Kevin Shea (jockey)

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Kevin Shea
Occupation Jockey
Born (1963-04-16) 16 April 1963 (age 62)
Durban, South Africa
Career wins2000+
Major racing wins
Durban July Handicap (2002, 2008)
Dubai Duty Free (2003)
Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2008)
Hong Kong Cup (2008)
Dubai Sheema Classic (2008)
Jebel Hatta (2012)
Significant horses
Ipi Tombe, Lizard's Desire, Dancers Daughter, Sun Classique, Via Africa

Kevin Shea (born 16 April 1964) is a former South African horse racing jockey. He was a former stable jockey for trainer Mike de Kock, and rode 26 Grade 1 winners for the trainer.

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His career lasted 37 years, before retiring in 2015 after experiencing chronic back problems. He is currently an on-course presenter for Gold Circle TV which covers horse racing in KwaZulu-Natal. [1]

Early life

Shea attended Northlands High School, before enrolling into the South African Jockey Academy in 1977. [2]

Early career

Shea's first winner as an apprentice came in 1979, onboard DRUID'S ROBE for trainer Des Rich. He would go onto ride 100 winners as an apprentice.

Major wins

South Africa

He is a two-time winner of the Vodacom Durban July. [3] His first victory coming on board the filly Ipi Tombe for trainer Mike de Kock in 2002. His second July victory came in 2008 when he dead-heated for first with Dancers Daughter for the Justin Snaith stable.

Shea won the Summer Cup four times. His first win came in 1982 while still an apprentice, on board the filly 'Have A Fling' for trainer Buller Benton (the race then was known as the Holiday Inns). [4]

International

Shea has ridden winners in UAE (Dubai), Hong Kong, Mauritius and Singapore. His list of international feature wins include the Dubai Duty Free (Ipi Tombe, 2003), Sheema Classic (Sun Classique, 2008), QEII Cup (Archipenko, 2008), Hong Kong Cup (2008), Singapore Cup (2010) and Jebel Hatta (2003,2012).

South African Colours

Shea represented South Africa in the International Jockeys’ Challenge in November 2008, which took place at Turffontein. [5]

Feature Winners

Here is a list of Grade 1 wins by Kevin Shea.

YearRaceCountryHorseTrainerJockey
1982Summer Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Have A FlingBuller BentonKevin Shea
2001Champions Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Ingleside Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2001Summer Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Ingleside Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2002Paddock Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Escoleta Fitz Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2002Cape Guineas Flag of South Africa.svg Flight Alert Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2002Woolavington Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Ipi Tombe Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2002Durban July Flag of South Africa.svg Ipi Tombe Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2002Garden Province Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Escoleta Fitz Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2003Cape Guineas Flag of South Africa.svg Domino Man Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2003Dubai Duty Free Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Ipi Tombe Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2003Summer Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Wolf Whistle Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2003Cape Fillies Guineas Flag of South Africa.svg Emerald Beauty Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2004SA Classic Flag of South Africa.svg Greys Inn Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2004Daily News Flag of South Africa.svg Grand EmporiumWeiho MarwingKevin Shea
2006Horse Chestnut 1600 Flag of South Africa.svg Ilha Da Vitoria Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2008Sheema Classic Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Sun Classique Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2008QEII Cup Flag of Hong Kong.svg Archipenko Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2008Vodacom Durban July Flag of South Africa.svg Dancer's Daughter (DH)Justin SnaithKevin Shea
2008Premiers Champion Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Rocks Off Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2008Summer Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Rudra Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2008Hong Kong Cup Flag of Hong Kong.svg Eagle Mountain Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2009Woolavington Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Zirconeum Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2010SA Derby Flag of South Africa.svg Irish Flame Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2010Singapore Cup Flag of Singapore.svg Lizard's Desire Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2010Daily News Flag of South Africa.svg Irish Flame Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2010Canon Gold Cup Flag of South Africa.svg Ancestral Fore Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2010Golden Slipper Flag of South Africa.svg Mahbooba Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2011Thekwini Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Amanee Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2012 Jebel Hatta Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Masterofhounds (USA) Mike de Kock Kevin Shea
2012Golden Horse Medallion Flag of South Africa.svg Rocket Let WinDennis DrierKevin Shea
2013Golden Horseshoe Flag of South Africa.svg Forest IndigoAlec LairdKevin Shea
2014Cape Flying Championship Flag of South Africa.svg Via AfricaDuncan HowellsKevin Shea
2014SA Fillies Classic Flag of South Africa.svg AthinaJoe SomaKevin Shea
2014SA Fillies Sprint Flag of South Africa.svg Via AfricaDuncan HowellsKevin Shea
2014Thekwini Stakes Flag of South Africa.svg Same JurisdictionDuncan HowellsKevin Shea

References

  1. ↑ "The Sun Always Shines On GTV!". Sporting Post. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Kevin Shea Retires". Sporting Post. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Top jockey Kevin Shea calls time on career > Australia and International Horse Racing news updated daily". www.thoroughbrednews.com.au. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Buller Benton (81) dies". tabnews.co.za. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHALLENGE : Team Announced". Summerhill Stud. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
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