Race Your Dream Syndicate

Race Your Dream – Crawford Racing’s Exciting New Chapter

On October 25, 2025, the Hollywoodbets Durbanville Racecourse played host to the prestigious Race Coast 2025 Two-Year-Old Sale, a showcase of South Africa’s most promising young thoroughbreds. There were 127 sales on the day, with a median purchase price of R300,000 and R46 Million was spent by the various buyers. James Crawford Racing secured three outstanding prospects in Lots 3, 47, and 134— all exciting additions to the yard but also central to the launch of the Race Your Dream Syndicate and new ownership models designed to bring more racing enthusiasts into the fold.

Lot 3 – Filly by One World out of Gimme Gimme Gimme

Purchased from Beaumont Stud for R200,000, Lot 3 is a neat, athletic filly with plenty of scope and maturity still to come from her. She is by One World, one of South Africa’s leading second-season sires for 2024/25 and winner of the Gr.1 Sun Met, out of Gimme Gimme Gimme by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS). James described her as “a smart, racy filly with plenty of scope, athleticism, and the kind of balance that suggests she has exciting potential for the future.”

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• • Sire: One World – A son of Captain Al, One World was a Grade 1 Sun Met winner and one of the most consistent performers of his generation. Known for his toughness and turn of foot, he retired with multiple graded victories and has quickly established himself as a stallion capable of producing precocious, durable stock.
  • Dam: Gimme Gimme Gimme – By Gimmethegreenlight, she brings speed and versatility to the pedigree. Gimmethegreenlight himself was a Queen’s Plate winner and has become one of South Africa’s leading sires, producing champions across sprint and mile distances.

With 60% of shares available under the Race Your Dream Syndicate, this filly offers investors a chance to be part of a pedigree steeped in speed and endurance.

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Lot 47 – Colt by Vercingetorix out of Patchit Up Baby

The headline purchase of the day just by virtue of his price, was Lot 47, a striking colt from Winterbach Stud, Stitchintime, secured for R1,000,000. A classy, well-balanced colt by Vercingetorix, the 2024/25 South African Champion Sire, and a Gr.1 winner himself. Out of Patchit Up Baby, this youngster boasts an exciting pedigree, plenty of scope, and the kind of potential that turns heads. James Comment was a short but sweet “One to watch for the future!”

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• • Sire: Vercingetorix – A champion son of Silvano, Vercingetorix was a Group 1 winner in Dubai and runner-up in the Dubai Duty Free. His progeny have already stamped themselves as elite performers, combining stamina with a sharp finishing kick.
  • Dam: Patchit Up Baby – A mare with proven racing ability, Patchit Up Baby adds depth to the pedigree. Her family has produced consistent winners, ensuring this colt has both the genetic and physical tools to succeed.

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Lot 134 – Colt by Erik the Red out of Desert Pride

The third purchase, Lot 134, is a racy colt by Erik the Red out of Desert Pride, acquired for R400,000. Racy and full of potential, Sossusvlei is a striking colt by Erik The Red out of Desert Pride and brings a pedigree packed with promise. James Crawford noted: “He’s got a good pedigree, and the owners can expect exciting times ahead for this young runner.”

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• • Sire: Erik the Red – A son of Captain Al, Erik the Red was a Group-winning sprinter known for his blistering speed. He is a Gr 2 winner and South Africa’s leading first-season sire in 2024-25, and his early progeny have shown sharpness and precocity, making him a stallion to watch.
  • Dam: Desert Pride – From the Varsfontein Stud family, Desert Pride adds stamina and toughness to the mix. Her lineage traces back to durable performers, ensuring this colt has a balance between speed and staying power.

With only 25% of shares available, this colt is almost fully subscribed, reflecting the excitement around his pedigree and potential.

The Race Your Dream Syndicate – Opening the Gates to Ownership

The Race Your Dream Syndicate is the centrepiece of Crawford Racing’s vision for inclusivity in ownership. Designed to make racehorse ownership accessible, the syndicate allows members to:

• • Join the stable as part-owners of carefully selected young horses.
  • Share in the story, with regular updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to the yard.
  • Experience race days with parade ring access, hospitality, and the thrill of cheering home your future equine superstar.

As James Crawford explains, “Owning a racehorse has long been seen as a dream reserved for a few. At Race Your Dream, we believe that dream should be shared.”

The syndicate officially launches on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.

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The Champagne Syndicate – A Vision for the Future

A syndicate with sparkle, made for ladies who love a bit of glam, a glass of bubbles, and the rush of race day!

The Champagne Syndicate was the very first ownership group launched by Crawford Racing, and it quickly set the tone for what racehorse ownership should be—fun, social, and worth celebrating. Its journey began with the filly Sweetsummerlove, who has now relocated to the satellite stable in Gauteng to continue her career.

True to its name, Champagne is all about sparkle and shared experience. Members are invited to pop the cork on ownership, embracing the thrill of being part of a horse’s journey from the stable to the track. It is a chance to celebrate every moment, whether it is a promising gallop, a race‑day win, or simply the camaraderie of being together.

Designed to be a Social Affair, the syndicate brings people closer through passion and connection. While the Champagne Syndicate awaits its next acquisition, it remains one of Crawford Racing’s flagbearer syndicate offerings—ownership with energy, joy, unforgettable memories and camaraderie.

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Crawford Racing – From Brett to James

The story of Crawford Racing is one of continuity and renewal. Brett Crawford, one of South Africa’s most respected trainers and having just had his first Graded race success in Hong Kong in the form of Encountered on Sunday, handed the reins to his son James Crawford, ushering in a new era for the stable. Since taking over, James has combined youthful energy with the stable’s established traditions, leading to remarkable success.

• • In October 2025 alone, Crawford Racing celebrated 13 winners across South Africa, a testament to the yard’s depth and form.
  • The stable boasts several progressive horses aimed at Graded Races in 2025 and 2026, ensuring its presence at the highest level of competition.

James’s leadership has already brought innovation, syndication opportunities, and a continued sense of purpose to the yard.