MIKE’S MAZARIN is a gelding by Futura, out of the Trippi (USA) mare San Trip. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the BSA KZN Yearling Sale 2023, he was bred by Missing U Syndicate.
Name: MIKE’S MAZARIN
Named by: David Thiselton
Name Meaning: Named after his late brother Mike, and the first Durban July winner David backed called Mazarin.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Futura
Dam: San Trip
Damsire: Trippi (USA)
DOB: 16 September 2021
Breeder: Missing U Syndicate
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi
Previous Trainers: Dean Kannemeyer, Duncan Howells (09/02/2026)
Record: 12-2-0
UPDATES – Blow Me Down
May 11th, 2026
He will be moving to Vengi’s yard after his recovery.
February 9th, 2026
He will go on the next Online Sale and will go to Hollywoodbets Life After Racing until sold.
February 8th, 2026
Raced over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 9th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run.
January 18th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 12th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was a long way back and didn’t run on up the straight. The conditions on the day didn’t suit him. He needs further, but if he doesn’t improve he should move to a weaker centre.
December 26th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 8th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needed the run and the trip was too short for him.
August 31st, 2025
Raced over 2400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 7th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Sean Veale pulled him out the race over the final 200m as he felt something amiss. He was found to have pulled up lame after the race.
July 30th, 2025
Raced over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a great position during the race, but found nothing up the straight. A disappointing run. I hope it’s because of the second run back after a rest.
June 29th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 12th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needed the run badly. I also feel the kid made his run to quick up the straight. He will come on a lot for this run.
May 26th, 2025
He has gone back into training with Duncan Howells today.
February 3rd, 2025
He will be gelded today.
January 29th, 2025
He has arrived at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing for a break before going into training.
January 18th, 2025
Raced over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 10th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run. He may not be good enough for the company or he hasn’t enjoyed Cape Town.
December 7th, 2024
Raced over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. He will be competitive next time.
November 9th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 14th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him, but I feel he should have finished his race off better.
August 22nd, 2024
577 – MIKE’S MAZARIN followed up his maiden win with an impressive victory over 2000m. He was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells. Well done to the breeders the Missing U Syndicate (Nom: Mr R C Knuppe). Race Replay / Interview.
July 21st, 2024
563 – MIKE’S MAZARIN relished the step up in distance and wins Race 2 over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Futura was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by the Missing U Syndicate. He was named by David Thiselton. It is named after David’s late brother Mike, and the 1971 Durban July winner Mazarin (the horse that got David into horse racing as a child). Race Replay / Interview.
May 19th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 13th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him. He will improve a lot for the run, and stepping up in trip.
June 29th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Meta Star who is a Futura bay colt out of the dam San Trip (by Trippi) at the BSA KZN Yearling Sale 2023 (Lot 21). He is bred by Missing U Syndicate.
