ITHEMBALINGAMANDLA is a gelding by Vercingetorix out of the mare Larking Around (Montjeu (IRE)). Bred by Klawervlei Stud, he was purchased by the Hollywood Syndicate at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022.
Name: ITHEMBALINGAMANDLA
Named By: Clinton Binda
Name Meaning: Zulu for “Hope Is Power”. Hope Is Power is one of the mottos for the Hollywood Foundation.
Sex: Bay Gelding
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Larking Around
Damsire: Montjeu (IRE)
DOB: 12 October 2020
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Trainer: Gary Rich
Record: 1-0-0
Status: Retired
UPDATES – Ithembalingamandla
September 4th, 2024
Gary Rich tried him with blinkers, and he has shown no improvement in his work. He is retired and will be going to Hollywoodbets Life After Racing.
August 22nd, 2024
Raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the turf. Finished 9th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor performance.
February 6th, 2022
The Hollywood Syndicate purchased 20Larking Around who is a Vercingetorix Bay colt out of the dam Larking Around (by Montjeu) at the CTS Premier Yearling Sale 2022. He is bred by Klawervlei Stud.