Moutonshoek’s blue blooded stallion The United States made headlines at Saturday’s East Cape Awards ceremony.
His top-class son Kingdundee was not only crowned the East Cape’s Horse Of The Season for 2025-2026, but also the region’s Champion Sprinter and Champion Older Colt/Gelding.

Bred and owned by Clive Murphy, the brilliant Kingdundee has won eight of 11 starts to date, with the son of The United States having scored a memorable win in the 2026 G1 World Pool Cape Flying Championship. On that occasion, Kingdundee accounted for such G1 winners as Asiye Phambili, Surrjay, Buffalo Storm Cody and Lucky Lad.

Out of the Duke Of Marmalade mare Miss Marmalade, Kingdundee, who is set to continue his career overseas, has earned R1 471 375.

The star sprinter was one of six stakes winners for The United States last season, with this tally headed by G1 Wilgerbosdrift H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes winner Tin Pan Alley.

A son of the breed shaping sire Galileo, The United States had lots make up to R500 000 at the recent August Two Year Old Sale.