MFETHU is a colt by Vercingetorix, out of the Captain Al mare Fiorella. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: Mfethu
Named By: Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador Odwa Ndungane
Name Meaning: “Mfethu” in Zulu means “friend” or “my brother”. It’s a term of address often used for male individuals, particularly those within a shared group or movement. In Southern Africa, it can be used to refer to a close friend, comrade, or someone from your “crew”.
Sex: Bay Colt
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Fiorella
Damsire: Captain Al
DOB: 01 October 2022
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi
Previous Trainer: Trevor Brown
Record: 1-0-0
UPDATES – Mfethu
May 31st, 2025
Raced over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good debut run. He was very green and on that performance should take a lot of beating next time over 1000m.
April 18th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Tivoli who is a Vercingetorix bay colt out of the dam Fiorella (by Captain Al) at the 2024 BSA National Yearling Sale (Lot 139). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.