He is another one of those "quiet achievers" at the racecourse.
You do not get to see photographers chasing after him.
He is a shy man when you corner him for an interview.
Indeed, come to think of it, you never see him carrying a scowl.
Trainer David Kok is not in the big league. But he is happy with the cards that he has been dealt.
While he could do with a few more "aces" in the pack, he is doing pretty well with the hand he holds.
"I do not have many horses. Twenty-one at last count," he said. "But I have some good owners and I am happy and grateful for their support."
One of those "good owners" just happens to be the RSTC Stable - or the Royal Sabah Turf Club.
Indeed, their colours were prominent on Kranji Mile Day on Saturday. The chairman and his entourage were in town and got to lead in two winners, Leggenda ($43) and Win Win ($57).
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