Owner of the Month – Cazzleigh Mooloo
After winning the first race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on 19 June 2024 with WAY TO BURN on the polytrack, The Racehorse Owners Association was thrilled to catch up with, and learn more about the owners of DJ Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd whose nominee and son of DJ Jazzy D, Cazzleigh Mooloo, also known as DJ Cazzy, is our ROA Owner of the Month.
Cazzleigh’s journey into horseracing began when he was just eight years old. His father purchased a racehorse named FIRST IMPRESSION (MODEL MAN (SAF) x FINAL PRINT) trained by Garth Puller who won three out of his first five starts and seemed to be a smart colt. Despite this early success, Jazzy D decided to sell the horse and took a break from racehorse ownership, although he remained an avid follower of the sport. In August 2021, a spontaneous visit to the BSA two-year-old sale reignited their passion for racing and it was there that DJ Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd was born, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter for the family. Cazzleigh and his father were thrilled to become the first in their family to own racehorses, especially after racing has been loved by the family for generations and they had always enjoyed attending at Turffontein, a dream come true for both of them, and Cazzleigh added that they are so blessed to be able to experience this now.
They currently own 12 horses, 8 of these being in training and 4 babies who are still on the farm. Most of their string is raced in partnerships, and they are grateful to have amazing partners who are like family to them. The majority of their horses are trained by Garth Puller and some by Weiho Marwing, these are stabled in KwaZulu Natal for the current season. Highveld trainers include Sean Tarry and Alec Laird, and in Gqeberha they have horses trained by Kelly Mitchley.
When asked what they enjoy most about being at the racecourse, Cazzleigh mentioned that it brings the family together, as they may not see one another for months, a trip to the racecourse certainly and almost always brings everyone together again. They have also enjoyed the love received from the punters who shout their horses’ home. Cazzleigh says the feeling of having a winner is indescribable and addictive and a feeling nobody can easily forget.
The family’s most memorable victory is when MY LADY SOUL (MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF) x WINTER WOOD (SAF)) broke her maiden, this was the first time the entire family was on course and the feeling was incredible. As with many aspiring owners, Cazzleigh says they wish to own a champion racehorse and win graded races. They always aspire to achieve at a greater level. He added that they do not necessarily want a massive string of horses and try to keep quality over quantity. Cazzleigh and his father believe in “staying in their own lane”, learning from their mistakes, and enjoying every step of the journey.
Cazzleigh and Jazzy D specialize in entertainment and music production, and they create large scale nightlife events for audiences globally. This has provided them with great success as they have filled venues within South Africa and even as far as Australia and New Zealand.
Being a member of the ROA for just over a year, Cazzleigh enjoys the bonus incentives, adding that they are worth it, and appreciates that there is always support available from the office. They also enjoy perks like the preferential private suite hire which enhancestheir racing experience, making racedays even more enjoyable and exclusive.
We wish DJ Jazzy D and Cazzleigh all the best for the remainder of the season, we thank them for their continuous support, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for DJ Jazzy D Racing.
