MJO Racing Stables

14/06/2024

I registered online with DKMS to do a DNA test to see if I match for stem cells for a blood cancer patient.
It's quick and easy. They courier you this pack, and you do the 3 swabs, and they come fetch it 2 days later. What a great way to give back.

I challenge all my friends to do the same.
Let's pay it forward!

DKMS Africa

11/03/2024

The excitement is building with the nearing of the KZN Champions season!

What do you all think of the below teaser? Can you guess the theme? Hollywoodbets Durban July

Elemental my dear Watson? 🤷‍♀️

Let us know some ideas you have?

2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July… Forces flowing through the cosmos converge at Africa’s greatest horseracing event. Guess the theme for this year’s Hollywoodb...

31/12/2023

Raceday 1 January 2024

Happy New Year! 🥳🥳

Hollywoodbets Greyville

Race 2
1400m - MR74 - 12:55
*Cavalieri*
Number 8
Richard Fourie - 59.5kgs

Perfect trip. He likes the sting out of the ground.
He does take some riding, so Richie will suit him.
Final Sprint up gave us confidence, won't be out the first 3.

Race 4
1600m - Novice Handicap - 14:05
*Johnny the Thief*
Number 7
Deryl Daniels - 57.5kgs

He has proven on form to be much better off the speed, and that is how he will be ridden.
His first run back after a break, but he is a slight horse, so he won't need the run.
Will not be surprised if he runs in the first 3. He is busy maturing and could prove to be a nice stayer in the Natal season.

Race 5
2000m - FM67 - 14:40
*Leopard Lady*
Number 3
Nicholas Patel - 55.5kgs

A formidable team, Nick and the Leopard Lady, have a great winning chance today. At 7/1, she is a steal.

Race 6
1600m - Christmas Handicap
*Addabar*
Number 4
Calvin Habib - 57.5kgs

He will lead and don't shout to loud or he will win by too far!

Mj personally rode all the runners in their final Sprint ups, and we are hoping for a very special day.

Shout us home! 🙌

Team MJO
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20/12/2023

Raceday 20 December 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Turf

Race 3
*Iron Monger*
Maiden 2200m - 13:05
Draw 3
Matthew Thackeray- 60kgs

Tough field, but will improve today and has a realistic place chance up to 4th.

Race 5
*Leopard Lady*
FM63 - 1900m - 14:20
Draw 11
N Patel - 58.5kgs

Knock, knock please open the door. She is as well as can be.
Ten 2nds, she will run well, 1st three.

Race 7
*Tobacconist*
MR67 - 1400m - 15:30
Number 12
Tristan Godden - 57kgs

Slightly sharp for him but he will be running fresh. If he comes onto the scene in the last 200m, anything can happen. He will be finishing very strongly.

Race 8
*Quick Star*
MR76- 1200m - 16:05
Number 9
Matthew Thackeray- 58kgs

Quick Star is well. Probably moving better than ever before. Although he is an 8 year old, we are hoping for a good showing.

Shout us home 🏡 please
Team MJO
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14/12/2023

14/12/2023

We are happy to announce that we have shares available in these beauties!

Well bred with outstanding confirmation! Chosen as forward horses that will be competitive in 3 months time, and all are eligible for the R 100 000 bonus.

Please contact Taryn on 0840413632 for further details and your preferences!

Looking forward to hearing from you and making you part of our exciting stable family! 😀

14/12/2023

Raceday 13 December 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse
Race 5 - 1200m

Come Rain, come track changes, come shine.... Cavalieri delivers and he is divine!

Cavalieri was the stables first winner in August 2019, making this 4th win so special with our Old Soldier!

This 7 year old Oratorio gelding proved too much for the opposition, running from 7 lengths off, finishing his last 400m like a classy 3 year old! Proving age is but a number!

Calvin Habib, that ride was immaculate and so clever, timed to perfection. Thank you again.

To Martie and Mike! Congrats and thank you! 2nd win in your silks! Wooo hooo my Maatjies!

Congrats to Golden Touch Thoroughbred Services & Mr M Kidd for breeding such a classy fellow.

Thanks to Candiese Lenferna Photography and Anneke Akal Kitching for the beautiful photos.

Thanks to our sponsors Hollywoodbets for your continued support, it is much appreciated.

To Skatana, Cavalieri's trusty groom, congrats to you and the whole team, Nkalakatha, at home. Magic stuff guys. Shisanyama to celebrate!

Join us in Cavalieri's splendor by clicking the link below to watch his spectacular run.
😀 Also the link for the interview is below.

https://youtu.be/RGeGdYKfots?si=rqe5ItM6nLay87BY
https://youtu.be/yE8nKlU5mqg?si=Hg6j4oI6w92V61ce

13/12/2023

Raceday 13 December
Hollywoodbets greyville poly

Race 4
Quickstar
1400
Number 8
Draw 5
Matt Thackeray

He will probably need this run before he is 100% ready and fit.

Race 5
1200m

Cavalieri
Number 9
Draw 5
Calvin Habib

He prefers a bit further. It's a small field, so he has a chance, but we think he will come on from this run.

Get Carter
Number 5
Draw 2
N Patel

Perfect distance. Good Draw and could be the horse to beat in this race.
Certainly a horse to include in all permutations.

Shout us home

Team MJO
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26/11/2023

What a great last sale of the year! Welcome home to these 5 beauties chosen by our guru!
Thanks to the Bloodstock South Africa for hosting us. To Sandown Stud , Blue Sky Thoroughbreds and Bosworth Stud for these great buys!

Congrats to our owners and friends Scott Gaskell and Desiree De Andrade for some amazing purchases as well and thank you for a lovely day at the Summer Cup.

We look forward to seeing these 2 year olds flourish and be the best they can be!

We are beyond excited!

19/11/2023

Raceday 19th November 2023
Hollywoodbets Scottsville

Race 3
1400m
13:35
*Iron Monger*
Draw 5
Matthew Thackeray

Too short. Prep run for further.

Race 4
1400m MR88
14:10
*El Dante*
Draw 10
Chase Maujean

Part of his prep towards the Christmas Handicap but he will still be very competitive because of his class.

Race 6
1000m MR68
15:20
*Get Carter*
Draw 6
N Nastili

We are hoping for a good run as one of his best runs was over 1000m at Scottsville on the turf.

RACE 7
1600m MR74
15:55
Tobacconist
Draw 10
Matthew Thackeray

Smart fella, he will be ridden cold today, and he seems to enjoy that much more. This is also a prep run. Don't banker him, but include him as he is a smart horse.

Shout us Home Please 🙏

Team MJO
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15/11/2023

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Denver Naicker, Owen Pakkiri

08/11/2023

Raceday 8 November 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack

Race 2
1600m Maiden Handicap
13:35
*Basie Raakvat*
Draw 9
Tristan Godden - 54.5kgs

Has a realistic chance in a weak Maiden Handicap. He will, however, be a much better turf horse.

Race 4
1200m MR77 Handicap
14:50
*Quick Star*
Draw 9
Matthew Thackeray - 57.5kgs

Coming off long break, will come on from this run.

Race 6
1400m MR 65 Handicap
16:00
*Get Carter*
Draw 8
N Nastilli - 49kgs

Coming off long break, he should need this run.

Shout us home! 🙌
Team MJO
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06/11/2023

Raceday 6 November 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Turf

Race 3
2400m
13:50
*Mystique Rouge*
Draw 6
Nicholas Patel - 50.5kgs

Very competitive field against open competition. Filly should stay well. If she can run into the money today, it will give us a good idea that we have a decent staying filly in our hands.
It is always tough first run out of the maidens.

Race 4
FM72 - 1000m
14:25
*Certainly*
Draw 9
Richard Fourie- 61.5kgs

She certainly will run very well today after a good rest! 👍 She is looking stunning. 😍

Race 5
1000m MR80
15:00
*Cavalieri*
Draw 6
Matthew Thackeray - 56.5kgs

Bit on the sharp side for him after his rest. He might need the run. There is a lot of speed in the race, so he will run from behind, which he likes. Test run with blinkers off.

Race 6
1600m FM86
15:35
*Danse Milord*
Draw 1
Serino Moodley - 59.5kgs

She is one of the best runners of the day. If she repeats her last run on the turf, she will take some beating as she ran 2nd to a very highly rated filly.

Race 8
1400m MR78
16:45
*One Irish Rover*
Draw 10
Deryl Daniels - 56.5kgs

He could just need the run today. He is about 90% fit, and this run will bring him on properly for his next outing.

All horses are doing really well, and we always try to do our best. Fingers crossed 🤞 for a great November and a very happy Christmas month! 🎄

Shout us home 🏡 🙌 ❤️
Team MJO
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20/10/2023

Raceday 15 Rocktober 2023!
Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse

Mystique Rouge cruised home in style to win the 1Voucher Maiden Plate 1900m (F&M)!

This gorgeous Mambo in Seattle filly was superbly bred by Clifton Stud and expertly piloted home by the ever capable Serino Moodley ! Congrats to both on this marvelous win!

Thank you to our partners Martie and Mike and congrats on another winner for MJO Racing Stables ! Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Candiese Lenferna Photography and Anneke Akal Kitching for the beautiful photos 📸

Thank you to Hollywood Foundation for a wonderful day out for the Pink Drive. It was glorious to see so many people out in support of this vital charity!
Thank you to Hollywoodbets for their continued support! 🙏

Lastly to MJ for all his hard work and out team at home, Uncle Brahm and Nkalakatha! Our grooms are always in top form and we appreciate the hard work guys!

Please enjoy the links below of the race and interview! We are so blessed 🙌 😇 🙏

https://youtu.be/e2DevdnCIdw?si=8GXb5ZQ75bkBa7zn

https://youtu.be/o7PdpH0hA_U?si=eQxOp2qNM1vzYzVW

15/10/2023

Raceday 15 Rocktober 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Turf

Race 4
14:25
FM98 1600m Handicap
*Danse Milord*
Draw 7
Serino Moodley

Race 5
15:00
1900m Maiden F&M
*Mystique Rouge*
Draw 4
Serino Moodley

Race 6
15:35
1900m Handicap
*Addabar*
Draw 1
Serino Moodley

Preparation has gone to plan for all 3 horses. They are all well and ready for their Rocktober races.

Shout us Home 🏡
Team MJO 🥳🥳🥳🤛🤛🤛💪💪💪🏇🏇🏇

04/10/2023

MJ the MAGICIAN 🎩 🙌

Well done on your first double win!

The man with ice in his veins! Cool as ever. What a legend!

04/10/2023

1 Rocktober 2023 marked a very special day for MJO Racing Stables !

We achieved our 1st ever Double win with these 2 Rockstars, Johnny the Thief and El Dante!

The formidable duo Rocking the ever popular turquoise blue and white of Desiree De Andrade of Mogul Equine South Africa - Hidez South Africa and Scott Gaskell. It was so wonderful to share this day with you both. You are both very special people and your support is so appreciated 💗.
Your kindness knows no boundaries. Thank you!

MJ the MAGICIAN 🎩 wherever you go, magic and smiles ensue. Thank you my darling heart ❤️
It's not often I cry and this provided a good one!

04/10/2023

Raceday 1 Rocktober 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse

Race 4

ROCKTOBER CONTINUES for MJO Racing Stables with the formidable EL DANTE!

The 6 year old son of Wylie Hall, completed the double, winning in true style under the very talented Bernard Fayd'herbe. Thank you Bernard for an unbelievable ride!

Congratulations to Boland Stud and Eugene Freeman for breeding El Dante, we always knew he was our heart horse, and his Markings prove it!

Thank you to Desiree De Andrade and Scott Gaskell for joining us for this special Day and being instrumental in our first double win ever!

Thanks to Mogul Equine South Africa - Hidez South Africa for Dante's compression suit which he traveled so beautifully in to races.

Beautiful photos taken by the talented duo, Candiese Lenferna Photography and Anneke Akal Kitching! Thanks Ladies!

Thanks to Hollywood Foundation for sponsoring the day and Hollywoodbets for your continued support. It is much appreciated.

Thank you to Splash, Dante's caring groom and our team Nkalakatha at home 🏡 ❤️. You guys are unbelievable with your care and support.

MJ ODENDAAL! What can we say? One word! MAGICIAN 🎩 🧙‍♂️!

Please see below links of the race and interview and join us in the happiness and excitement! Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/6P_xmGXa4vs?si=C7N9dlYytuk3RYx2
https://youtu.be/hU_nzLAF-3M?si=0K9BoEgjVzKJB-Pm

04/10/2023

1 Rocktober 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse

RACE 1

MJO Racing Stables started off their Rocktober campaign by opening the meeting with a cracking run and win by Johnny the Thief, a 3 year old Time Thief gelding!
Congratulations to Millstream Farm for breeding this beautiful boy! 😍

Big ups to Richard Fourie for a cracking ride to secure this victory for Desiree De Andrade of Mogul Equine South Africa - Hidez South Africa , Scott Gaskell and MJO Racing Stables! Thank you Richie! 😊

Thank you to Hollywood Foundation for sponsoring such a magic day and to Hollywoodbets for your continued support and sponsorship.

Thanks as per usual go to Candiese Lenferna Photography and Anneke Akal Kitching for the glorious photos. 😀

To Derrick, Johnny's Groom, and our team Nkalakatha and Uncle Brahm, thank you and may the hits keep on rocking!

Well done MJ Odendaal, you had him ripe for tge picking today! What a Rockstar!

Please join us in reliving the victory and our excitement by taking a gander at the below links for the race and interview. Enjoy 😉

https://youtu.be/FaXErTJNG10?si=zptXI6zMcCk6LjPy
https://youtu.be/MPqV_4Ze5Xc?si=VCLNnSrr2U1iwg6w

04/10/2023

Raceday 4 Rocktober 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack

Race 7
15:30
*Impartial*
1800m MR65
Draw 8
Athandiwe Mgudlwa

If he settles and sees out the trip, he could run a nice race as MJ has always thought he could stay.
Mentally, he is a difficult customer.

Race 9
16:39
*Basie Raakvat*
1600m Maiden
Draw 6
Brevan Plaatjies

He needs to show big improvement today to keep his career intact. Patience is wearing thin.

Shout us home 🏡 🙌 ❤️

Team MJO

02/10/2023

El Dante arriving at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in his Hidez Compression suit, sponsored by Mogul Equine South Africa - Hidez South Africa Thank you!

Isn't he just stunning?

He just loves his compression suit and we love how chilled and relaxed he is traveling in it!

Further proof IT WORKS, he went out to win his 1600m with ease!

01/10/2023

Raceday 1 ROCKTOBER 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville

Race1
12:45
1600m Maiden Plate
*Johnny The Thief*
Richard Fourie
Draw 6

Race 4
14:30
1600m MR72 Handicap
*El Dante*
Bernard Hayd'Herbe
Draw 1

Race 8
16:45
1400m MR72 Handicap
*One Irish Rover*
Trent Mayhew
Draw 4

All 3 horses are in a very good space and are all ready to win today. 🏆

Shout us home 🏡 🙌 ❤️

Team MJO

25/09/2023

Raceday 25 Sept 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack

Race 4
*INGAKARA*
14:25
1600m
Draw 8
Serino Moodley

He has been a consistent earner but can be unreliable at times.
We have fitted blinkers to make her a bit sharper.
We are hoping to earn a check.

Race 5
*Tobacconist*
15:00
1600m
Draw 2
Brevan Plaatjies

Smart horse but still maturing and will get better through the season.
Running in a tough field so we can get a good idea of where to place him in the right races for the Durban season.

A place Double at Big Odds is worth having a dabble on.

Shout us home!

Team MJO 🏇 🏇 🏇 🐎🐎🐎

14/09/2023

Such a lovely surprise from Desiree De Andrade and Mogul Equine, sponsoring this beautiful compression suit for El Dante!

Can't wait to try it on him and reap all the benefits of this marvelous product!

Thank you so very much! It is so appreciated!

10/09/2023

Raceday 10 September 2023
Hollywoodbets Scottsville

Race 4
1000m Maiden
14:20
Number 1
Mighty Rain
Trent Mayhew

Changed his work pattern.
Starting back from scratch over 1000m.
An improved race will be appreciated.

Race 5
1750m FM Maiden Plate
14:55
Number 9
Ana Noba
Trent Mayhew

This filly has not fully recovered after her wind op.
She has run her best races at PMB.
For obvious breathing reasons, we are dropping her to the back and hope Trent can slowly move her to the front at the right time.

Race 8
1200m MR 88
16:40
Draw 12
El Dante
Matthew Thackeray

I'm excited to see the big fella back. 🙌
He needs match fitness and should need the run, although he is very talented.
He might need the run today, but we can look forward to a horse with amazing ability! 👏

Shout us home

Team MJO

10/09/2023

Happy birthday Martin Ball! 🎂
Hope you have a magic day Mate!

Happy Birthday to KZN Head Riding Master Mr Martin Ball 🥳 We wish you a wonderful day and year ahead!

Photography courtesy of Candiese Lenferna Photography 📷

10/09/2023

Great evening! Thanks to all.

It's very important to help these lads start their careers properly, and for that they need mentorship and support.