KWAGGA BLITZ is a gelding by Captain Of All, out of the Silvano (GER) mare African Honey. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud).
Name: KWAGGA BLITZ
Name Meaning: The name is reference to Kwagga Smith’s time as a Springbok 7’s player (Blitzbokke), as well as his versatility as an impact player, which literally blitzed the opposition in this past Rugby World Cup.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Captain Of All
Dam: African Honey
Damsire: Silvano (GER)
DOB: 04 November 2021
Breeder: Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud)
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 2-0-0
UPDATES – Kwagga Blitz
April 4th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. If he doesn’t improve next time, we may need to move him to a centre where he can be more competitive.
March 20th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Very green, he will need to improve a lot from the run.
February 26th, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Ghillie Dhu who is a Captain Of All bay gelding out of the dam African Honey (by Silvano) at the 2023 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 74). He is bred by Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud).