Lucky Houdalakis Racing Stables

14/05/2026

PRINCESS OF ALL, our little tiny Captain Of All filly, showed her big heart today when giving us a double on the day and Winning her Maiden in fine style over the Vaal 1000m trip under a good ride by Craig Zackey👌🤩 Super congrats to Owner /Breeder Heinrich Rix and his Stonehill Stud💪👏 Well done to our sponsors Indigo Heath and to our Team back home🤗👌

14/05/2026

SHERIFF BILL BROWN, our 2yo Buffalo Bill Gelding, made it back to back WINS, when running on strongly over the Vaal Mile today under a good ride by Keagan De Melo👌🤩 Super congrats to partners Arun Chadha and Warne Rippon of Assm Racing Syndicate and Laurence Wernars and Family👏💪. Well done to Breeders Hemel 'N Aarde Stud, our sponsors Indigo Health and our Team back home👍🤗

07/05/2026

FRERE JACQUES, our 4yo Louis The King gelding, coming back from a long lay off, bounced back strong, running on strongly under a great ride by Craig Zackey to WIN his 2nd Career Race by 4 lengths.👌🤩 Super congrats to partners Annabel & Terry Andrews and David Shawe💪 Well done to Breeder Titanium Racing, our sponsor Indigo Health and our Team back home🤗👏

30/04/2026

TOP SECRET, our 2yo Gimmethegreenlight Filly, having her first Career start today over the 1160m trip, although green in the running, got it together under a great ride by Craig Zackey and came with a late charge to WIN her Maiden in fine style🤩👏 Super congrats to Owner David Shawe👌💪 Well done to Breeders Varsfontein Stud, our sponsor Indigo Health and our Team🤩👌

19/04/2026

BEST CANDIDATE, our 3yo Querari gelding, coming back from a bit of a break and first run as a gelding, flew late under a brilliant ride by Craig Zackey to scoop his Maiden Victory and give us a double on the Day👌👏 Super congrats to owner David Shawe 🥂👏 Well done to Breeders Lammerskraal Stud, our sponsor Indigo Health and our Team at home🤗🤩

19/04/2026

SHERIFF BILL BROWN, our 2yo Buffalo Bill Cody gelding, stormed away from them over the 1400m trip to WIN his Maiden going away under a well judged ride by Keagan De Melo👌🤩 Super congrats to Partners Arun Chadha and Warne Rippon of ASSM Racing and to Laurence Wernars and Family👌👏 Well done to Breeders Hemel N Aarde, our Sponsor Indigo Health and our Team back home🤗

12/04/2026

DRACHENFUTTER, our 2yo Hawwaam Filly, fought on gamely over the 1160m event at Turffontein today to WIN her Maiden in just her 3rd start under a very good ride by Chase Maujean👏🤩 Super congrats to ASSM Racing Syndicate, Arun Chadha and Warne Rippon👌 Well done to Breeders Millstream Farm, our sponsor Indigo Health and our Team at home🤗

08/04/2026

01/04/2026

BOB'S YOUR UNCLE, our 6yo Royal Mo gelding, stayed on well to snag his 8th Career WIN under a strong ride by Craig Zackey💪 super congrats to partners Milly Miliotis, Ashley McNabb, Heinrich Rix, Coenie Strydom and Lucky👏👏🤩 Well done to Breeder Mrs Patricia Divine, our sponsor Indigo Health and our Team at home🤩

15/03/2026

Today we say goodbye to a valued member of the Lucky Houdalakis Racing family.

Vic Moore, our long-time Assistant Trainer, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer. Over the past year his health declined quickly, but Vic faced it with the same quiet strength and determination that defined his life.

Vic was part of our team for the past 12 years and was the definition of reliable. A true horseman and an old-school professional, he very rarely missed a day’s work unless he was truly “man down” or in hospital. Horses were his life, and he cared deeply for every one of them.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Vic rode as a jockey and later trained before joining our team. In many ways he was cut from the same cloth as the old racing men – quiet, steady, and completely dedicated to the job.

Outside the stables, Vic adored his family. He was incredibly proud of his daughter Kerry, his son Rory, his grandchildren, and of course Chase, who he loved cheering home whenever he raced. In his downtime you would often find him playing a bit of online poker.

Vic may have been a quiet man, but he was an integral part of our yard and will be deeply missed by everyone who worked alongside him.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

Rest easy, Vic. Thank you for everything you gave to the horses and to our team.