Mike and Mathew de Kock Runner Comments: 4-5 September 2026

Lucky Fish ambassadors Mike and Mathew de Kock sent out four runners this weekend, and all have a shout at best.

Hollywoodbets Greyville - Friday, 04 September 2026

Race 2 - 1600m: Go Johny Go

Go Johnny Go is first up in Race 2 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He has been rested since January and is better for it, but he is a troublesome colt who cannot be followed with confidence. Mike commented: “He is capable, but very temperamental and that makes things tricky. It’s hard to predict what he will do in this race.”

Race 3 - 1600m: Next of Kin

The grey Next Of Kin has been battling to win his second race, but he receives a 4kg allowance from an in-form and confident apprentice in Race 3 over 1600m and Mike is hoping this will do the trick. “He should be included in all bets.”

Race 7 - 1200m: Scot's Wae Hae

Scot’s Wae Hae comes up next in Race 7 over 1200m which looks like an open contest. “I still believe his rating of 89 is too high. He is coltish and is heading for gelding. He has a tricky gate, we’ll have to see how he goes.”

Turffontein - Saturday, 05 September 2026

Race 6 - 1450: I'm a Fireball

I’m A Fireball makes his comeback after a short break in Race 6 over 1450m at Turffontein. He set a course record when raced over this distance at the Vaal in January, and one has to believe the inside track at Turffontein will suit him well. “It’s a tough race, but he is fit, in a good place and well drawn. He has a good money chance,” said Mike.