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.ย 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- ย both of whom where back to back winners of the Oaks (1962-62).
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Danon Platina filly wins on debut Mauritzfonteinโs resident sire Danon Platina looks to have come up with another smart sort in the form of Tudor Rose. The latter made the…
Mauritzfonteinโs 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…
Mauritzfonteinโs 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…
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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.
๐ธ @candieselenfernaphotography
โThere is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a manโ - Winston Churchill
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Flower Island
Flower Island (Rafeef (AUS) x Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)) made it two wins from two starts with another impressive performance over 1160m at Turffontein on Sunday. Following an eye-catching debut victory, the filly again showed plenty of class, settling just behind the leaders before quickening away smartly to score by two lengths with plenty in hand.
Trainer: Mike & Matthew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Congratulations to our partners in this lovely filly, Messrs M F de Kock, C S Haynes, G Ragunan, Mrs N P Malherbe & Fieldspring Racing, as well as the entire team involved.
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Green Isle
Green Isle (Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) x Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)) was drawn widest of all today over the 1900m at Fairview. She settled just behind the pace before finishing strongly down the centre of the polytrack to win by ยผ length. She has now recorded her sixth career victory.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Charles Ndlovu
Congratulations to Alan Greeff, his team, and Charles Ndlovu on another fabulous result.
๐ธ @pauline_herman
Happy Motherโs Day ๐ธ
To all the mothers who shape each new generation - today we celebrate you.
Cherry Oh Baby
Cherry Oh Baby (Danon Platina x Cherry On The Top by Tiger Ridge (USA)) overcame a tough passage in running to score over 1200m at Fairview today. Racing three wide without cover throughout, she showed plenty of determination to grind out victory, bringing up her fourth career win.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Congratulations to Alan Greeff, Richard Fourie and their team.
๐ธ @pauline_herman
Foal Friday energy: 100% zoomies, 0% responsibilities ๐๐จ
Savuka (Querari x Silva Magic)
That soft end-of-day glow at Mauritzfontein โจ
Nothing but quiet fields and fading lights.
๐ธ John Lewis
