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: 11-0-7

UPDATES – Kwagga Blitz

January 18th, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, holding his form. He is not far from winning his maiden. I do feel he will improve over further.

January 6th, 2025
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment:  He was drawn wide and had to be dropped in around the turn. I feel he is a horse that enjoys striding along up front. I would ignore the run.

December 21st, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal racecourse. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He had every chance, the winner was just too good on the day.

December 7th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run.

November 7th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He had every chance. I believe he will be better over further.

October 19th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment:  I feel he needs further and to have the blinkers removed. I have chatted to Clint about this and he agrees.

September 26th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. I feel he needs further.

August 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, holding his form.

July 13th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good improvement to finish second. On that performance he should win soon.

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).