KWAGGA BLITZ is a gelding by Captain Of All, out of the Silvano (GER) mare African Honey. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud).
Name: KWAGGA BLITZ
Name Meaning: The name is reference to Kwagga Smith’s time as a Springbok 7’s player (Blitzbokke), as well as his versatility as an impact player, which literally blitzed the opposition in this past Rugby World Cup.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Captain Of All
Dam: African Honey
Damsire: Silvano (GER)
DOB: 04 November 2021
Breeder: Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud)
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Previous Trainer: Clinton Binda (27/02/2026)
Record: 23-3-9
UPDATES – Kwagga Blitz
February 28th, 2026
He has relocated to the Eastern Cape and will be trained by Cliffie Miller.
February 21st, 2026
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 10th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I felt he travelled too quickly in the early stages of the race and had to stop.
January 29th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 9th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance but found nothing in the finish.
January 17th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good third in strong company.
November 10th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A poor run. He will struggle in Cape Town, needs to compete in a weaker centre.
November 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 10th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The company is too strong for him in Cape Town.
August 10th, 2025
698 – KWAGGA BLITZ shows guts to close off the meeting at Hollywoodbets Scottsville over 1200m this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib and is now a three-time winner. The son of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Walter and Fran Cowe. Race Replay / Interview.
June 29th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second after his last win. He is showing signs of consistency.
June 11th, 2025
674 – KWAGGA BLITZ closes off the meeting over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack, and gives Hollywood Racing a fantastic treble. He was ridden to victory by Chase Maujean and is now a two-time winner. The son of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Walter and Fran Cowe (Black Swan Stud). Race Replay / Interview.
June 11th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good win after his last three poor performances.
May 29th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at the Vaal. Finished 14th out of 17 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel that the jockey made too much use of him in the race. If he doesn’t improve next time he needs a change.
May 1st, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run. I still believe he will be better over further.
April 15th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at the Vaal. Finished 11th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the trip is too far for him.
February 9th, 2025
634 – KWAGGA BLITZ sheds his maiden tag over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was sent to the front under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and kept finding to hold on at the finish. The son of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Walter and Fran Cowe (Black Swan Stud). The name is reference to Kwagga Smith’s time as a Springbok 7’s player (Blitzbokke), as well as his versatility as an impact player, which literally blitzed the opposition in this past Rugby World Cup. Race Replay / Interview.
January 18th, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, holding his form. He is not far from winning his maiden. I do feel he will improve over further.
January 6th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was drawn wide and had to be dropped in around the turn. I feel he is a horse that enjoys striding along up front. I would ignore the run.
December 21st, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal racecourse. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He had every chance, the winner was just too good on the day.
December 7th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run.
November 7th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He had every chance. I believe he will be better over further.
October 19th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he needs further and to have the blinkers removed. I have chatted to Clint about this and he agrees.
September 26th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. I feel he needs further.
August 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, holding his form.
July 13th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good improvement to finish second. On that performance he should win soon.
April 4th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. If he doesn’t improve next time, we may need to move him to a centre where he can be more competitive.
March 20th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Very green, he will need to improve a lot from the run.
February 26th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Ghillie Dhu who is a Captain Of All bay gelding out of the dam African Honey (by Silvano) at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 74). He is bred by Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud).
