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 143. He has trained over 3,600 winners, who have won in South Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the US.

De Kock has been champion trainer eight times. He has trained 141 Grade 1 winners, 159 Grade 2 winners, and 102 Grade 3 winners.

On 1 February 2025, De Kock began officially training in partnership with his son Mathew following the latter's return to South Africa from Australia.

On 27 July 2025, de Kock was inducted into the South African Hall of Fame for his achievements and contributions to the sport of horse racing in South Africa.

Awards

De Kock has been awarded Champion Trainer of South Africa at the annual Equus Awards on seven occasions.

Grade 1 Winners

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

De Kock holds the record for the most Grade 1 Summer Cup victories with nine wins (three of them when the race was known as the Champion Stakes).

Winners trained in partnership with son Mathew de Kock.