WHIRLYBIRD is a filly by Canford Cliffs out of the dam Samarate (Fastnet Rock). She was bred by Ridgemont Highlands. She has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate.

Name: WHIRLYBIRD
Sex: Bay Filly
Foaled: 30 September 2020
Sire: Canford Cliffs
Mare: Samarate (Fastnet Rock)
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 10-2-3
Status: Retired

UPDATES – WHIRLYBIRD

January 29th, 2024
She has been retired from racing.

January 20th, 2024
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 9th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I don’t feel she is up to that class.

December 28th, 2023
Raced over 1450m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: It was a very competitive race. I don’t think he disgraced himself finishing 3.75 lengths behind.

November 28th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at the Vaal racecourse. Finished 3rd out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good 3rd from her after winning a race 5 days earlier.

November 23rd, 2023
482 – WHIRLYBIRD turned it on in the final furlong to fly home for the Hollywood Syndicate at the Vaal in the Lucky Last. She was given a great ride by apprentice Siyanda Sosibo and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Clinton Binda. This daughter of Canford Cliffs was bred by Ridgemont, and is now a two-time winner.
Race Replay and Interview.

November 4th, 2023
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 11th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She missed the start and found himself a long way back. Clint felt the jockey didn’t give him the best of rides. He is better than that performance.

September 16th, 2023
463 – WHIRLYBIRD
wins Race 2 over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by apprentice Siyanda Sosibo and is trained Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. The daughter of Canford Cliffs was bred by Ridgemont.
Race Replay and Interview.

September 6th, 2023
Raced over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good 2nd , I feel the slow pace of the race beat her.

July 6th, 2023
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal track. Finished 3rd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, she looks like she needs further and the turn.

June 18th, 2023
Raced over 1000m on the Turffontein Inside track. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Much improved performance. He should be competitive next time on this run.

March 9th, 2023
Raced over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 11th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Needs to improve on her first outing.

October 3rd, 2022
WHIRLYBIRD has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate by Ridgemont Highlands.