Mike de Kock

Mike de Kock
OccupationTrainer
Born (1964-02-14) February 14, 1964 (age 60)
Alberton, South Africa
Career wins3,400+ (ongoing)
Major racing wins
South Africa Feature Race wins:
Durban July (2002, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2022)
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, 2021, 2024)
SA Derby (1999, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2021)
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)

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 139. He has trained over 3,600 winners who have won in South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom[1] and the USA.[2]

De Kock has been champion trainer 8 times.[3] In his career he has trained 133 Grade 1 winners, 148 Grade 2 winners, and 98 Grade 3 winners.

  1. ^ "De Kock's skills on show with Warsaw". The Independent. 26 August 2008. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. 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.