Gift Funeka
GIFT FUNEKA (34) wrote his name into the record books of the South African Horseracing Industry when he became the first black jockey to ride
12th March 2014
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GIFT FUNEKA (34) wrote his name into the record books of the South African Horseracing Industry when he became the first black jockey to ride
MICHAEL ‘LUCKY’ HOUDALAKIS is yet another former professional jockey that has made the successful transition to training racehorses. Initially, training was not part of his
Durban-born professional jockey ROBBIE FRADD (49) has been in the saddle for more than three decades and has enjoyed a distinguished career, both locally and
29-year old Cape Town-based jockey ROBERT KHATHI has firmly established himself into the sport of horseracing through sheer hard work and determination. The likeable Khathi
Mauritian-born apprentice jockey AKASH AUCHARUZ (23) joined the South African Jockey Academy in January 2012 and has achieved good success to date. Just five months
As a board member of the Western Province Owners and Trainers Association for 29 years RODNEY DUNN could well be hailed as the unsung hero
Cape Town-based trainer BRETT CRAWFORD (42) worked under some of the country’s most accomplished trainer’s during his apprenticeship and the lessons he has gained have
22 year old Cape Town jockey, GRANT VAN NIEKERK has enjoyed a great start to his riding career. He completed his apprenticeship in January 2012 and almost landed South Africa’s most prestigious race, the Vodacom Durban July aboard Smanjemanje, a mere six months later.
Top Cape Town based trainer, ERIC SANDS has been plying his trade for over three decades and he is closing in on the 1000 winners mark in his career. He averages a graded winner per season and his name will always be synonymous with the great sprinting champion, Flobayou.
KUMARAN ‘Kom’ NAIDOO broke into the training ranks of the South African Horseracing Industry eight years ago and has progressed steadily since. He began with
IAN STURGEON (28), or fish, as he is so cleverly nick named, is one of a new breed of jockey who came into the game
There simply isn’t a better five days of Flat racing anywhere in the world! It all starts on Tuesday 17 June with three Gr1 races
It’s been confirmed – New Zealand reigning champion jockey Warren Kennedy has been booked to ride Confederate for trainer Fabian Habib on 05 July
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge day last Saturday produced some top-drawer racing and inspiring performances on the track
