Sakhala Is'cathulo - Hollywood Racing

SAKHALA IS’CATHULO is a gelding by William Longsword, out of the Var (USA) mare Exquisite Touch. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022, he was bred by Klawervlei Stud.

Name: SAKHALA IS’CATHULO
Named By: Zandile Madondo – PR and Communications
Name Meaning: “the game is on” or “the challenge is on”
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: William Longsword
Dam: Exquisite Touch
Damsire: Var (USA)
DOB: 25 August 2020
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 20-1-7

UPDATES – Sakhala Is’cathulo

April 13th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Finished 7th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Sean Veale said he needs further. He was struggling to keep up throughout the race.

February 8th, 2025
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, given every chance. He is holding his form.

January 16th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A bit of a disappointing run although he didn’t finish too far behind. He was given every chance. He is better than that performance.

December 24th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second. He just found one better on the day. He was given a good ride.

November 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He lost ground coming out the gates and that was his race gone. I also believe he has had one run too many.

November 5th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second, finding just one too good on the day. I still believe he wants further.

October 31st, 2024
Raced over 1100m at the Vaal. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor run. I have always felt he will be better over further.

October 1st, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he could be better over 1200m with the blinkers removed. He was playing catch up the whole way over the 1000m.

August 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run. The inside draw didn’t help as the outside is quicker.

July 20th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was unlucky not too have won, getting caught on the line.

June 4th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 14th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. He may be more competitive at a weaker center.

April 17th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 8th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs further, running over the wrong trip. I would remove the blinkers.

April 10th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good second, the winner was too good.

March 16th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 7th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feels he needs a bit further as he was rushed up to be at the front. He may need to be given a chance, especially over further. I feel he still ran a great race under the circumstances.

February 8th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 8th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He missed the break and was then rushed forward. He went too fast and had to stop.

January 18th, 2024
500 WINNERS
500 – SAKHALA IS’CATHULO brings up the Hollywood Syndicate’s 500th winner on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. A massive well done to Owen, Anthony, Devin and the entire Team. The son of William Longsword was given a confident ride by Muzi Yeni to notch up his first career victory. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Klawervlei Stud. Sakhala Is’Cathulo was named by Zandile Madondo and it means “the game is on” or “the challenge is on”. Race replay and interview.

January 2nd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 2nd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good 2^nd , he improved a lot on his last run and still looks very green. He should win his maiden soon.

December 9th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He needs to improve a lot from the run. I also feel he needs further.

November 25th, 2023
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 9th out of 16 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: An improved run. He should improve further with racing.

November 17th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was very green and should come on for the run.

February 6th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased 20Exquisite Touch who is a William Longsword Bay colt out of the dam Exquisite Touch (by Var) at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022 (Lot 40). He is bred by Klawervlei Stud.