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).
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Mauritzfontein’s G1 winning stallion Danon Platina made a big impression at Thursday’s KZN Yearling Sale. The champion son of Deep Impact ended the 2026 KZN Sale as the Leading Sire…
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The first Cousin Casey foal has arrived at Mauritzfontein!
A beautiful filly out of Gr.2 Gold Bracelet winner Fort Ember (Elusive Fort).
The next generation is here.
The editorial meeting: one groom, one champion, and one driver who insists he is not Horsebox Harry - our page-12 man, that inveterate dispenser of scuttlebutt who hears everything.
The Kimberley Recorder protects its sources.
Brought to you by a Cousin.
Every editor needs a proofreader. Regan van Rooi, Cousin Casey’s groom, reads the Recorder at the door; the subject checks his coverage over his shoulder. Two corrections requested so far: more carrots, larger photograph. Both under consideration for the next edition.
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MAURITZFONTEIN – BSA AUGUST 2YO SALE DRAFT
Get ready for viewing as the horses are on their way to the BSA 2YO Sale.
Lot 12 – Athenry (Filly)
Digital Age (USA) ex Erin
Out of Gr.3 Yellowwood Handicap 2nd Erin, who is a half-sister to FLIGHT ALERT. Athenry is a half-sister to Listed winner HERRIN.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 32 – Global Entry (Filly)
Danon Platina (JPN) ex Golden Chance
Out of Gr.2 Sceptre Stakes 3rd Golden Chance. From the family of BEACH BEAUTY.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 55 – Red Clover (Colt)
Danon Platina (JPN) ex Irish Wildflower
First foal out of a half-sister to CELTIC SEA, DONALD MCDONALD and CASHEL PALACE.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 74 – Diamond Dancing (Colt)
Danon Platina (JPN) ex Lady Starlett
Out of Gr.3 Magnolia Handicap 3rd Lady Starlett. A half-sister to Equus Champion Sprinter TALKTOTHESTARS.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 77 – Brooklyn Beauty (Filly)
Danon Platina (JPN) ex Landela
From the family of Gr.1 Robert Sangster Classic winner DRIEFONTEIN (AUS).
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 97 – Unnamed (Colt)
Malmoos ex Massachusetts
Half-brother to Gr.1 Computerform Sprint winner WILLIAM ROBERTSON and Gr.2 Gauteng Guineas winner SPLITTHEEIGHTS.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 98 – Ay Caramba (Colt)
Digital Age (USA) ex Maybe Yes
Out of Gr.1 Garden Province Stakes 3rd MAYBE YES. Ay Caramba is a half-brother to Gr.3 Langerman winner ABSOLUTELY YES.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 114 – New Age (Filly)
Digital Age ex Mrs Simpson
Mrs Simpson is an own sister to PLATINUM CLASS and a half-sister to OUR EMPEROR and NOOR (dam of EVENING PRIMROSE).
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 203 – Wish I May (Filly)
Fire Away ex Supposing
Out of Supposing, a half-sister to CAMERON HIGHLAND (IRE) and Gr.2 Huxley Stakes winner SOLID STONE (IRE).
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 269 – Pledge Allegiance (Colt)
Rafeef ex Ancestral Prayer
First foal out of Ancestral Prayer, a half-sister to Gr.3 Langerman winner ABSOLUTELY YES.
BSA Catalogue – Link in Bio
Lot 280 – Bright Sea (Filly)
Digital Age (USA) ex Beautiful Muriel
From the family of Gr.1 Dwyer Stakes winner SEEKING THE GOLD (USA), STACKED PACK and FAST P
Tis the season… and the first one is here.
Welcoming a One World x B Twenty One colt to Mauritzfontein Stud.
Let the foaling commence.
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Kleinzee
Six from six on the Polytrack! Kleinzee (Gimmethegreenlight x Diamond Coast) continued her unbeaten record on the surface when winning the Allied Steelrode Middle Stakes over 1600m at Fairview. Settled towards the rear of the field, she travelled strongly into the race before quickening impressively in the straight to win going away.
Kleinzee clearly relishes the Polytrack and once again showed just how effective she is over the surface.
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Congratulations to Alan Greeff, Kyle Strydom and the entire team on another great win.
📸 @pauline_herman
The sightings are spreading.
Mike, Candice, Mark - three judges of a horse, one contested crossword, a cat holding out. The Kimberley Recorder is travelling: breeders, watch your gate for the courier this week - or, if you’re properly rural, your nearest PostNet. Small run. Serious readers.
Dominique Millard at Mauritzfontein knows how to get you one.
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Platina Platina (JPN)
2026 FEE: R20.000 +VAT live foal
For enquires contact:
Nigel Page
C: 083 294 1409
nigel@mauritzfontein.co.za
Jehan Malherbe
jehan@aro.co.za
He hasn’t looked up in twenty minutes.
The Kimberley Recorder - twelve broadsheet pages on the state of our game, from the sales ring to the export tarmac, printed this week and seen by almost no one.
Small run, for the intellectually curious.
Dominique Millard at Mauritzfontein knows how to get you one.
Brought to you by Cousin Casey.
