Having operated previously as a remount station for the British Army during the Boer War, Mauritzfontein was bought by Harry and Bridget Oppenheimer in 1945. The couple became involved in horse racing shortly after the war, in the 1940s. Kimberley was headquarters of the De Beers Mining Company, of which Harry Oppenheimer was Chairman, and was represented by Oppenheimer in Parliament, a seat which he held from 1948 to 1957.
A dynasty through the ages
Mauritzfontein is only 15 minutes from the centre of Kimberley, so it seemed the perfect place to build their home from home and begin their breeding operations. In 1951, Mauritzfontein imported its first stallion, Janus who was by Pharis and had been a top-class racehorse in France. Janus was the sire of Tiger Fish (Durban July Handicap), Open Sea and Ellation. He also sired Baccarat and Dame de Coeur- both of whom where back to back winners of the Oaks (1962-62).
Stallions
Stakes Winners Bred
Stay up to date
Danon Platina filly wins on debut Mauritzfontein’s resident sire Danon Platina looks to have come up with another smart sort in the form of Tudor Rose. The latter made the…
Mauritzfontein’s G1 winning stallion Danon Platina enjoyed a fine few days this week. On Wednesday, Danon Platina was responsible for three winners at Fairview, and the following day the son…
Mauritzfontein’s blue blooded stallion Danon Platina was responsible for three winners at Fairview on Wednesday. The son of Deep Impact went close to having a four-timer with Danon Platina filly…
Summer Pudding and the Celtic Sea!
Success for Mauritzfontein
We're On Instagram
Gimme A Nother
Gimme A Nother made a triumphant return to the races when capturing the Gr.3 Eatontown Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday. Returning from a nine-month absence, the six-year-old mare settled just off the pace before quickening impressively and drawing clear to score by 3½ lengths.
The victory was a testament to the outstanding work of Graham Motion and his team in preparing her to win at Graded level off such a lengthy break.
Congratulations to Graham Motion, Jorge Ruiz and the entire team on a fantastic training and riding performance.
Gimme A Nother
Gimme A Another (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) x Nother Russia by Tiger Ridge (USA) takes out the Gr.3 Eatontown Stakes at Monmouth Park
Kleinzee
Kleinzee (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) x Diamond Coast (IRE) by Cape Cross (IRE)) made it three wins on the bounce with another impressive performance. Ridden patiently by Eduan Muller, she travelled comfortably before quickening smartly and putting the race beyond doubt, drawing clear to win by 4.75 lengths.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Eduan Muller
Congratulations to Alan Greeff, Team Halo and Eduan Muller on a superb result.
📸 @pauline_herman
📖 The KZN Catalogue is out!
Don’t forget to check out our yearlings online.
🔗 Link in bio.
Fantine
Fantine (Hawwaam x Amazing Grace by Spectrum (IRE)) put it all together over 1400m at Fairview on Friday. Given a peach of a ride by Richard Fourie, she ran on well to score by 1¾ lengths and register a deserved victory.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Congratulations to Richard Fourie, Alan Greeff and his team on the victory.
📸 @pauline_herman
Dupont Emerald
Dupont Emerald (Querari x Ubiquitous Mantle (IRE) by Alhaarth (IRE)) produced a game performance to record back-to-back victories over 1400m at Fairview. She is now a three-time winner with five placings from ten starts.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Charles Ndlovu
Well done to Alan Greeff and his team, and to Charles Ndlovu for a well-judged ride.
📸 @pauline_herman
Menagerie
Menagerie (Rafeef x Variety by Var) was a well-deserved winner over 1200m at Greyville today. Having finished second in the Gr.3 Strelitzia Stakes at her previous start, she took control of the race from the outset and made every yard of the running, proving too strong throughout.
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Congratulations to Stuart Ferrie, Sean Veale and their team.
📸 @candieselenfernaphotography
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” - Winston Churchill
📸 @chase_liebenberg
