{
  "id": 6140773,
  "title": "De Kocks, Vermaak, Hollywood and Wernars launch Global Stable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/de-kocks-vermaak-hollywood-and-wernars-launch-global-stable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/horses/de-kocks-vermaak-hollywood-and-wernars-launch-global-stable/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mathew de Kock, son of legendary trainer Mike the Master, returned to South Africa from Australia and reignited his father's passion for racing. Recently, De Kocks, Vermaak, Hollywood and Wernars launched Global Stable, an endeavor that includes a Dubai operation for the 2027 Dubai Racing Carnival. This initiative seeks to return South African thoroughbreds to the global marketplace while sourcing quality horses from other racing jurisdictions to compete in the Middle East, with aspirations of reaching the US. Hollywood Racing, led by Justin Vermaak, and the Wernars family are among the stakeholders in this venture. The first acquisition was three-year-old Argentine star Colorado Del Monte, a dual Group 1-winner. Vermaak's goal is to establish a sustainable international racing program centered on Dubai, with potential expansions into the wider Middle East and the US. Owners like Hollywood Racing are already developing a strong lineup of horses in South Africa, which they plan to send to Dubai. The stable's re-launch comes at a time when European travel regulations have been relaxed, making it easier for top South African horses to join the operation. Mike de Kock envisions the Global Stable as a facilitator for South African horses, similar to their past support for Variety Club, Lizzard's Desire, and Sun Classique.",
  "summary": "Dubai, here we come!",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}