Category: What’s in a Name

What’s In A Name? Hollywoodbets

The names of the Hollywoodbets Syndicate’s horses certainly have been rolling off the tongues of the commentators around South Africa, and thanks to the exploits of Isivunguvungu, have even reached American shores. Hollywoodbets’ innovative naming has been as eye-catching as they have been captivating when listening to the reasons behind them. So, far the Syndicate […]

Whats in a name? Meant To Be

Sometimes things are just, well, meant to be. This is fitting in every sense when it comes to the story of naming a winner, this time in the month of August. When Meant To Be caused an upset for the punters, winning at odds of 40/1 in an Open Maiden, not everyone was caught by […]

Sound Of The Sea

When SOUND OF THE SEA won his maiden over a mile at Hollywoodbets Durbanville in late July, Pippa Mickleburgh did an extra jig. The adrenalin of being invested in a winner is difficult to describe, and even for someone who has been involved in the industry as long as he/she has, a winner puts air […]

What’s In A Name? Dean Street

The second in our monthly series of stories behind naming a winner at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth or Hollywoodbets Durbanville. This month we look at Dean Street. It’s been an extraordinary journey for partners James Drew and Mike Fullard. They had their first winner in their colours in 1989 and 35 years later, and they’re still churning […]

What’s In A Name? Rattlesnake

The first in our series of stories behind naming a winner at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. This month we look at Rattlesnake. Take a moment to think about what mental connection you make when you think about the following: Narrow Creek. Buffalo Bill Cody. Rattlesnake. The Wild West? Shootouts from horseback, cowboys chasing Apaches through ravines and […]