The Hollywood Syndicate recorded 8 winners in South Africa in July 2024, and ended the 2023/24 racing season with 117 winners. Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
2024/25 SA SEASON
RUNS: 918
WINS: 117
2NDS: 141
3RDS: 92
Lifetime Syndicate Winners: 565
(Last updated 31st July 2024)
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JULY 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
July 2024 – WINNERS
31/07 – BENNI IN THE AREA
24/07 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI
21/07 – MIKE’S MAZARIN
19/07 – IGUGULETHU
17/07 – TOBACCONIST
16/07 – CATCH YOUR BREATH
05/07 – PURPLE OPERATOR
02/07 – JADE’S CABERNEIGH
July 31st, 2024
565 – BENNI IN THE AREA wins Race 7 over 1400m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. He was sent to the front under Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken and is now a two-time winner. The son of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and is bred by Winterbach Stud and Collins Farm Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
July 24th, 2024
564 – LUHAMBA PHAMBILI was super-impressive when winning on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He raced on the speed under Winning Form-sponsored Serino Moodley and drew clear of the opposition. The son of Danon Platina is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Luhamba Phambili means move forward. It is a phrase of encouragement, urging someone to take bold steps, be innovative, and push forward, even in the face of obstacles. It’s a call to action, inspiring individuals to be trailblazers and make a positive impact. Race Replay / Interview.
July 21st, 2024
563 – MIKE’S MAZARIN relished the step up in distance and wins Race 2 over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Futura was ridden to victory by Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and is bred by the Missing U Syndicate. He was named by David Thiselton. It is named after David’s late brother Mike, and the 1971 Durban July winner Mazarin (the horse that got David into horse racing as a child). Race Replay / Interview.
July 19th, 2024
562 – IGUGULETHU sheds his maiden tag in Race 3 over 1300m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He drew clear of the opposition in the run down to the line under Craig Zackey. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith and is bred by Jagessar Limited. Race Replay and Interview.
July 17th, 2024
561 – TOBACCONIST finished strongly to win Race 7 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Calvin Habib. The son of Flower Alley is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored MJ Odendaal and is bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
July 16th, 2024
560 – CATCH YOUR BREATH wins Race 4 over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. This victory gives Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie 117 winners in the Eastern Cape this season and he has broken the record. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is now a two-time winner, and is trained by Alan Greeff and bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
July 5th, 2024
559 – PURPLE OPERATOR showed good determination to win his first start in Gqeberha for Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Cliffie Miller. Marco van Rensburg took him into a handy position over 1200m at Fairview and he kept finding all the way to the line. The son of Captain Of All is now a four-time winner and he is bred by Keivan Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
July 2nd, 2024
558 – JADE’S CABERNEIGH wins Race 5 over 1000m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. She was given a perfect ride by Craig Zackey who has got to know the filly well. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is now a four-time winner and she is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gavin Smith. Well done to the breeders Cheveley Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
