A giant has fallen in the equine world with the passing of the celebrated stallion Oratorio at the age of 23. He arrived in South Africa from Coolmore in 2013 and stood at Avontuur Farm before the son of Danehill passed at the age of 23. “It has left a big hole in my life,” […]
Greg Delponte was making one of his regular visits to Terry and Annabel Andrews’ Sorrento Stud in Paarl. He had previously bred a few horses in partnership with them and owned a few horses and mares over the years. Annabel mentioned that they were taking a few mares to sale at Mistico, one of which […]
One of the more eye-catching winners on L’Ormarins King’s Plate Day was the smart sprinter Tenango. Making only his 10th career start, and third for the season following a successful wind op, he hunted down the tearaway The Abdicator, to go past and win over the 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in style, in a fast […]
When Scarlet Macaw emerged from the pack to chase home Fatal Flaw in the R1.25-million World Sports Betting Cape Fillies Guineas Gr 1, at least a hundred syndicate members – many of which were shouting from the stands at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth – dared to believe. Could this 40-1 outsider produce a stunning upset and deliver […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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We are heading to Hollywoodbets Durbanville during the month of March with the exception of the Festival day on 16 March. See you at the country course! Bowlers Avenue, Durbanville.
