LUHAMBA PHAMBILI is a gelding by Danon Platina (JPN), out of the Silvano (GER) mare Simply Royal. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.
Name: LUHAMBA PHAMBILI
Name Meaning: Move forward. It is a phrase of encouragement, urging someone to take bold steps, be innovative, and push forward, even in the face of obstacles. It’s a call to action, inspiring individuals to be trailblazers and make a positive impact.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Danon Platina (JPN)
Dam: Simply Royal
Damsire: Silvano (GER)
DOB: 23 August 2021
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Record: 6-2-1
UPDATES – Luhamba Phambili
January 4th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 9th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the break and that was his race done. His speed is his asset and he didn’t enjoy being behind.
December 4th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. The vet had him blood tested the following day. It looks like he is brewing a virus.
November 2nd, 2024
600 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI brings up the 600th lifetime winner for the Hollywood Syndicate and a big well done to the entire Team. The son of Danon Platina showed good speed over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth under Corne Orffer and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
November 2nd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 1st out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very good win in a strong field, and this being his first start in Cape Town.
October 17th, 2024
He has left for Cape Town this morning and will be going to Gareth van Zyl’s Cape Town yard for the season.
September 29th, 2024
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second in a strong field.
September 8th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 7th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A great run finishing two-lengths back after not being able to get a clear run. I believe he is a smart horse.
July 24th, 2024
564 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI was super-impressive when winning on debut over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He raced on the speed under Winning Form-sponsored Serino Moodley and drew clear of the opposition. The son of Danon Platina is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Luhamba Phambili means move forward. It is a phrase of encouragement, urging someone to take bold steps, be innovative, and push forward, even in the face of obstacles. It’s a call to action, inspiring individuals to be trailblazers and make a positive impact. Race Replay / Interview.
April 21st, 2023
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Royal Lineage who is a Danon Platina bay colt out of the dam Simply Royal (by Silvano) at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2023 (Lot 82). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.