Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, BINGWA. Bottom of the betting boards at the time of writing and looks held by TRIP OF FORTUNE on his last two starts.
8) BINGWA 50/1
Bottom of the betting boards, BINGWA will need to put in the run of a lifetime to challenge the likes of CHARLES DICKENS. He was held in his last two runs by TRIP OF FORTUNE as well, although no disgraced in both the Gr 1 HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes and the Gr 2 IOS Drill Hall Stakes.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Trainer: J A Janse van Vuuren
Owner: Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Breeder: Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Sire: Pathfork (USA)
Dam: Marauding Lady (ZIM) by Century Stand (AUS)
Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 126
Weight: 60
Draw: 8
Career Record: 30 runs (5 wins, 12 places)
Stakes Won: R1 443 350
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 2
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in 2022 Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile (Gr 2) 1600m
3rd in 2022 Topbet Mike O’Connor Joburg Spring Challenge (Gr 2) 1450m
4th in 2022 Wilgerbosdrift Hawaii Stakes (Gr 2) 1400m
1st in Allied Steelrode – Onamissionmile (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in 2021 #ThisIsRacing Joburg Spring Challenge (Gr 2) 1450m
3rd in 2021 Jubilee Handicap (Gr 3) 1800m
3rd in 2020 World Sports Betting Dingaans (Gr 2) 1600m
Jockey Comments:He took his last run well in the Drill Hall. Obviously, they went a crazy pace up front and he finished very strongly.
Winning Form Comments:Best MR:123. Is held by number 3 on last two starts. Place chance.
