Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, ZAPATILLAS. This Brett Crawford-trained colt has been drawn widest of them all but must be respected.
10) ZAPATILLAS 25/1
ZAPATILLAS has been drawn widest of them all in the 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge. The four-year-old put in a decent showing in his last outing, running third in listed Gordon’s Gin Jet Master Stakes. Prior to that, however, he put in some disappointing performances in top company in the Cape, running 14th in the Met, sixth in the King’s Plate and 10th in the Cape Merchants.
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert), Mrs P A Isdell & Mr Ravi Naidoo
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Sire: Master Of My Fate
Dam: Moggytwoshoes by Mogok (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: 60
Draw: 10
Career Record: 11 runs (3 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R462 825
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 win)
Runs at 1600m Distance: 4 (1 win, 2 places)
Notable Runs:
1st in 2022 World Sports Betting Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
3rd in 2022 Cape Racing Politician Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
4th in 2021 Cape Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
2nd in 2021 Cape Classic (Gr 3) 1400m
Trainer Comments:His work’s been exceptional. I couldn’t be happier. Obviously, the barrier gate isn’t on our side, but must be respected.
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:122. *Entered for HDJ 2023. Decent latest. Place chance at best.
