PHUTULICIOUS is a gelding by Fire Away, out of the Shamardal mare Centimes. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the Cape Yearling Sale 2022, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: PHUTULICIOUS
Named By: Brand Ambassador – Robert Marawa
Name Meaning: This is after his nick name Madluphuthu.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Fire Away (USA)
Dam: Centimes (GB)
Damsire: Shamardal (USA)
DOB: 24 September 2020
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Record: 9-2-4
UPDATES – Phutulicious
August 18th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled very hard in the race and Rachel couldn’t hold him, he raced three-wide around the turn. He is much better than that performance.
May 19th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 6th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position, but never finished off his race. It was a bit disappointing for me as I never thought the other two Syndicate runners would finish in front of him.
April 21st, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was too far back in a slow run race.
April 1st, 2024
533 – PHUTULICIOUS finished strongly to win Race 7 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa and is now a two-time winner. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Well Done to Brand Ambassador Robert Marawa who named him. Race Replay / Interview.
March 17th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given a poor ride. I feel this is a smart horse and would have won had he been given a chance in the race.
March 17th, 2024
FEATURE – Robert Marawa joined the Hollywood Syndicate at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today to watch the horse he named, PHUTULICIOUS. This is what Robert had to say, “FINALLY got to meet Phutulicious at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today!! An incredible and happy moment for me personally and getting to interact with the CHAMP straight after the race was incredible!! Thank you Purple Family for the opportunity. @Anthony Delpech was great to see you again! On to the next race…”
February 11th, 2024
514 – PHUTULICIOUS was given a perfect ride by apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa to win Race 4 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Phutulicious is named by Robert Marawa and this is after his nick name Madluphuthu. Race replay / Interview.
November 19th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 2nd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good 2nd, still green and he will improve more for the run.
October 28th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 4th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, he will take a lot of beating next time over further.
October 4th, 2023
Phutulicious debuted on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack over 1200m, finishing 6th out of 7 runners. He would have gained from the experience.
February 27th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Five Bob who is a Fire Away Bay colt out of the dam Centimes (by Shamardal) at the Cape Yearling Sale 2022 (Lot 127). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.