The Hollywood Syndicate had 6 winners in January 2022. Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
JANUARY 2022 WINNERS: 6
22/01 – ESCAPE ARTIST
11/01 – GOLIATH HERON
11/01 – KINGS ROAD
05/01 – WHITE CEDAR
05/01 – EVENTIDOR
03/01 – BEYONDTHEBOUNDARY
January 29, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate had their first ever runner in the Grade 1 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met with the Sean Tarry-trained CIRILLO lining up in the star-studded field. Cirillo finished 9th of the 11 runners, just under 7 lengths off the winner Kommetdieding. The Hollywood Syndicate congratulates trainers Harold Crawford and Michelle Rix, jockey Gavin Lerena, and owner Ashwin Reynolds. Some pictures below of Cirillo from Saturday.
Race comments from Anthony Delpech:
Race 9 – Cirillo – He did not disgrace himself, finishing 7 lengths behind, and this is definitely not his preferred distance.
Race 12 – Mounia – A good run. She was a bit unlucky as she had to switch for a run at the 200m mark where it could have cost her finishing much closer .
January 28, 2022
Anthony Delpech was at the stables this afternoon in Cape Town, and Cirillo and Mounia are both looking good for tomorrow big Cape Met meeting. We will be holding thubs! The first photo is Cirillo and second is Mounia.
January 24th, 2022
Hollywoodbets Scottsville – Race Comments
Race 6 – Imbejeje – She missed the break slightly and was always chasing. Jockey Khumalo said that she needs the 1400m so she can relax, and just be off the pace. She will then give you a kick.
Race 7 – Spydas Corner – Kegan De Melo said the false start affected him. When he came out the second time he never showed the same speed, and Keagan feels he is much better than that performance.
Race 8 – Thunder Masala – Good run. He is still carrying a lot of condition so there is more improvement to come and he will be better over more ground. Jockey Godden said that he is still a big baby in the race and will improve a lot with the run.
Race 8 – Mbanjwa Magic – He has gone backwards with every run and does not want to race. We have decided to retire him.
January 22, 2022
267 – Escape Artist – She won the first race on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. She had a wide draw to overcome, but was ridden to perfection by jockey Keagan de Melo and the daughter of Pomodoro is trained by Sean Tarry. Well done to the breeders Klawervlei Stud.
January 21st, 2022
Fairview Race Comments
Race 3 – Iqembulabesifazane – Very disappointing run. We may consider retiring her.
Race 8 – Uncle Charlie – Good run after a layoff and a distance short of his best.
January 19th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate are proud to announce that the Sean Tarry trained CIRILLO will take his place in the WSB Cape Town Met! He will be partnered by jockey Craig Zackey. This is the first runner for the Hollywood Syndicate in this prestigious Grade 1.
January 12th, 2022
Today was a tragic day for the Hollywood Syndicate, as we said goodbye to Khuluma Nathi. The beautiful bay gelding ran at Hollywoodbets Greyville today in the first race, and was leading comfortably under a controlled ride by jockey S’manga Khumalo. However, as they entered the turn, an unfortunate misstep caused the horse to shatter his near fore sesamoid. His injury was immediately assessed by the on course veterinary surgeon, and unfortunately there was no other option but to humanely euthanise him.
We as the Hollywood Syndicate are devastated and heartbroken. Khuluma Nathi had such a wonderful temperament, and a gentle soul. We share our sympathies with the horse’s trainer Dean Kannemeyer, his assistant Nicolette Roscoe, his groom Luvanda Mantimfa, jockey S’manga Khumalo and his breeder Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. We also share our sympathies with the East Coast Radio team who named him Khuluma Nathi, and showed such amazing love and support to the horse on the Darren, Keri and Sky Breakfast Show. He will be sorely missed.
“The love of a horse knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”
Wednesday 12 January 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack – Post-Race Comments
Race 1 – Purple Operator – Got into a good position from a poor draw, but was interfered badly at the top of the straight by Khuluma Nathi. He would have finished much closer if not interfered.
Race 1 – Khuluma Nathi – Shattered his near fore sesamoid and had to be euthanised.
Race 8 – Arctic Princess – Jockey Donovan Dillon said that she needs a bit further. She stayed on well to finish 4th.
Race 8 – Not Now Pussycat – She-was caught wide throughout the race, so I think we can forgive her for the poor run.
January 11th, 2022
Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Clinton Binda gave the Syndicate a double on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon.
266 – GOLIATH HERON closes off the meeting with a victory over 1000m under a strong ride by Winning Form-sponsored jockey Jeffrey Syster. He is now a four-time winner (a first for the Hollywood Syndicate).
265 – KINGS ROAD wins Race 7 over 1000m. He showed good speed under a confident ride by Calvin Habib and won with ease. He is now a seven-time winner.
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Vaal Classic – Post-race Comments
Race 7 – Kings Road – Very good win. Showed lots of speed and kicked away from them.
Race 8 – Goliath Heron – Good win! He had dropped to a ratting where he could win. He can now follow up on that run if not punished in the ratings.
Race 8 – Phinda Mzala – His saddle slipped coming out of the starting stall. He is much better than this run.
Race 8 – Shinnecock – Needed the run and will be a fitter horse next time.
Monday 10th January 2022
Fairview Polytrack – Post-race comments
Race 6 – Zig Zag – Raced very close to the pace, which I believe is not where he prefers to race. He was squeezed the last 100m but felt he had enough by that stage, and I don’t feel he could have finished much closer.
Sunday 9th January 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack – Comments
Race 2 – Phaka Imali – Over raced in the early part of the race. Trainer Gary Rich said that he will remove the blinkers for his next outing.
Race 7 – Spydas Corner – The 1000m is getting to short for him. Duncan Howells said that he is running in a 1200m race at PMB in 2 weeks time. But he still ran a great race.
January 5th, 2022
264 – WHITE CEDAR closes off the meeting and makes it a double for the Syndicate at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He went from gun to tape under a confident ride by S’manga Khumalo. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich.
January 5th, 2022
263 – What A Race! EVENTIDOR gets up in the shadow of the post to beat Khuluma Nathi in Race 3 at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He did not have much luck in the early stages, but finished his race off strongly. Warren Kennedy got the best out of the son of Elusive Fort and he is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright.
Wednesday 5th January 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville comments by Anthony Delpech
Race 1 – Nkalanzinzi – Anton Marcus said that the distance is to short for her .
Race 3 – Eventidor – Good win from a poor draw and he will be better over more ground.
Race 3 – Khuluma Nathi – Great run from him. Kegan de Melo said that he will be better over 1400m and he is still learning.
Race 7 – Ralph The Rascal – Was not given the best of ride. He gave the rest of the field way too much start.
Race 7 – Simply Russian – She did not jump from the gates. She will be retiring from racing as she has lost interest.
Race 8 – White Cedar – Won very well from a poor draw. He is at a rating were he could win again next time out.
January 3rd, 2022
262 – BEYONDTHEBOUNDARY wins the first race at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1200m this afternoon. He was having his second career start, quickened up well and won with authority. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and ridden by Warren Kennedy.
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