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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Gimme A Nother
What a wonderful journey this special mare has taken us on.
Gimme A Nother ran her heart out yesterday to finish a brave second in the Gr.1 Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. We couldn’t be prouder of her and everything she has achieved.
From South Africa to the international stage, she has carried our hopes with her every step of the way. She is truly a horse of a lifetime, and it has been an extraordinary privilege to be part of her journey.
A remarkable career thus far, with 11 wins across South Africa and the USA:
Gr.1 Victories
E.P. Taylor Stakes
TAB Empress Club Stakes
Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic
Gr.2 Victories
Beverly D. Stakes
John C. Mabee Stakes
Wilgerbosdrift Gauteng Fillies Guineas
Mike de Kock Ipi Tombe Challenge
Gr.3 Victories
BETWAY Fillies Mile
Eatontown Stakes
Other notable performances
2nd, Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr.1)
2nd, Canadian Stakes (Gr.2)
2nd, Hillsborough Stakes (Gr.2)
2nd, Modesty Stakes (Gr.3)
Above all, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has played a part in Gimme A Nother’s journey. From the Mike de Kock team, who nurtured her talent and campaigned her in South Africa, to Graham Motion and his team in the USA, who have continued to prepare her to compete at the highest level, we are enormously grateful for the care, dedication and commitment she has received throughout her career.
To everyone who has ridden her, looked after her, travelled with her, cheered her on and believed in her, thank you. Every person has played a part in the story of this remarkable mare.
She has given us so much to celebrate, and yesterday was another moment to be immensely proud of her.
What a mare. What a journey. What a champion.
New York Groove
New York Groove (Gimmethegreenlight x Oh Mercy Me by Master Of My Fate) put it all together at Turffontein today, breaking her maiden in decisive fashion over 1160m. She pulled clear in the closing stages to win by an impressive 4½ lengths.
Her dam, Oh Mercy Me, is an own sister to American Princess and Sentbydestiny, and a half-sister to Badger’s Cove, Princess Alberta and Princess Peach.
Trainer: Alec Laird
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Congratulations to Alec Laird, Kobeli Lihaba and the entire team on a fine maiden victory.
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Gimme A Nother (SAF) stretching her legs at Keeneland ahead of her tilt in Saturdays Makers Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mares Turf (Grade 1).
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🇿🇦 Flying the flag for South Africa on the world stage!
Gimme A Nother (Gimmethegreenlight x Nother Russia, by Tiger Ridge) heads into Saturday’s The Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) with the support of her biggest cheerleader and owner, Jessica Jell and the entire team behind her every step of the way. 💚💛
From our breeding barn to the Breeders’ Cup stage - what a journey! Go well, Gimme A Nother! 🏇🇿🇦
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A collection of familiar sights, quiet moments and the natural beauty of life on the farm.
Flower Island lapping up the well deserved attention this morning at stables.
Flower Island
Flower Island (Rafeef x Orchid Island, by Silvano) made a superb return to the track today, winning the Gr.2 BETWAY Joburg Spring F&M Challenge over 1450m in her first start since finishing second in the Gr.2 Allan Robertson Championship in May.
Bred and sold by Wilgerbosdrift Stud, Flower Island was purchased at the BSA National Yearling Sale and races in partnership for Mr & Mrs Steven Jell, M F de Kock, C S Haynes, G Ragunan, Fieldspring Racing and Mr & Mrs Malherbe.
Out of Gr.1 winner Orchid Island and from the family of Champion Ilha da Vitoria, Flower Island hails from the same outstanding female line as Equus Champion Two-Year-Old Colt Haute Couture.
Congratulations to our fellow partners M F de Kock, C S Haynes, G Ragunan, Fieldspring Racing and Mr & Mrs Malherbe, and to trainers Mike and Matthew de Kock and jockey Muzi Yeni on a superb Gr.2 success.
