Sakhala Is'cathulo - Hollywood Syndicate

SAKHALA IS’CATHULO is a gelding by William Longsword, out of the Var (USA) mare Exquisite Touch. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022, he was bred by Klawervlei Stud.

Name: SAKHALA IS’CATHULO
Named By: Zandile Madondo – PR and Communications
Name Meaning: “the game is on” or “the challenge is on”
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: William Longsword
Dam: Exquisite Touch
Damsire: Var (USA)
DOB: 25 August 2020
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 9-1-2

UPDATES – Sakhala Is’cathulo

April 17th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 8th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs further, running over the wrong trip. I would remove the blinkers.

April 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second, the winner was too good.

March 16th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feels he needs a bit further as he was rushed up to be at the front. He may need to be given a chance, especially over further. I feel he still ran a great race under the circumstances.

February 8th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the break and was then rushed forward. He went too fast and had to stop.

January 18th, 2024
500 WINNERS
500 – SAKHALA IS’CATHULO brings up the Hollywood Syndicate’s 500th winner on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. A massive well done to Owen, Anthony, Devin and the entire Team. The son of William Longsword was given a confident ride by Muzi Yeni to notch up his first career victory. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Sakhala Is’Cathulo was named by Zandile Madondo and it means “the game is on” or “the challenge is on”. Race replay and interview.

January 2nd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good 2^nd , he improved a lot on his last run and still looks very green. He should win his maiden soon.

December 9th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs to improve a lot from the run. I also feel he needs further.

November 25th, 2023
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 9th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: An improved run. He should improve further with racing.

November 17th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was very green and should come on for the run.

February 6th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased 20Exquisite Touch who is a William Longsword Bay colt out of the dam Exquisite Touch (by Var) at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022 (Lot 40). He is bred by Klawervlei Stud.