INGQWELE is a gelding by Fire Away (USA), out of the Trippi (USA) mare Dawn Calling. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.
Name: INGQWELE
Named By: Horse racing photographer Chase Liebenberg.
Name Meaning: “Champion” in isiZulu.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Fire Away (USA)
Dam: Dawn Calling
Damsire: Trippi (USA)
DOB: 19 September 2021
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Record: 7-1-4
UPDATES – Ingqwele
September 29th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 3rd out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third being his first run after gelding. Muzi Yeni said he needs further.
July 17th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He over-raced in the early stages and then hung badly up the straight. He will be gelded today. It was a very good run as he is a 2-year-old taking on older horses.
July 22nd, 2024
He will be gelded today.
June 23rd, 2024
555 – INGQWELE got up late under a well-timed ride by Muzi Yeni to win Race 3 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Fire Away is trained by Mike de Kock and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Ingqwele was named by photographer Chase Liebenberg and means “Champion” in isiZulu. Race Replay / Interview.
June 16th, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He has been disappointing. Mike said on his work at home he should have won by now. He will bring him to Durban to race on the poly which should suit him.
May 18th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run against winners, stepping up in distance. He should win a maiden soon.
May 4th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A much improved run. Mike says when he goes around the turn over a bit further he will be more competitive.
April 6th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Richard Fourie said that he is very immature and needs time.
April 22nd, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Daybreak who is a Fire Away bay colt out of the dam Dawn Calling (by Trippi) at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023 (Lot 238). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.