Skins At Scottsville
In August 1991, Scottsville staged its first ‘Skins’ meeting, loosely based on the concept successfuly used in golf
26th April 2020
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In August 1991, Scottsville staged its first ‘Skins’ meeting, loosely based on the concept successfuly used in golf
“What was she thinking going that fast? I hope she gets a jolly good mothering from the connections when she returns to the parade ring,” screamed the GBI commentator
From 15 career starts, Louis won 7 times from 1400 – 2450m. He won the Summer Cup, finished second in the Queen’s Plate and with the loss of Horse Chestnut last year, is our only living Triple Crown winner. We see how he’s settling in at stud.
Shea had a glittering 37 year career and will be remembered not only for his brilliance in the saddle but also his colourful personality.
He had lots of stories to tell and he was always particularly proud of his boys. It’s a sad day for me today. He was a good man.
Top jockey Kevin Shea bounced back after injury with a smoothly taken double at Greyville on Sunday. He has big plans for the Highveld feature season and after 37 years in the saddle remains one of our very best riders
Shea had his first pain free day on Wednesday having been ‘through hell’ in the previous ten
Desert duels, Hong Kong cups and Triple Crown contenders – last weekend had it all. And proved yet again, that when the chips are down, it’s tough to beat ‘brand South Africa!’
Via Africa back to sizzling best to register her second Gr1 victory in sensational style
Ice Machine is just too cool as Kevin Shea stars in late dash win in the Gr2 Green Point Stakes (WFA)
Frank Robinson and his staunch patron Sid Moodley look to have booked themselves a Hollywoodbets Durban July berth with Madison Valley
Reigning SA Horse Of The Year Dave The King became the third back-to-back winner this century of South Africa’s highest-rated Gr1 contest, the Hollywoodbets Gr1 Gold Challenge
Currently offered at 25-1 in the ante-post market, Dean Kannemeyer’s lightly raced 4yo The Real Prince is happy and healthy and on track for a run in the big one
In contrast to heavyweights of the modern era in Galileo, Sea The Stars and Dubawi, who have stamped their authority in classic spheres with excellent support from leading breeders, bona fide breed shaper Acclamation rose from far humbler beginnings
