Hollywood Racing recorded 9 winners in January 2025, including Asiye Phambili winning the Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
JANUARY 2025 WINNERS
31/01 – SMASHING
23/01 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW
19/01 – WOZA NAWE
19/01 – TYRCONNELL
18/01 – DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN
12/01 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA
12/01 – CAPSAICIN
04/01 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Grade 2)
01/01 – PHAKA IMALI
JANUARY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
January 31st, 2025
629 – SMASHING wins her first start for Trainer Alan Greeff over 1000m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. She showed good speed under Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and fought hard to hold all challengers at bay. The daughter of Rafeef is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
January 23rd, 2025
628 – BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW was an impressive winner of Race 3 over 1600m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was switched off nicely and quickened away from the opposition under a confident ride by Ryan Munger. The son of New Predator is now a three-time winner. He is trained by Grant Maroun and is bred by Suikerbosview Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
January 19th, 2025
627 – WOZA NAWE gives Hollywood Racing a double at Hollywoodbets Scottsville having won Race 6 over 1600m. Hollywood Racing retained Jockey Sean Veale made the move at the right time and she is now a two-time winner. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and is bred by the Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff). Woza Nawe was named by Cricket South Africa and means come with us / be part of it. Race Replay / Interview.
January 19th, 2025
626 – TYRCONNELL quickens up well to win Race 3 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane gave him a perfect ride and the son of The United States wins two on the trot. He is trained by Mike de Kock and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
January 18th, 2025
625 – DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN wins a good race to close off the meeting over 1000m at Turffontein this afternoon. Despite having to carry 64kgs, Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson rode a confident race and he is now a six-time winner. The son of Visionaire is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Clinton Binda and is bred by Lammerskraal Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
January 14th, 2025
NEW STABLE JOCKEY – Sean Veale has been contracted by Hollywood Racing as their first retained jockey! “The value of having an experienced jockey in the team to provide feedback and who can get to know the individual quirks and traits of our horses cannot be underestimated, and we felt it was a good time, given the growth and diversity of our string nationally, to retain a jockey. Sean Veale has ridden many winners for us and he ticked the boxes in terms of his work ethic, experience and enthusiasm. We welcome him to the Hollywood Racing team and wish him every success,” said Hollywood Racing Manager Anthony Delpech. Read more on Sporting Post here.
January 12th, 2025
624 – IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA wins the Non-Black Type Michael Roberts Stakes over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and gives Hollywood Racing a double this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale and is now a seven-time winner. The son of Dynasty is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
January 12th, 2025
623 – CAPSAICIN was an impressive winner over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale set a fast pace and the son of Canford Cliffs fought back well to notch up his third-career victory. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and is bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
January 4th, 2025
622 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes in fine style at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and was brought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Gareth van Zyl. Relaxed early on as is her preferred competition style, she powered home up the outside at 17-10 under Ridgemont rider Richard Fourie to hold off a late challenge from 25-2 shot Roccapina and the top-notch 3yo Gimmie’s Countess, who ran on from last. Well done to the breeders Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
January 1st, 2025
621 – PHAKA IMALI starts 2025 on a winning note over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He was settled near the rear of the field under Chase Maujean and quickened up well to bring up his fifth-career victory. The son of Var is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and is bred by Clifton Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
