Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, Cousin Casey.
1) COUSIN CASEY 25/2
This smart Glen Kotzen-trained colt will likely use the Gold Challenge as a prep run for the Hollywoodbets Durban July in a few weeks. As much was echoed by Kotzen saying “We’re not probably expecting to win it, but it would be nice if we did.” Still, COUSIN CASEY has the services of a top jockey and should be in the mix for a place chance at the very least.
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Trainer: Glen Kotzen
Owner: Ravi Naidoo
Breeder: Riyo Stud
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Bretton Woods by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: 58.5
Draw: 1
Career Record: 12 runs (5 wins, 6 places)
Stakes Won: R1 601 875
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 6 (3 wins, 3 places)
Runs at 1600m Distance: 4 (2 wins, 2 places)
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2023 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
4th in the 2023 WSB Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in the 2023 Byerley Turk (Gr 3) 1400m
2nd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Cape Punters Cup (Gr 2) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Durban Golden Horseshoe (Gr 2) 1400m
Trainer Comments: We’re not probably expecting to win it, but it would be nice if we did.
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:122. *Entered for HDJ 2023. The blinkers may have the desired effect.
