TLADI MOTHWANA is a filly by Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE), out of the Right Approach (GB) mare Lizzie Arden. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, she was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: TLADI MOTHWANA
Named By: Kgomotso Ndungane
Name Meaning: Tladi Mothwana is a Southern African name. Tladi means lightning or thunderbolt, symbolising speed and power, while Mothwana refers to a Tswana person or Tswana heritage. Together, the name can be understood as “Lightning of the Tswana people” or “Tswana Thunder.
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE)
Dam: Lizzie Arden
Damsire: Right Approach (GB)
DOB: 14 September 2022
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Record: 5-2-0
UPDATES – Tladi Mothwana
May 17th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was over-racing in the early part of the race and Gavin felt he moved too early on her. I believe her merit rating is too high.
March 27th, 2026
Raced over 1400m in the Grade 3 Umzimkhulu Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The company was too strong for her. She will take a slight drop in grade and be competitive.
February 23rd, 2026
803 – TLADI MOTHWANA gives Hollywood Racing a treble over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale who secured a double today. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi who saddled a double and she was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
January 14th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the 1400m may have been just too far for her at present in this company. It was a strong field for her first run out the maidens.
December 14th, 2025
767 – TLADI MOTHWANA wins a good race on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Tladi Mothwana is a Southern African name. Tladi means lightning or thunderbolt, symbolising speed and power, while Mothwana refers to a Tswana person or Tswana heritage. Together, the name can be understood as “Lightning of the Tswana people” or “Tswana Thunder.” Race Replay / Interview.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Provocative who is a Buffalo Bill Cody bay filly out of the dam Lizzie Arden (by Right Approach) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 87). She is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.