ELIZABEDI GOLD is a gelding by Gold Standard out of the Joshua Dancer mare Sparkling Gem. He was bred by Drakenstein Stud and purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the 2023 Cape Premier Yearling Sale.

Name: Elizabedi Gold
Named After: Elizabedi Gold is named after Hollywoodbets Sharks and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth. Etzebeth received the nickname “Elizabedi” after a video went viral on social media of a young Springbok fan Siya Dlamini celebrating Eben’s try against France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. The “Gold” part of the name relates to the sire being Gold Standard, but also to signify the two Rugby World Cup titles Etzebeth won with the Springboks in 2019 and 2023.
Sex: Gelding
Sire: Gold Standard
Dam: Sparkling Gem
Damsire: Joshua Dancer
DOB: 2021/09/11
Gelded: 2023/01/12
Sale: 2023 Cape Premier Yearling Sale – Lot 94
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud
Previous Name: Gold Sparkle
PedigreeSee Here
Trainer:
Previous Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Record: 3-1-0

UPDATES – Elizabedi Gold

January 7th, 2025
He has arrived at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing in Ashburton.

December 28th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He had a tongue tied for the first time, He did not enjoy this and refused to gallop.

November 26th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 13th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel we should ignore the run. There were several reasons for his poor performance.

November 2nd, 2024
599 – ELIZABEDI GOLD finished strongly to win a good race on debut over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, this afternoon. The son of Gold Standard was ridden to victory by Aldo Domeyer. He is trained by Candice Bass-Robinson and is bred by Drakenstein Stud. Elizabedi Gold is named after Hollywoodbets Sharks and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth. Etzebeth received the nickname “Elizabedi” after a video went viral on social media of a young Springbok fan Siya Dlamini celebrating Eben’s try against France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final. The “Gold” part of the name relates to the sire being Gold Standard, but also to signify the two Rugby World Cup titles Etzebeth won with the Springboks in 2019 and 2023. Race Replay & Interview.

November 2nd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 1st out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good first win. He could be anything.