Mike de Kock

Mike de Kock (born February 14, 1964) is a South African racehorse trainer. He currently holds the South African record for most Grade 1 wins by a trainer with 126. He has trained over 3,400 winners who have won in South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom[1] and the USA.[2]

Mike de Kock
OccupationTrainer
Born (1964-02-14) February 14, 1964
Alberton, South Africa
Career wins3,400+ (ongoing)
Major racing wins
South Africa Feature Race wins:
Durban July (2002, 2004, 2010, 2011)
Sun Met (1999, 2000, 2012)
Summer Cup (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010)

South African Triple Crown Race wins:
SA Classic (2004, 2009, 2017, 2019)
SA Derby (1999, 2004, 2009, 2010)
Gauteng Guineas (2008, 2011, 2012, 2017)
Cape Guineas (1999, 2002, 2003, 2015, 2018)

South African Triple Tiara Race wins:
SA Fillies Classic (2005, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018)
SA Oaks (2015)
Gauteng Fillies Guineas (2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019)
Cape Fillies Guineas (2003, 2012, 2014)

International Stakes wins:
Al Quoz Sprint (2013)
Dubai Duty Free (2003, 2004)
Jebel Hatta (2012, 2014)
Sheema Classic (2008)
Hong Kong Champions Mile (2014)
Hong Kong Cup (2008)
QEII Cup (2006, 2008)

Singapore Cup (2010)

De Kock has been champion trainer 8 times.[3] In his career he has trained 124 Grade 1 winners, 147 Grade 2 winners, and 96 Grade 3 winners.

Awards

Mike de Dock has been awarded Champion Trainer of South Africa at the annual Equus Awards on seven occasions.[4][5]

Grade 1 Winners

A list of all the Grade 1 winners trained by Mike de Kock.

NoYearRaceCountryHorseJockey
11989Administrator's Champion StakesEvening MistTobie van Booma
21995Gold ChallengeRecord EdgeKarl Neisius
31997Gosforth Park ClassicPatchouli DancerJeff Lloyd
41997First National Bank 1600Record EdgeKarl Neisius
51997Skeaping Champion StakesRecord EdgeKarl Neisius
61997KZN GuineasGolden HoardKarl Neisius
71997Premier's Champion StakesRarotonga TreatyPiere Strydom
81998Skeaping Champion StakesGolden HoardWeichong Marwing
91998Gold ChallengeGolden HoardWeichong Marwing
101998Garden Province StakesSpook ExpressWeichong Marwing
111998Champion StakesGolden HoardWeichong Marwing
121998November HandicapSmart MoneyWeichong Marwing
131999Paddock StakesDog WoodWeichong Marwing
141999Cape GuineasHorse ChestnutWeichong Marwing
151999J&B MetHorse ChestnutWeichong Marwing
161999Cape DerbyDog WoodWeichong Marwing
171999Gosforth Park ClassicHorse ChestnutWeichong Marwing
181999First National Bank 1600Smart MoneyWeichong Marwing
191999Skeaping Champion StakesFort DefianceWeichong Marwing
201999SA DerbyHorse ChestnutWeichong Marwing
212000J&B MetBadger's CoastGuillermo Figueroa
222000Daily News 2000Badger's CoastPiere Strydom
232000Ipi Tombe Challenge*Kimberley MinePaul Devlin
242000Summer CupDelta FormGuillermo Figueroa
252001Garden Province StakesVelvet GreenWeichong Marwing
262001Champions CupInglesideKevin Shea
272001Summer CupInglesideKevin Shea
282002Paddock StakesEscoleta FitzKevin Shea
292002Cape GuineasFlight AlertKevin Shea
302002Gold BowlKellyWeichong Marwing
312002Woolavington CupIpi TombeKevin Shea
322002Vodacom Durban JulyIpi TombeKevin Shea
332002Garden Province StakesEscoleta FitzKevin Shea
342003Cape GuineasDomino ManKevin Shea
352003Dubai Duty FreeIpi TombeKevin Shea
362003Summer CupWolf WhistleKevin Shea
372003Cape Fillies GuineasEmerald BeautyKevin Shea
382004Paddock StakesAngelinaJannie Bekker
392004Dubai Duty FreeRight Approach (Dead-Heat)Weichong Marwing
402004SA ClassicGreys InnKevin Shea
412004Horse Chestnut 1600Domino ManWeichong Marwing
422004SA DerbyGreys InnWeichong Marwing
432004Vodacom Durban JulyGreys InnAnthony Delpech
442005SA Fillies ClassicIridescenceWeichong Marwing
452005Gold MedallionCarnadoreWeichong Marwing
462005Woolavington CupIridescenceWeichong Marwing
472005Summer CupIlha Da VitoriaWeichong Marwing
482006Empress Club StakesFair MaidenWeichong Marwing
492006Horse Chestnut 1600Ilha Da VitoriaKevin Shea
502006QEII CupIridescenceWeichong Marwing
512006Premiers Champion StakesKildonanWeichong Marwing
522006Champions CupEqual ImageWeichong Marwing
532007Empress Club StakesLittle Miss MagicWeichong Marwing
542007Allan Robertson Fillies ChampionshipRat BuranaWeichong Marwing
552007Golden Horse SprintKildonanWeichong Marwing
562007Golden SlipperGilded MinaretWeichong Marwing
572007Garden Province StakesBold EllinoreWeichong Marwing
582007Canon Gold Cuphundering StarJohnny Geroudis
592008Dubai Sheema ClassicSun ClassiqueKevin Shea
602008QEII CupArchipenkoKevin Shea
612008SA Fillies SprintRat BuranaAnthony Delpech
622008Golden HorseshoeForest PathAnthony Delpech
632008Premiers Champion StakesRocks OffKevin Shea
642008Summer CupRudraKevin Shea
652008Hong Kong CupEagle MountainKevin Shea
662009SA ClassicForest PathRaymond Danielson
672009SA DerbyBouquet GarniAnthony Delpech
682009Woolavington StakesZirconeumKevin Shea
692009Golden HorseshoeMusirAnthony Delpech
702009Thekwini StakesLavernaAnthony Delpech
712009Paddock StakesMother RussiaAnton Marcus
722010Majorca StakesGluweinAnthony Delpech
732010Empress Club StakesMother RussiaAnton Marcus
742010SA Fillies ClassicHere To Win (BRZ)Anthony Delpech
752010SA DerbyIrish FlameKevin Shea
762010Singapore CupLizard's DesireKevin Shea
772010Daily NewsIrish FlameKevin Shea
782010Golden SlipperMahboobaKevin Shea
792010Vodacom Durban JulyBold SilvanoAnthony Delpech
802010Garden Province StakesHere To Win (BRZ)Anthony Delpech
812010Canon Gold CupAncestral ForeKevin Shea
822010Sansui Summer CupFlirtationRandall Simons
832011Queen's PlateMother RussiaAnton Marcus
842011SA Fillies ClassicIguguAnthony Delpech
852011Woolavington StakesIguguAnthony Delpech
862011Vodacom Durban JulyIguguAnthony Delpech
872011Thekwini StakesAmaneeKevin Shea
882012J&B MetIguguAnthony Delpech
892012Jebel HattaMasterofhounds (USA)Kevin Shea
902012Empress Club StakesEuropa PointAnton Marcus
912012SA NurserySoft Falling RainAnton Marcus
922012President's Champion ChallengeEuropa PointAnthony Delpech
932012Woolavington StakesViva MariaAnthony Delpech
942012Durban Golden SlipperRumyaAnthony Delpech
952012Cape Fillies GuineasRumyaAnthony Delpech
962013Al Quoz SprintShea SheaChristophe Soumillon
972013Daily News 2000VercingetorixAnthony Delpech
982014Jebel HattaVercingetorixChristophe Soumillon
992014Hong Kong Champions MileVariety ClubAnton Marcus
1002014Allan Robertson Fillies ChampionshipAlboran SeaMuzi Yeni
1012014Cape Fillies GuineasMajmuAnthony Delpech
1022015Cape Flying ChampionshipAlboran SeaWeichong Marwing
1032015Cape DerbyErtijaalGavin Lerena
1042015Empress Club StakesMajmuAnthony Delpech
1052015Computaform SprintAlboran SeaAnthony Delpech
1062015SA OaksPine PrincessAnthony Delpech
1072015Allan Robertson ChampionshipEntisaarJohnny Geroudis
1082015Gold CupWild OneAnthony Delpech
1092015Cape GuineasNoah From GoaAnthony Delpech
1102017SA Fillies ClassicOrchid IslandAnthony Delpech
1112017Empress Club StakesNother RussiaCraig Zackey
1122017SA ClassicHeavenly BlueCallan Murray
1132017SA NurseryMustaaqueemCallan Murray
1142017Computaform SprintRafeefCallan Murray
1152018Empress Club StakesNother RussiaCraig Zackey
1162018SA Fillies ClassicTakingthepeaceCallan Murray
1172018Premier's Champion StakesSoqratRandall Simons
1182018Cape GuineasSoqratRandall Simons
1192019Cape DerbyAtyaabDiego De Gouveia
1202019Horse Chestnut StakesSoqratRandall Simons
1212019SA ClassicHawwaamGavin Lerena
1222019Premiers Champions ChallengeHawwaamAnton Marcus
1232019Daily News 2000HawwaamAnton Marcus
1242020Cartier Paddock StakesQueen SupremeCallan Murray
1252020Horse Chestnut StakesHawwaamCallan Murray
1262020Premiers Champions ChallengeHawwaamCallan Murray

References

  1. "De Kock's skills on show with Warsaw". The Independent. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 26 August 2008.
  2. "Groundbreaking globetrotter Mike de Kock uses Champions Mile win as blueprint for Kentucky Derby glory". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. "Mike de Kock". Sporting Post. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  4. "Mike, Diane awarded at Equus". Mike de Kock Racing. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  5. "2007-2008 Equus Awards". news.tabonline.co.za.
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