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South African Derby

Turffontein76 runnings since 1950
Latest winner
Curious Girl
Latest running
2026
Conditions
3-year-old colts & fillies
Winning time 2026

South African Derby in numbers All records

Record trainer6

Mike de Kock

Mike de Kock has won the South African Derby 6 times since 1950, the last with Aragosta in 2022.

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Record jockey4

W Marwing

W Marwing has won the South African Derby 4 times since 1950, the last with Grey's Inn in 2004.

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Biggest shock50/1

Hero's Honour, 2018

The longest-priced winner of the South African Derby since 1988, ridden by M Khan and trained by GM Alexander.

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Winner 2026 All winners

South African Derby · 2026

Curious Girl

by Futura out of Idaho

GLJockeyG Lerena
MKTrainerMike / Mathew de Kock
Owner
Breeder
Time–
Starting price11/10
SireFutura

Roll of honour & comparison

Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.

Jockey rankingTrainer ranking

Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.

All winners 76 runnings since 1950

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2026Curious Girlby Futura out of IdahoMike / Mathew de KockG Lerena11/10
2025Legend of Arthurby Lancaster Bomber out of Grail MaidenSG TarryR Fourie4/1
2024Purple Pitcherby New Predator out of HelianthaR KlaasenK Matsunyane2/1
2023Son of Rajby Duke of Marmalade out of FreudianaWH MarwingK de Melo5/1
2022Aragostaby Rafeef out of Miss GalidoraMike de KockR Fourie4/1
2021Malmoosby Captain Al out of JustthewayyouareMike de KockL J Ferraris7/10
2020Out of Your Leagueby Elusive Fort out of Lil' BacioF HabibR Danielson40/1
2019Samurai Warriorby Ideal World out of Bangor BayWH MarwingP Strydom9/1
2018Hero's Honourby Await the Dawn out of Grail MaidenGM AlexanderM Khan50/1
2017Al Sahemby Silvano out of AlderrySG TarryA Delpech7/2
2016Abashiriby Go Deputy out of DonyaMG AzzieK Zechner1/7
2015Legal Eagleby Greys Inn out of Young SensationSG TarryA Marcus5/1
2014Louis the Kingby Black Minnaloushe out of PamushanaGV WoodruffR Fradd16/10
2013Wylie Hallby Redoute's Choice out of Beauty BelleWH MarwingM Odendaal7/1
2012Pomodoroby Jet Master out of Golden Apple
2011Sealby Silvano out of Prestine PerformerG v ZylM Odendaal10/1
2010Irish Flameby Dynasty out of Clock the RockMike de KockK Shea75/20
2009Bouquet-Garniby Strike Smartly out of Bay TreeMike de KockA Delpech9/1
2008King's Gambitby Silvano out of Lady BromptonL WiidG Lerena16/10
2007Ravishingby Jet Master out of Crimson Lily
2006Elusive Fortby Fort Wood out of Ever SeekingGV WoodruffM Khan14/10
2005Silverpointby Woodman out of Early SongOA FerrarisB Smith28/10
2004Grey's Innby Zabeel out of Great Verdict FRMike de KockW Marwing5/10
2003Yard Armby Western Winter out of FashingGV WoodruffP Strydom9/10
2002Timber Traderby Woodman out of GlenviewGM AlexanderM Khan5/1
2001Badger's Driftby Badger Land out of On the RoofGV WoodruffB Smith15/10
2000Silver Sliverby West Man out of Grey BlueGM AlexanderA Delpech12/1
1999Horse Chestnutby Fort Wood out of London WallMike de KockW Marwing1/7
1998Kaleby Elliodor out of Kyle8/1
1997North by Northwestby Rakeen out of Gone WestDE FerrarisW Marwing33/10
1996Super Qualityby Elliodor out of ReveilleDE FerrarisW Marwing11/10
1995Travel Northby Northern Quest out of Travel Along
1994The Monkby Foveros out of Winter Lass
1993Hidden Fortuneby Secret Prospector out of Strange Behavior
1992Launching Padby Great Brother out of Dinajet
1991Sacred Jungleby Jungle Cove out of Queens' Niece
1990Topa Incaby Hobnob out of Inca Maid
1989Kadarkoby Hobnob out of Miss Hungary
1988Debonair Dukeby Piaffer out of Fashion Fling
1987Pedometer
1986Potomacby Liloy out of Pierina
1985Be Nobleby Noble Bijou out of Brown Satin
1984Sandflyby Sledgehammer out of Sand Dust
1983Kwiktanby Morn Again out of Lotion
1982Oakland Bayby Free Ride out of San Luis Rey
1981Secret Serviceby Royal Prerogative out of Encipher
1980Smuggler's Denby Sea Cottage out of Dark Eve
1979Artistryby Budapest out of Pandora
1978Welcome Boyby Welcomed out of Mor Glas
1977Tribesmanby New South Wales out of Tramore
1976Black Bishopby Prince Sao out of Santa Paula
1975Distinctlyby High Veldt out of Instinctive
1974Bright Futureby Preamble out of Blue Ridge
1973Ribovilleby Prince Ribot out of Lorette
1972Elevationby High Veldt out of Distiller
1971Pedlarby Persian Wonder out of Vivandiere
1969Lightning Pathby Wilwyn out of Leopard Ray
1968Home Guardby Pent House out of Storm Lily
1967Bill Baileyby Oligarchy out of Clewer Maid
1966Appointmentby Pent House out of Timely
1965Bridesmanby Pent House out of Lucky Bride
1964King Willowby Wilwyn out of Rising Trout
1963Ptolemyby Clouds out of Nile Mist
1962Hifracby High Veldt out of Reaction
1961Carlisleby Noble Chieftain out of Carlene
1960Open Seaby Janus out of Staward
1959Airy Elfby Punkah out of Arabian Elf
1958Hengistby Naval Prince out of Rising Trout
1957Tiger Fishby Janus out of Fisherman's Prayer
1956Preacherby John Knox out of Highball
1955Radicalby Pigling Bland out of Raggedy Ann
1954Nagaina Hallby Bramhall Phoenix out of Nagaina
1953Strath Pearlby Scobat out of Double Pearl
1952Beacon Lightby Cape Heath out of Night Flight
1951River Ferryby Pheriphas out of Salween
1950Dancing Flameby Sadri out of Lumiere

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
Mike de Kock
4 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
G Lerena · R Fourie · A Delpech
2 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Silvano
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful trainers

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful jockeys

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful owners

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

    Most successful breeders

    Last 20 years · 2007–2026

    Most successful sires

    Last 20 years · 2007–2026