Mike & Mathew de Kock Runner Comments: 27-29 March 2026

Speedy I’m A Fireball is one of two runners stepping out for Lucky Fish Ambassadors Mike and Mathew de Kock at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday.

Hollywoodbets Greyville - Friday, 27 March 2026

He’ll be lining up in Race 7, the Grade 3 Byerley Turk over 1400m in the company of several other promising sorts, including Grade 3 National Currency Sprint runner-up, Wild Justice and the Listed Sophomore Sprint winner, Green Gateway.

I’m A Fireball looks ideally course and distance suited and will be able to employ his free-running style from a favourable draw. This is perhaps his toughest assignment to date and Mike de Kock said: “It’s very competitive at the ratings, all but one of the eight runners are at 54kg. I’m A Fireball is doing very well. He is in good form, and should give a good account of himself.”

Race 2 - 1400m: Putthelightsout

First-timer Putthelightsout (Race 2, 1400m) is a full brother to last week’s Turffontein 1600m maiden winner Gimmethespotlight (Gimmethegreenlight). He, too, is expected to be at his best beyond the sprint distances. Mike said: “Putthelightsout is drawn wide and will probably struggle with that, first-up. We’ll have to drop him out and we’d like to see him run on. He’ll be looking for ground, quite a promising horse.”

Turffontein - Saturday, 28 March 2026

Race 1 - 1400m: Proud Mary

Mat saddles Proud Mary (Race 1, 1400m) and newcomer Mega Awesome (Race 2, 1400m) at Turffontein, Saturday.

Mat said: “Proud Mary has certainly improved following her 1200m debut, and will enjoy the step up to 1400m. She is drawn at 2 and that is a big advantage. We’re expecting a competitive performance.”

Race 2 - 1400: Mega Awesome

Mega Awesome is a son of Rafeef out of a mare by Fort Wood. His dam, Estelle, has produced two multiple winners so far and both broke the ice over 1600m. Mat commented: “Mega Awesome is a nice type of horse. He is bred to go further, but is showing us enough to be included in all bets. He is a big, strong colt, racing for a new Hong Kong owner. We look forward to a good run.”

Hollywoodbets Greyville - Sunday, 29 March 2026

Race 7 - 1600m: Gotta Go Eddie

Gotta Go Eddie is back in search of an overdue third career win in Race 7 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday afternoon. Mat said: “He is honest and consistent, ran an eye-catching third over 1400m to I’m A Fireball and Roland Garros last time and both his wins have come over 1600m. He has a good eachway chance.”