The Hollywood Syndicate recorded 16 winners in August 2024, getting the 2024/25 racing season off to the best possible start. Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
AUGUST 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
AUGUST 2024 – WINNERS
30/08 – FINAL EDITION
25/08 – QONDANEKUKHANYENI
25/08 – IZIBULO
23/08 – JOU LEKKER DING
22/08 – MIKE’S MAZARIN
22/08 – MVELELO
20/08 – SMASHING
18/08 – AYUWI YUWI
11/08 – TOBACCONIST
09/08 – SILVER TYCOON
07/08 – UBUKHWEBEZANA
07/08 – SHAMPOMPO SHAMPIZI
07/08 – LIZWILE ILALI
06/08 – MEETATTHEWINDSOR
04/08 – MAPHAKA
02/08 – TEATRO
August 30th, 2024
581 – FINAL EDITION wins Race 6 over 1600m at Fairview this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie. The son of Dynasty is trained by Alan Greeff and is bred by Ridgemont.
August 25th, 2024
580 – QONDANEKUKHANYENI gives the Hollywood Syndicate a double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She was sent to the front by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa over 1750m and won well. The daughter of Global View is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Garth Puller and is bred by Ascot Stud. Qondanekukhanyeni was named by Pride Nomali Sithole from Hollywoodbets Kenilworth branch and is isiZulu for “walk towards the light.” Race Replay / Interview.
August 25th, 2024
579 – IZIBULO wins a gutsy race to shed her maiden tag over 1400m Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was given a well-timed ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Garth Puller and is bred by Dr R H Katzwinkel. Izibulo is named by Nokwazi Ndimande from the Customer Service (Digital) team and is defined as the “first born” or the original. Race Replay / Interview.
August 23rd, 2024
578 – JOU LEKKER DING showed good improvement to win Race 3 over 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville this afternoon. The daughter of Oratorio was given a perfect ride by Grant van Niekerk and she is trained by Vaughan Marshall. Well done to the breeders Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm. Race Replay.
August 22nd, 2024
577 – MIKE’S MAZARIN followed up his maiden win with an impressive victory over 2000m. He was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells. Well done to the breeders the Missing U Syndicate (Nom: Mr R C Knuppe). Race Replay / Interview.
August 22nd, 2024
576 – MVELELO kept finding to shed his maiden tag over 1600m. The son of What A Winter was given a confident ride by Muzi Yeni and he is trained by Mike de Kock. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Mvelelo is a Tshivenda name that means “continuous growth”. Race Replay / Interview.
August 20th, 2024
575 – SMASHING sheds her maiden tag over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. She showed speed under S’manga Khumalo and kept finding all the way to the line. The daughter of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Ridgemont. Replay and Interview.
August 18th, 2024
574 – AYUWI YUWI wins going away to shed her maiden tag over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. The daughter of Captain Of All was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa who is celebrating his birthday today. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Garth Puller and is bred by Riverton Stud. The name Ayuwi Yuwi comes from the song Mapurisa by Zimbabwean band Andy Brown & The Storm. Well Done Team! Race Replay / Interview.
August 11th, 2024
573 – TOBACCONIST ran on powerfully to win Race 5 over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale to win two in a row. The son of Flower Alley is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer MJ Odendaal and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
August 9th, 2024
572 – SILVER TYCOON got his head down where it matters most to win Race 7 over 1400m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon ⭐️ He was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg and is now a three-time winner. The son of Silvano is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and is bred by Patricia Devine Investments (Pty) Ltd. Race Replay and Interview.
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.
August 7th, 2024
570 – SHAMPOMPO SHAMPIZI returned to winning ways over 1400m and is now a six-time winner. He was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright. Well done to the breeders Mr and Mrs CF de Vos. Race Replay / Interview.
August 7th, 2024
569 – LIZWILE ILALI was sent to the front by Keagan de Melo and found a good kick to win Race 1 over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is trained by Michael Roberts and is bred by Mr A N Foster. She was named by Thulisile Promise Mntungwa from iBranch. Lizwile ilali is Xhosa for “the village has listened.” This is basically about being proud by someone who was born and bred in the village, but who has achieved something in life. Race Replay / Interview.
August 6th, 2024
568 – MEETATTHEWINDSOR goes from start to finish to win Race 5 over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon ⭐️ He was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is now a three-time winner. The son of Pomodoro is trained by Alan Greeff and is bred by Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay and Interview.
August 4th, 2024
567 – MAPHAKA wins the first race over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease 🌟 He was given a confident ride by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale to shed his maiden tag at the second time of asking. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Dean Kannemeyer and is bred by Shadwell Stud. Maphaka is named after the young South African cricketer Kwena Maphaka. He is a left-arm fast bowler who looks to be a star in the making for the Proteas. Race Replay / Interview.
August 2nd, 2024
566 – TEATRO gives the Hollywood Syndicate their first winner of the 2024/2025 season 🌟 He won a good race over 1200m at Fairview Racecourse, under Chase Maujean. The son of Canford Cliffs is now a three-time winner. He is trained by Alan Greeff and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
