A big week for the name De Kock is set for more sporting glory with trainer Mike de Kock in with an excellent chance of winning both Guineas races at Turffontein on Saturday. At Newlands on Wednesday, it was cricketer Quinton de Kock who batted superbly to help SA beat Pakistan, and legendary trainer, Mike de Kock, holds all the aces at the city track. In the R1m Gauteng Guineas, De Kock saddles four runners, Hawwaam, Barahin, Alyaasat and Arlingtons Revenge. Only the last-named looks an unlikely winner of this quartet. Hawwaam, a half-brother to Sun Met victor Rainbow Bridge, has been priced up favourite with Gavin Lerena booked for the ride. Two other top jockeys, Anton Marcus and Bernard Fayd’Herbe, will partner Barahin and Alyaasat. It is probable the bookies have got their sums right as Hawwaam looks an exciting prospect and — unlike Barahin — has shown his ability this term with many pundits considering him a future champion. We will see if that is the case on Saturday, but De...
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