Zig Zag

ZIG ZAG is a bay gelding by Twice Over, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare, Zauberflote. Bred by Maine Chance Farms, is in training with Cliffie Miller stable in Gqeberha.

Name: ZIG ZAG
Sex: Bay Gelding
Foaled: 17/09/2016
Sire: Twice Over
Mare: Zauberflote
Damsire: Giants Causeway
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Purchased: Private
Status: Retired
Record: 44-5-12

UPDATES – Zig Zag

January 15^th, 2024
He has been retired from racing.

November 17^th, 2023
Raced over 1900m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 7^th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Trainer Cliffie Miller believes he should retire. He looks to have had enough and lost his will for racing.

October 27^th, 2023
Raced over 2200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5^th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was running in strong company and given a very poor ride. Considering that he only finished 1.75 lengths behind, it was a good run.

August 25^th, 2023
Raced over 1800m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 8^th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very disappointing run. He is better than that performance.

August 4^th, 2023
Raced over 2000m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5^th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel you can forgive him for the poor run. I don’t believe he was given the best of rides.

July 14^th, 2023
Raced over 2200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4^th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He is holding his form well. Good run in strong company.

May 29^th, 2023
Raced over 2200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 6^th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The pace of the race didn’t work out for him. I think you can forgive him that run.

April 17^th, 2023
Raced over 1900m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 3^rd out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run in this company, finishing third.

March 24th, 2023
409 – ZIG ZAG notches up his fifth victory in Race 4 over 2000m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. He was settled at the rear of the field, ran on powerfully and was geared down under a confident ride by Sandile Khathi. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and is bred by Maine Chance Farms.

February 28^th, 2023
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 3^rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, holding his form.

December 30^th, 2022
Raced over 1900m at Fairview on the polytrack in the Non-Black Type Fairview 1900. Finished 3^rd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Great run in a strong field. He has been very consistent.

December 9th, 2022
379 – ZIG ZAG relishes the step up to 1900m and wins Race 4 at Fairview with ease. He was given a perfect ride by Sandile Khathi and was brought to the course in great condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller. He is bred by Maine Chance Farms.

November 15^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 5^th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on well from a long way back.

November 4^th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 6^th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Not a bad run, he would prefer 1600m.

October 11^th, 2022
Raced over 1200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 9^th out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Never finished far off them over a distance short of his best.

June 3^rd, 2022
Raced over 2000m at Fairview on the turf. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He didn’t disgrace himself on the turf, but is definitely better on the polytrack.

May 20^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Ran on well from a long way back. He has been very consistent.

April 8^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run and he is holding form well.

March 15^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the Polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: It was a strong field and he stayed on at the finish. He was beaten just under 4 lengths by the winner.

March 8^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the Polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: It was a good run and he ran on strongly from a long way back.

February 8^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: It was a great run. He had to overcome the widest draw of thirteen and finished his race off well.

January 10^th, 2022
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: 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.

December 24^th, 2021
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He ran on strongly from a long way back.

November 29^th, 2021

Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was awkwardly placed at the start, but finished his race off strongly. He always gives of his best.

October 15, 2021
241 – ZIG ZAG – It has been a good week for the Hollywood Syndicate. ZIG ZAG won the lucky last race at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon under a strong ride from Wayne Agrella. He has now won three races and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller. Well Done Team!

September 7^th, 2021
He showed good signs of a form return, finishing third over 1600m on the polytrack at Fairview Racecourse. He raced from a handy position and stayed on nicely at the business end. He should have another win left in the tank.

June 7^th, 2021
He produced another good effort when finishing second over 1600m on the polytrack today. He was slow into stride, but finished his race off nicely. The son of Twice Over is in a good space and there should be another win or two in him.

May 25^th, 2021
He ran on powerfully to win over 1600m on the Polytrack at Fairview Racecourse today. The son of Twice Over has now won two races. He was brought to the races in perfect condition by trainer Cliffie Miller and given a peach of a ride by Calvin Habib. Well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms.

May 11^th, 2021
He ran a good race when finishing third in his second start in the Eastern Cape. He cost himself at the start once again but when jumping on terms, he should fight out the finish.

April 9^th, 2021
He was having his first run in the Eastern Cape. It was over a distance short of his best and will come on with the run under his belt.

February 1st, 2021
As we thought, he was in need of this run after that absence from racing but the run today should bring him on in his fitness and he will strip a much fitter horse next time. See the replay here.

January 3rd, 2021
He has joined up with the Cliffie Miller stable and should have another run for the Hollywood Syndicate soon.

April 4th, 2020
He hasn’t shown much so far, but the penny hasn’t dropped for this son of Twice Over and when it does he will just about win within two starts. The break will freshen him up nicely and he will need to show something soon after his return.

January 2nd, 2020
After a solid debut run, where she finished just 5-lengths off the winner, she now lines up over the extra furlong today and further improvement can be expected. Pictured below, after an afternoon walk at stables. See the final field below.