TIRPITZ is a gelding by Silvano out of the dam Exotic (Galileo). He was bred by Ridgemont Highlands. He has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate.
Name: TIRPITZ
Sex: Chestnut Gelding
Foaled: 11 August 2018
Sire: Silvano
Mare: Exotic (Galileo)
Breeder: Ridgemont Highlands
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Record: 11-2-7
First Run For Hollywood Syndicate: 10/05/2022
Record For Hollywood Syndicate: 9-2-6
UPDATES – TIRPITZ
May 6th, 2023
425 – TIRPITZ closes off the meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1600m this afternoon. He quickened up well at the top of the lane and drew clear of the opposition under Winning Form-sponsored jockey Kabelo Matsunyane. The son of Silvano is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Brett Crawford and is bred by Ridgemont Highlands.
March 2nd, 2023
Raced over 1450m at Turffontein on the Inside course. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given too much to do. He is not far from winning given a better ride.
December 27th, 2022
Raced over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 2nd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: I feel he was given too much ground to make up. He should have won.
November 17th, 2022
Raced over 1600m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 2nd out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, he may be better over a bit shorter.
October 27th, 2022
Raced over 1500m on the Vaal Classic course. Finished 5th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good run, came from a long way back. He will be hard to beat next time from a good draw.
May 26th, 2022
Raced over 1400m at the Vaal. Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good first run out the maidens.
May 10th, 2022
307 – TIRPITZ wins Race 3 at the Vaal Racecourse with ease over 1200m. He was settled behind the leaders, quickened up well and drew clear of the field. He was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Kabelo Matsunyane and is trained by Brett Crawford. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.
April 4th, 2022
He left for Jhb last week Wednesday, James is very pleased with how he has settled in. He has taken his gelding well and is definitely better for it
I have attached some pics of him working just before he left last week. – Brett Crawford
April 1st, 2022
TIRPITZ has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate by Ridgemont Highlands. He comes with a record of two runs for one fourth-place finish.