UBUKHWEBEZANA is a filly by Vercingetorix, out of the Noordhoek Flyer mare Felicity Flyer. Purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the CTS Farm Sale 2022, she was bred by Maine Chance Farms.
Name: UBUKHWEBEZANA
Named By: Mbuso Dlamini – Customer Support Team
Name Meaning: This is named after a plant that bears purple fruit. It’s English name is Lantana Rugosa, but the Zulu name is UBUKHWEBEZANA. “The reason why I chose it is that we grew up in a rural area and we used to enjoy hunting those fruits during summer and the purple colour will draw our eyes from far away. The same as our Company does when it comes to customer service. We draw our client’s attention with our purple colour and our excellent service.”
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Felicity Flyer
Damsire: Noordhoek Flyer
DOB: 06 October 2020
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Previous Trainer: Piet Botha
Record: 11-2-3
UPDATES – Ubukhwebezana
November 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 8th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was way out at the back of the field, but finished very well. She will be competitive next time from a good draw.
September 29th, 2024
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 8th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel the company was too strong for her.
August 7th, 2024
571 – UBUKHWEBEZANA closed off the meeting in fine style over 1200m under a polished ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer MJ Odendaal on another great training feat with this filly. Well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay / Interview.
June 15th, 2024
552 – UBUKHWEBEZANA wins the first race at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1200m this afternoon. She was given a perfect ride by Marco van Rensburg to get up where it matters most. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer MJ Odendaal for the brilliant training feat. The daughter of Vercingetorix is bred by Maine Chance Farms. This filly is named after a plant that bears purple fruit. It’s English name is Lantana Rugosa, but the Zulu name is UBUKHWEBEZANA. Race Replay / Interview.
May 15th, 2024
Raced over 1700m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the Polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good third against the boys. MJ has done a great job with her at the gates. She should win soon.
May 8th, 2024
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the Polytrack. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: It was good to see her behave herself, and go into the stalls. She ran on well to finish 4th. A good run back after a long break.
November 16th, 2023
She has gone into training with MJ Odendaal.
September 5th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 8th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She is a very difficult filly at the races. She ran on over the final 200m and looks to be better over more ground.
July 5th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 9th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Disappointing run. She looks like she needs more ground. She was very unruly going to the start.
May 17th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 8th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She looks like she needs more ground.
April 26th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Finished 4th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good improvement from her debut. She still looks very green and will be better over more ground.
March 28th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. Finished 7th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post race comment: She was very green and will improve a lot from the run.
June 19th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased Facile Flyer who is a Vercingetorix Bay filly out of the dam Felicity Flyer (by Noordhoek Flyer) at the CTS Farm Sale 2022 (Lot 2). She is bred by Maine Chance Farms.