UMZOLOZOLO is a filly by Gold Standard, out of the Badger Land (USA) mare Badger’s Gift. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the BSA August Two Year Old Sale 2023, she was bred by Late Mr David Allan.
Name: UMZOLOZOLO
Name Meaning: This is the Zulu word for the African Hoopoe.
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Elusive Fort
Dam: Our Princess
Damsire: Western Winter (USA)
DOB: 22 October 2021
Breeder: Late Mr David Allan
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Previous Trainer: Michael Roberts (Last Run: 02/04/2025)
Record: 19-2-5
UPDATES – Umzolozolo
May 29th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She ran on strongly to be beaten less than a length. She is a better filly on the turf with the longer run in. Should be hard to beat next time.
April 22nd, 2026
Raced over 1300m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third, narrowly beaten. She was given every chance.
March 27th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Not a bad run. She will come on from this run and could go close next time.
January 9th, 2026
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She didn’t finish too far back. She prefers the turf and a bit further.
November 14th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The stables horses are running poorly of late. I do feel she is better than that performance.
October 17th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A fair run, having every chance. I feel she is better on the turf.
September 23rd, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run finishing third. On that performance she should be very competitive next time.
August 25th, 2025
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She didn’t enjoy the poly. She is much better on the turf.
July 4th, 2025
681 – UMZOLOZOLO follows up her maiden win with another victory over 1400m on the Fairview polytrack and closes off the meeting. She was ridden to perfection by Marco van Rensburg. The daughter of Elusive Fort is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and is bred by Late Mr David Allan. Race Replay & Interview.
July 4th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 1st out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good win. She has done very well since moving to PE. Cliffie has done a great job with her.
June 6th, 2025
671 – UMZOLOZOLO gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double and also wins her first start in the Eastern Cape over 1400m on the Fairview turf track. She quickened up well under Ridgemont-sponsored Richard Fourie. The daughter of Elusive Fort is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by the late Mr David Allan. Race Replay and Interview.
April 23rd, 2025
She will be moving to the Eastern Cape and will be joining Cliffie Miller.
April 2nd, 2025
Raced over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. She will be moving to PE.
February 9th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She ran just behind the placed horses. Michael Roberts wants to try her over further. If she doesn’t run well, she will move to PE.
December 26th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. On this effort she should win a race.
September 25th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run.
August 18th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. I believe she needs blinkers to help her concentrate.
July 17th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. She is still learning how to race. She was very green and immature.
June 23rd, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Jockey Craig Zackey feels she is still very immature and needs time. She has ability.
May 11th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 6th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. She still very green and will improve a lot when stepping up in distance.
April 14th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good first run, very green. She will improve a lot from the run.
August 27th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Tarakanova who is an Elusive Fort bay filly out of the dam Our Princess (by Western Winter) at the BSA August Two Year Old Sale 2023 (Lot 276). She is bred by Late Mr David Allan.