it was the perfect prep coming back to a sprint after going a mile last time.
May 3rd, 2025
Raced over 1600m in the Gr2 KZN Guineas at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Finished 6th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He never stayed. Ignore the run.
March 7th, 2025
639 – ISIVIVANE wins a good race at Hollywoodbets Greyville after 50 weeks off the track. He was sent to the front under Ryan Munger over 1200m and got the better of fellow Hollywood Racing runner Ingqwele who completed the exacta. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
October 8th, 2024
He has arrived back at the Peter Muscutt yard.
June 18th, 2024
He has been gelded.
March 20th, 2024
529 – ISIVIVANE won Race 2 over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville in style. The son of Erupt was ridden to victory by Craig Zackey. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by Narrow Creek Stud. In isiZulu, isivivane literally means pile of stones, which acts as a monument. Travellers add a stone out of respect for the past, for protection on their journey, and for good fortune in the future. At the Hollywoodbets Sharks, whenever someone joins the Sharks Rugby Union, they add their stone to the pile (which is located at the Legacy Wall at the entrance of Hollywoodbets Kings Park). Race Replay / Interview.
February 24th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good debut run. He was very green and ran on well. Expect more improvement for the run.
January 12th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Bronc who is an Erupt bay colt out of the dam Rodeo Sioux (by Casey Tibbs) at the 2023 Cape Premier Yearling Sale (Lot 83). He is bred by Narrow Creek Stud.