Mike de Kock
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 14, 1964 Alberton, South Africa |
| Occupation | Trainer |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Career wins | 3,400+ (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: South African Triple Tiara Race wins: International Stakes wins: | |
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.