News Briefs

January 26, 2021

Two more, at Turffontein

The stable has enjoyed a decent month of January, and Port Key, followed by Risk Taker, won at Turffontein on Saturday. RACE 1, MR86 HANDICAP, 2600m […]
January 17, 2021
In Limbo wins. (JC Photos).

The stars aligned for In Limbo

IN Limbo, the full-sister to Hawwaam and half-sister to Rainbow Bridge and Golden Ducat, exited the Maiden ranks with a workmanlike success over Bright Eyed Girl […]
January 10, 2021

Griffiths and De Kock have their ducks in a row!

Seeking potential race track stars at the Magic Millions Sale in Australia’s Gold Coast this week were Mathew de Kock and Robbie Griffiths. “The third guy […]
December 30, 2020

Jockeys Association wants NHA in court

THE Jockeys Association of South Africa is in the process of launching an Urgent Court Application against the National Horseracing Authority (NHA), following the NHA’s refusal […]
December 22, 2020
Laura and Brian de Villiers, 2011. (supplied).

RIP: Laura De Villiers

WE regret to report that Laura Anne de Villiers, wife of our late co-worker and stable friend Brian de Villiers, sadly passed away on 15 December. […]
December 14, 2020

Sales season at Griffiths/De Kock

ROBBIE Griffiths and Mathew de Kock have been looking at horses this year since the moment farm visits were permitted and are excited for the upcoming […]
December 11, 2020
Frosted Gold.

Two Cape runners are fit and well

MIKE de Kock is in Cape Town to saddle Due Diligence in the Gr1 WSB Cape Fillies Guineas and Frosted Gold in the Gr2 Green Point […]
November 29, 2020
Mount Pleasant, physically fine.

Mount Pleasant returned sound and well

“I’ve been scratching my head, I am battling to explain this run,” said Mike de Kock after Mount Pleasant (3-4 favourite) had finished unplaced in Saturday’s […]
November 26, 2020
La Pietra wins.

Mat’s first Melbourne winner

SOUTH African trainer Mathew de Kock celebrated his first Melbourne winner as Pierro mare La Pietra won her maiden at the seventh attempt, foiling a confident […]