PURPLE OPERATOR is a Captain Of All gelding out of the Dynasty mare House Of Lorraine. Purchased at the 2020 Klawervlei Farm Sale, he was bred by Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.
Name: Purple Operator
Named By: Hollywoodbets Operations Team
Sex: Bay Gelding
Foaled: 12/09/2018
Sire: Captain Of All
Mare: House Of Lorraine
Damsire: Dynasty
Breeder: Hemel ‘n Aarde
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Previous Trainer: Duncan Howells
Purchased: 2020 Klawervlei Farm Sale
Pedigree: View here
Record: 36-4-15
The Dam, House Of Lorraine, is inbred to Saddlers Wells and that seems to be a contributing factor to the success of this colts full sister Springs Of Carmel who is a multiple black-type earner already. He is an early type and should feature in a few of the first baby races towards the end of 2020.
UPDATES – Purple Operator
September 17th, 2024
Raced over 1300m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third in a fair field. On that run, he should win soon.
August 9th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He raced three-wide throughout the turn. He is better than that performance.
July 5th, 2024
559 – PURPLE OPERATOR showed good determination to win his first start in Gqeberha for Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Cliffie Miller. Marco van Rensburg took him into a handy position over 1200m at Fairview and he kept finding all the way to the line. The son of Captain Of All is now a four-time winner and he is bred by Keivan Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
July 5th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 1st out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good win on his first start in PE. On that performance he should win more races.
June 10th, 2024
He has arrived at Cliffie Miller Racing Stables.
May 30th, 2024
He will be going to Life After Racing in Ashburton this morning until we get transport for him to go to Cliffie Miller.
May 27th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 11th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. He will be moving to PE as soon as I arrange transport.
May 8th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A disappointing run. Rachel said he needs blinkers back on as he never took any interest in the race.
March 13th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Sean Veale said he needs blinkers over 1200m as he struggles to stay with the early pace.
January 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was a bit unlucky. He had to switch from the outside to the inside to get a run and that cost him some ground.
November 29th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 5th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was caught 3 wide and did not disgrace himself. However, I feel he’s a better horse over shorter with blinkers.
November 8th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Always gives of his best. A good second.
September 25th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was in a good position but never found much up the straight. I think we can forgive him one poor run.
May 26th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 5th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip was too short for him, not a bad run considering.
April 3rd, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Holding his form very well.
March 12th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf track. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the distance is a bit short for him and he is better on the polytrack. Not a bad run.
February 13th, 2023
398 – PURPLE OPERATOR gave the Syndicate a double at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1200m. He was given a perfect ride from Sean Veale who has had four winners today. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Duncan Howells and the breeders Keivan Stud.
December 30th, 2022
383 – PURPLE OPERATOR wins a very game race over 1200m on the polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. He raced just behind the leaders and fought hard under a strong ride by Sean Veale. A great training feat from Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Duncan Howells and is bred by Keivan Stud.
20221230 Hollywoodbets Greyville Express Clip Race 3 won by PURPLE OPERATOR – YouTube
November 7th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran a poor race. Richard Fourie came back and said that he is not moving freely.
September 26th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was distressed post-race. He over-raced in the early part and never finished off his race. This race may also have come too soon after his last run.
September 12th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran a honest race, he will pick up his win during the season.
August 24th, 2022
He has not been far back in his last 2 starts. His last run was a fair one and the draw seemed to cost him being a couple of lengths closer. Will try to race him over 1200m to 1400m on the poly and only a 1000m if he has a good draw. I think the racing will be weak over the next couple of months and he is capable of racing well where his rating is at present. I have treated his pectoral muscles after his last start as he pulled up quite stiff.
August 15th, 2022
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 6th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Keagan de Melo feels that he needs more ground to be competitive. He only finished 3.95 lengths behind.
July 27th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 8th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he is a better horse on the polytrack.
May 25th, 2022
308 – PURPLE OPERATOR closed off the meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He was given a strong ride by jockey S’manga Khumalo and was brought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells.
April 28th, 2022
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run. Muzi Yeni said that if he was drawn better, he would have finished much closer.
March 30th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He pulled too hard in the early part of the race and he would have been better off striding along in front.
February 16th, 2022
275 – PURPLE OPERATOR showed good guts to get the better of One Shot Wonder in the lucky last at Hollywoodbets Greyville. This is his first career victory and this will boost his confidence. He was given a perfect ride by Diego De Gouveia and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells.
February 7th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Jockey Diego De Gouveia said we should try a pair of blinkers on him as he didn’t want to go past the horse in front and felt he had more in the tank to go by.
January 12th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Got into a good position from a poor draw, but was interfered with badly at the top of the straight by Khuluma Nathi. He would have finished much closer if not interfered with.
December 19th, 2021
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Muzi Yeni said he would have been better off letting him stride along in front as he is one paced.
November 28th, 2021
Raced over 1700m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Jockey Craig Zackey said that he was over racing in the early part of the race and feels he will be better coming back in distance. He moved up like he was going to have a winning chance, but did not go through with his run.
November 7th, 2021
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Muzi Yeni post-race comment: He is at his best over further.
October 17th, 2021
He was having his first run after the gelding over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He stayed on nicely to finish fourth and will be at his best over 1400m. He will come on from this outing and there is more to come from the son of Captain Of All. See the replay here.
August 27th, 2021
He raced over 1700m on the polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He was a tad disappointing as he did not go on with his effort in the home straight. The son of Captain Of All will now be gelded, which should do him the world of good. See the replay here.
August 21st, 2021
He took his place in a 1400m event at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He moved up well and stayed on nicely to finish third. The son of Captain Of All is showing signs of needing further, but it should not be long before he finds himself in the winner’s enclosure.
July 21st, 2021
He tried the 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. He showed good improvement to finish fifth. He looks to be a progressive type and should have more to come in his next start. See the replay here.
June 16th, 2021
He had his second outing over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. He showed improvement to finish just over six lengths behind the winner. He is looking for further and there should be plenty more to come from him in his next start. See the replay here.
May 9th, 2021
He made his debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was green in running and will gain from the experience. He will be better suited to further and there should be plenty of improvement to come in his next start.
October 29th, 2020
This son of Captain Of All has progressed well since being purchased off the Klawervlei Farm Sale back in June this year. A full brother to the black-type winning Springs Of Carmel, he should debut relatively early. Here he is having his first bit of easy pace work, on the far side.
October 20th, 2020
This colt has always shown signs that he will be an early type and he is certainly taking every challenge in his stride. The spring season has allowed him to flourish and if all goes to plan he should go into one of the first two-year old races in December or early January 2021.
September 9th, 2020
He has a name! Named by our Hollywoodbets Operations team, he is now officially called Purple Operator.
September 4th, 2020
He has almost completed his spelling stint and will be on his way to join up with the Duncan Howells stable in the next two weeks.