De Kock Racing is a new partnership between the father and son team of Mike and Mathew de Kock. The partnership will operate from both Randjesfontein in Johannesburg and Summerveld in Durban for a powerful collaboration on home turf. 

Mathew’s return to South Africa from Australia is aligned with the stable’s long-term objective of reclaiming its position as a competitor on the international racing stage.

Mathew will initially be based full-time at De Kock Racing’s Randjesfontein Barn, while Mike oversees operations from Summerveld. However, they’re keeping their plans flexible. This will enable them to devote quality time to horses at both centres. A satellite string in Cape Town will also be considered in time to come.

Mike is devoted to continue the De Kock legacy. He will slowly be taking a back seat, oversee the transition and help Mathew to set up yards in other parts of the world so that the stable can compete in suitable races.

Mathew said: “There's a lot of investments happening in South Africa. The sales this year were record highs, so there seems to be a buzz around South African racing and our quarantine protocols have eased. Things are looking bright for the future, and we look forward to welcoming new and established patrons to the stable.”

De Kock Racing believes in the strategy of “complete fitness” with meticulous attention to detail. Mike’s stable has consistently kept a winning strike rate of 15-20% for the last 30 years.

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