Horse Chestnut

March 2, 2024

Horse Chestnut, his security detail and a paint truck

This Saturday, the thundering hooves of champions will once again grace the hallowed grounds of Turffontein, as the G1 HF Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes over 1600m […]
December 24, 2021

A top read, first time on Kindle

Twenty-One years have passed since Horse Chestnut’s retirement from racing.  Much has happened since then. South African racing experienced a corporate metamorphosis, new leaders appeared on […]
February 6, 2017

Well-related CPYS buy

FORM Bloodstock bought this colt by Horse Chestnut from Limerick, by Fort
February 21, 2015

One of our gifts to the world…

THE death of Horse Chestnut on Thursday, 19 February, has brought deep sadness
January 9, 2015

Some dig the sand; some dont!

DIANE and Mathew de Kock were thinking of shipping a copy of their “Advanced Sand
April 23, 2014

Every family has a dilly one!

MIKE de Kock saddled a first stakes winner for his wife Diane when the 25-1
October 25, 2013

A tribute to the grand Mrs O

SOUTH African racing’s First Lady, Bridget Oppenheimer has died, aged 92
October 9, 2012

Nathan Kotzen interview

NATHAN Kotzen is a long standing member of the powerful Mike de Kock team. 
February 22, 2012

SA Triple Crown Time!

WHILE only one horse has won the SASCOC SA Triple Crown since it was introduced