STOKESY is a gelding by Fire Away (USA), out of the Kahal (GB) mare Bountiful Harvest. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale, he was bred by Wilgerbosdrift.
Name: STOKESY
Named By: Jared McLean.
Name Meaning: Named after Josh Middlecote. The name he was given by the Crusaders guys because of the ginger hair.
Sex: Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Fire Away (USA)
Dam: Bountiful Harvest
Damsire: Kahal (GB)
DOB: 17 September 2022
Gelded: 19 December 2025
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Dean Smith
Previous Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock (left 01/04/2026)
Record: 9-1-4
UPDATES – Stokesy
May 29th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Craig had to make use of him from his wide draw to lead. I feel with a good draw and being given a chance just behind the lead he will be very competitive.
May 8th, 2026
Raced over 2200m at Fairview on the polytrack. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: The trip and race were too strong for him. The blinkers didn’t help him as he pulled hard.
April 1st, 2026
He has relocated to the Eastern Cape and will be trained by Dean Smith.
March 12th, 2026
Raced over 1600m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 5th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He stayed on up the straight. The jockey reported he never enjoyed the going.
February 26th, 2026
805 – STOKESY made all to shed his maiden tag over 1700m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. The son of Fire Away was given a confident ride by Chamu Mabaya and won well. He is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
February 14th, 2026
Raced over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He travelled well during the race but didn’t finish off his race. He may be better with a smaller yard.
December 19th, 2025
He was gelded this morning.
December 18th, 2025
Raced over 1500m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 6th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A poor run. He was in a good position, but never found much up the straight.
December 4th, 2025
Raced over 1800m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 4th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He moved up well in the straight. I feel he doesn’t get trip. He needs to go back in distance.
November 11th, 2025
Raced over 1700m at the Vaal track. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Good improvement on his first run to finish third. He still looked very green when he hit the front as he didn’t know how to finish his race off. He will improve with racing.
October 26th, 2025
Raced over 1400m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: He was given a chance toward the back of the field from his poor draw. He ran on and will improve a lot from the run. One to watch next time from a good draw.
February 25th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Lets Get Going who is a Fire Away bay colt out of the dam Bountiful Harvest (by Kahal) at the 2024 BSA Cape Yearling Sale (Lot 21). He is bred by Wilgerbosdrift.