MIKE de Kock visits Mauritzfontein Stud a few times a year, here he is with Form Bloodstock’s Jehan Malherbe looking at yearlings on the Kimberley farm by invitation of Jessica Slack on Monday.

“It’s always nice to take a short break here to look at the farm’s yearlings,” said Mike.

Many of the stable’s champions were born and raised at Mauritzfontein, including Horse Chestnut, Dog Wood and Monyela.