MFETHU is a gelding by Vercingetorix, out of the Captain Al mare Fiorella. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: Mfethu
Named By: Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador Odwa Ndungane
Name Meaning: “Mfethu” in Zulu means “friend” or “my brother”. It’s a term of address often used for male individuals, particularly those within a shared group or movement. In Southern Africa, it can be used to refer to a close friend, comrade, or someone from your “crew”.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Fiorella
Damsire: Captain Al
DOB: 01 October 2022
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Vincent Allet (Mauritius)
Previous Trainer: Trevor Brown, Wengesai Masawi
Record: 5-1-3
UPDATES – Mfethu
February 14th, 2026
He has arrived in Mauritius and has gone into training with Vincent Allet.
December 9th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair first run out the maidens. He was caught three-wide and still ran well.
October 19th, 2025
737 – MFETHU finishes strongly to get the better of fellow Hollywood Racing runner Bombardier Boy over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Craig Zackey and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Mfethu was named by Brand Ambassador Odwa Ndungane and in Zulu means “friend” or “my brother”. This victory is dedicated to Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Gavin Smith who passed away. Our condolences go out to the Smith family. Race Replay / Interview.
October 19th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 1st out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good win racing three-wide throughout the turn. A win full of merit.
August 11th, 2025
He has been gelded.
August 10th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran his race before the start. He would not walk in the parade ring and had to go down early. He was pouring with sweat. He will be gelded today.
July 23rd, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had every chance, beaten by a better horse on the day.
May 31st, 2025
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good debut run. He was very green and on that performance should take a lot of beating next time over 1000m.
April 18th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Tivoli who is a Vercingetorix bay colt out of the dam Fiorella (by Captain Al) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 139). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.