Holding Thumbs
(SAF)About
Holding Thumbs is a 5-year-old horse from South Africa trained by Glen Kotzen. It is sired by Vercingetorix and out of Withbatedbreath. The horse has won 7 races in its career. On December 7th, 2024, at Kenilworth, Holding Thumbs achieved its most significant victory in the Cape Summer Stayers Handicap (listed), worth $135,300. The horse has been profitable for bettors, offering a 15% return on investment if backed throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville 14-Jun-25 m R7 $66,491 (of $332,502), Winning Time: 02:29.210, SP: 13/2 | C Little 57.6kg 1.25L | 2 (8) |
| Greyville 24-May-25 2400m GOOD R5 Hcp $10,677 (of $133,594), Winning Time: 02:29.050, SP: 7/2 | S Veale 58.5kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (8) |
| Greyville 10-May-25 1900m GOOD R7 (of $296,875), Winning Time: 01:55.380, SP: 6/1 | S Veale 55.8kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 12 (14) |
| Kenilworth 16-Mar-25 2400m GOOD R7 $118,746 (of $118,750), Winning Time: 02:31.310, SP: 11/4 | S Veale 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Kenilworth 15-Feb-25 2000m SOFT R7 $110,001 (of $110,000), Winning Time: 02:00.050, SP: 11/8 | S Veale 54kg | 1 (7) |
| Kenilworth 04-Jan-25 2500m GOOD R8 $56,992 (of $180,189), Winning Time: 02:35.250, SP: 5/2 | S Veale 52.2kg 1.75L | 2 (11) |
| Kenilworth 07-Dec-24 2500m SOFT R8 Hcp $133,742 (of $135,300), Winning Time: 02:38.530, SP: 5/2 | S Veale 56.7kg | 1 (6) |
| Kenilworth 09-Nov-24 2500m GOOD R5 $21,389 (of $135,300), Winning Time: 02:55.000, SP: 5/1 | S Hlengwa 49.9kg 1.50L | 3 (9) |
| Fairview 25-Oct-24 2000m GOOD R8 (of $221,285), Winning Time: 02:01.040, SP: 7/2 | J V Merwe 52.2kg, Cd 0 2.75L | 6 (13) |
| Fairview 11-Oct-24 1600m GOOD R4 Hcp $66,242 (of $67,018), Winning Time: 01:37.520, SP: 4/6 | D Schwarz 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Durbanville 10-Sep-24 1600m GOOD R6 (of $81,243), Winning Time: 01:37.340, SP: evens | D Schwarz 55.3kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 6 (7) |
| Durbanville 17-Aug-24 1600m GOOD R5 $71,251 (of $71,250), Winning Time: 01:38.260, SP: 5/2 | D Schwarz 59.9kg | 1 (11) |
| Kenilworth 03-Aug-24 1600m SOFT R9 $71,251 (of $71,250), Winning Time: 01:42.440, SP: 9/4 | D Schwarz 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Kenilworth 22-Jun-24 2200m SOFT R10 $5,010 (of $62,500), Winning Time: 02:18.290, SP: 11/4 | R Khathi 59.9kg, Cd 0 7.50L | 4 (8) |
| Kenilworth 11-Jun-24 1800m SOFT R8 (of $84,375), Winning Time: 01:53.690, SP: 14/1 | A Arries 55.3kg, Cd 0 4.75L | 7 (9) |
| Kenilworth 11-May-24 1600m GOOD R6 (of $80,312), Winning Time: 01:42.840, SP: 9/2 | R Khathi 55.3kg, Cd 0 6.75L | 6 (9) |
| Kenilworth 05-Mar-24 1600m GOOD R7 (of $81,100) Barrier 7, SP: 11/2 | M Mjoka 60.3kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 6 (13) |
| Kenilworth 27-Jan-24 1800m GOOD R3 (of $236,542) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:51.500, SP: 11/2 | M Yeni 54kg, Cd 0 5.25L | 9 (13) |
| Kenilworth 27-Dec-23 1600m GOOD R6 Md $53,447 (of $60,826) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:40.000, SP: 4/1 | R Danielson 59.9kg | 1 (16) |
| Kenilworth 02-Dec-23 1199m GOOD R3 Md $2,845 (of $71,250) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:11.640, SP: 12/1 | R Danielson 59.9kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 5 (16) |