CAN WE CALL HIM THE GREATEST EVER IN SA??????

Has Mike De Kock earned the title of the greatest trainer in S A or even in the world,as he conqueors all the top race meetings by winning all the grade 1 races that he manages to enter.He deserves all the respect as a trainer,and he is also close to winning the voyager mile candidate as he jets his way around the world in pursuit of stardom.So far his only outstanding achievement is his lack of entries to NGONG,hopefully he does not have sleepless nights about that.So in my opinion to overtake the mighty Mr Terrence Millard a true legend, i salute Mike De Kock,for his outstanding achievements.May he have to build a new house for his grade won trophies.

Racing UK are touting him as possibly the best trainer in the world as he has had winners all over and thus can prepare his horses to run on any track under any conditions and anywhere in the world. But lest not forget tthat ultimatley its the animal of this game that is king.

It goes to show that once you've mastered your craft under SA conditions, jockey or trainer, the world is your oyster.

I think the African bred horse may have a similar edge should we ever conquer the AHS stigma.

Well, maybe excepting those bottomless surfaces you find in the UK.

a world class sprinter would probably be final piece of puzzle, hopefully JJ can help with that?

maybe even the greatest ever south african:)

World class sprinter? Okay, so we haven't had a Gr1 winning one abroad but bad luck and timing probably have a bit to do with that. National Currency showed what we can produce.

Agree though that JJ should be able to help with that.

Answer to yr question Zoro...Yes!

100% YES!!!

Hey Jamster we missing you mate..when u coming over again?

Contemplating doing 'The Met'!

Dependant on work/cashflow situ - I'm already off for a week mid-Feb, carnivale' so things need to materilise and fast - lol!

Otherwise it'll prob be late March?

Ouzo Oz and gang - I'll have one or three 4/u guys come xmas/NY - hic!

cheers, Jim.

Look what he has achieved with the Coolmore discards.
Simply brilliant. Makes Aidan O Brien look a bit oridinary

see mikes south african stats www.formgrids.com/subscriber/fgTrainerHi...=Mike%20de%20Kock,ZA