Dave The King (2019) Horse
About
Dave The King is a 6yo horse trained by Mike/Mathe Kock. He is by the stallion Global View out of the mare Touche. To date, Dave The King has recorded nine victories in his career. On 8 June 2024 at Greyville, he secured his biggest triumph, winning the $1,264,485 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Grade 1). The horse has been a lucrative performer for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 182 % return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth 13-Dec-25 1600m GOOD R6 Ridgemont Green Point Stakes (Grade 2) $356,261 (of $570,017) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.770, SP: 11.00 1st Dave The King ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Garrix ( S Khumalo 128 ) 0.30L 3rd See It Again ( A Fortune 128 ) 0.45L See full results | C Murray 59.9kg | 1 (14) |
| Greyville 08-Nov-25 1200m GOOD R8 www.galloptv.co.za Conditions Plate $11,007 (of $142,527) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.560, SP: 4.50 1st Gladatorian ( S Veale 141 ) 2nd Cats Pajamas ( D Louw 128 ) 0.20L 3rd Soho Star ( K Matsunyane 122 ) 0.50L 4th Dave The King ( C Murray 137 ) 2.45L See full results | C Murray 62.1kg 2.45L | 4 (7) |
| Greyville 27-Jul-25 1800m GOOD R8 HKJC Champions Cup (Grade 1) $35,614 (of $1,424,994) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:48.490, SP: 3.50 1st Gladatorian ( S Veale 132 ) 2nd The Real Prince ( C Zackey 132 ) 0.30L 3rd See It Again ( K D Melo 132 ) 1.00L 5th Dave The King ( C Murray 132 ) 2.55L See full results | C Murray 59.9kg 2.55L | 5 (7) |
| Greyville 07-Jun-25 1600m GOOD R7 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Grade 1) $1,187,504 (of $1,900,003) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.440, SP: 3.25 1st Dave The King ( C Murray 132 ) 2nd Oriental Charm ( J V Merwe 132 ) 0.20L 3rd Gladatorian ( S Veale 132 ) 0.20L See full results | C Murray 59.9kg | 1 (12) |
| Scottsville 18-May-25 1500m GOOD R6 Sir Theophilus St George A Stakes $109,836 (of $175,738) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:29.050, SP: 3.75 1st Dave The King ( C Murray 136 ) 2nd Royal Victory ( D Daniels 136 ) 3.25L 3rd Cherry Ano ( C Habib 129 ) 0.30L See full results | C Murray 61.7kg | 1 (10) |
| Turffontein 30-Nov-24 1400m GOOD R3 Circa Hospitality Pinnacle Stakes (of $200,007) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:25.360, SP: 2.38 1st Fire 'n Flames ( N Klink 110 ) 2nd Texas Red ( M Katjedi 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Mercantour ( P Mxoli 115 ) 2.00L 6th Dave The King ( P Strydom 137 ) 12.25L See full results | P Strydom 62.1kg 12.25L | 6 (8) |
| Turffontein 02-Nov-24 1600m GOOD R7 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2) (of $1,000,013) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.840, SP: 3.75 1st Winchester Mansion ( M V'rensburg 135 ) 2nd Gladatorian ( T Godden 130 ) 0.75L 3rd Barbaresco ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.50L 14th Dave The King ( R Fourie 139 ) 19.00L See full results | R Fourie 63kg 19.00L | 14 (16) |
| Greyville 28-Jul-24 1800m GOOD R8 HKJC Champions Cup (Grade 1) $937,499 (of $1,500,008) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:49.490, SP: 3.00 1st Dave The King ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Cousin Casey ( S Khumalo 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Purple Pitcher ( C Habib 129 ) 1.00L See full results | R Fourie 59.9kg | 1 (9) |
| Greyville 08-Jun-24 1600m GOOD R7 $1,249,998 (of $1,264,485), Winning Time: 01:36.010, SP: 8/1 1st Dave The King ( M Yeni 132 ) 2nd Cousin Casey ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2.00L 3rd See It Again ( P Strydom 132 ) 0.30L See full results | M Yeni 59.9kg | 1 (12) |
| Scottsville 19-May-24 1500m GOOD R7 Open A tabGOLD Account-031 314 1874 Pinnacle Stakes $93,759 (of $150,028) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:28.750, SP: 3.00 1st Dave The King ( C Zackey 137 ) 2nd The Shepherd ( S Moodley 112 ) 3.00L 3rd Royal Victory ( D Daniels 137 ) 0.50L See full results | C Zackey 62.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Turffontein 06-Apr-24 2000m GOOD R9 World Pool Premier's Champions Challenge (Grade 1) $100,004 (of $2,000,003) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:07.060, SP: 5.00 1st Royal Victory ( M Yeni 132 ) 2nd Winchester Mansion ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Aragosta ( M V'rensburg 132 ) 3.25L 4th Dave The King ( P Strydom 132 ) 4.25L See full results | P Strydom 59.9kg 4.25L | 4 (13) |
| Turffontein 02-Mar-24 1600m GOOD R8 Wilgerbosdrift H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes (Grade 1) $300,008 (of $1,500,021) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:38.470, SP: 7.50 1st Main Defender ( C Habib 126 ) 2nd Dave The King ( P Strydom 132 ) 2.75L 3rd Princess Calla ( R Fourie 127 ) 2.00L See full results | P Strydom 59.9kg 2.75L | 2 (13) |
| Turffontein 03-Feb-24 1400m GOOD R8 Wilgerbosdrift Pinnacle Stakes $35,004 (of $174,999) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:24.190, SP: 13.00 1st Unzen ( K Brewer 115 ) 2nd Dave The King ( P Strydom 137 ) 3.00L 3rd Cousin Casey ( R Fourie 137 ) 0.50L See full results | P Strydom 62.1kg 3.00L | 2 (13) |
| Turffontein 25-Nov-23 1160m GOOD R4 New Turf Carriers Merchants (Grade 3) (of $400,004) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:07.130, SP: 6.50 1st Dyce ( C Zackey 130 ) 2nd Gladatorian ( M Yeni 128 ) 4.25L 3rd Danilo Danilovitch ( P Mxoli 121 ) 1.50L 7th Dave The King ( P Strydom 139 ) 8.75L See full results | P Strydom 63kg 8.75L | 7 (11) |
| Turffontein 28-Oct-23 1600m GOOD R7 Allied Steelrode-Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2) (of $999,980) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.880, SP: 6.00 1st Puerto Manzano ( G Lerena 133 ) 2nd Cousin Casey ( G V Niekerk 131 ) 0.75L 3rd Bless My Stars ( C Zackey 128 ) 0.30L 9th Dave The King ( B Fayd'herbe 136 ) 5.25L See full results | B Fayd'herbe 61.7kg 5.25L | 9 (16) |
| Turffontein 07-Oct-23 1450m GOOD R6 CL (of $550,009) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:26.120, SP: 6.00 1st Main Defender ( K Matsunyane 111 ) 2nd Thunderstruck ( R Fourie 128 ) 6.50L 3rd Ready To Charge ( M Yeni 111 ) 2.00L 7th Dave The King ( J V Merwe 128 ) 13.00L See full results | J V Merwe 58.1kg 13.00L | 7 (14) |
| Greyville 30-Jul-23 1800m GOOD R8 CL $124,990 (of $1,250,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:48.210, SP: 5.50 1st Princess Calla ( R Fourie 127 ) 2nd See It Again ( P Strydom 129 ) 1.25L 3rd Dave The King ( K D Melo 129 ) 1.25L See full results | K D Melo 58.5kg 1.25L | 3 (12) |
| Greyville 01-Jul-23 2200m SOFT R7 CLHcp $59,998 (of $5,000,002) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:13.850, SP: 11.00 1st Winchester Mansion ( K Matsunyane 117 ) 2nd See It Again ( P Strydom 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Bless My Stars ( A Mgudlwa 115 ) 3.50L 6th Dave The King ( C Zackey 122 ) 5.25L See full results | C Zackey 55.3kg 5.25L | 6 (20) |
| Greyville 27-May-23 2000m GOOD R7 CL $300,008 (of $1,500,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.220, SP: 10.00 1st See It Again ( P Strydom 132 ) 2nd Dave The King ( C Zackey 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Without Question ( R Fourie 132 ) 1.25L See full results | C Zackey 59.9kg 0.75L | 2 (10) |
| Greyville 06-May-23 1600m SOFT R8 CL $50,008 (of $500,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.010, SP: 12.00 1st Charles Dickens ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd See It Again ( P Strydom 132 ) 2.00L 3rd Dave The King ( C Zackey 132 ) 2.50L See full results | C Zackey 59.9kg 2.50L | 3 (9) |
| Turffontein 18-Apr-23 1200m GOOD R2 CL $68,759 (of $110,005) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.780, SP: 1.91 1st Dave The King ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Southern Skies ( K D Melo 120 ) 1.50L 3rd Back In Business ( S Khumalo 132 ) 0.30L See full results | R Fourie 59.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Kenilworth 28-Jan-23 1600m GOOD R7 World Sports Betting Gold Rush (For Three Year-Olds) $999,996 (of $7,500,022) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:06.010, SP: 5.00 1st Royal Aussie ( R Fourie 132 ) 2nd Dave The King ( C Soumillon 132 ) 0.50L 3rd Itsrainingwilliam ( P Strydom 132 ) 0.75L See full results | C Soumillon 59.9kg 0.50L | 2 (15) |
| Kenilworth 17-Dec-22 1600m GOOD R8 CL $47,498 (of $1,999,991) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:37.690, SP: 81.00 1st Charles Dickens ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd Cousin Casey ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 4.25L 3rd At My Command ( K D Melo 132 ) 0.20L 5th Dave The King ( C Orffer 132 ) 6.75L See full results | C Orffer 59.9kg 6.75L | 5 (15) |
| Kenilworth 19-Nov-22 1600m GOOD R6 CL (of $500,009) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.479, SP: 10.00 1st Cousin Casey ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 2nd At My Command ( K D Melo 128 ) 1.00L 3rd Le Morne ( L Mxothwa 128 ) 1.75L 7th Dave The King ( C Orffer 128 ) 5.25L See full results | C Orffer 58.1kg 5.25L | 7 (16) |
| Kenilworth 22-Oct-22 1400m GOOD R8 CL $23,803 (of $250,004) Barrier 9, SP: 19.00 1st Charles Dickens ( A Domeyer 130 ) 2nd At My Command ( K D Melo 130 ) 3.00L 3rd Dave The King ( C Orffer 130 ) 4.00L | C Orffer 59kg 4.00L | 3 (10) |
| Durbanville 24-Sep-22 1250m GOOD R8 CL (of $100,002) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:14.110, SP: 3.25 1st Charles Dickens ( A Domeyer 132 ) 2nd Iconic Destination ( C Orffer 126 ) 3.25L 3rd Tough Terrain ( K D Melo 126 ) 1.00L 8th Dave The King ( S Khumalo 132 ) 10.75L See full results | S Khumalo 59.9kg 10.75L | 8 (9) |
| Kenilworth 23-Jul-22 1200m SOFT R4 CL $50,001 (of $79,997) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 3.000, SP: 3.00 1st Dave The King ( J Jacobs 132 ) 2nd Iconic Destination ( G V Niekerk 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Piroshka ( G Cheyne 132 ) 0.25L See full results | J Jacobs 59.9kg | 1 (9) |
| Kenilworth 15-Jun-22 1200m SOFT R4 Md $43,743 (of $43,750) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:22.800, SP: 40/1 1st Dave The King ( J Jacobs 132 ) 2nd Innamorare ( S Khumalo 132 ) 3.25L 3rd Master Josh ( L Mxothwa 132 ) 0.30L See full results | J Jacobs 59.9kg | 1 (11) |
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