Gift Funeka: Star of the Week

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Gift Funeka: Star of the Week

11 years 3 months ago

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 in the prestigious Durban July. However, he will forever be remembered for his courage and bravery as Funeka recently returned to the saddle after a four and a half year illness-enforced break. Through sheer hard work, determination, the will to succeed and a great team, Gift, had his first winner back, a mere two weeks after renewing his jockey’s licence and ironically in the same year that the Durban July was for the first time in its history, won by a black jockey. He is an inspiration to many and has his own fan base in P.E., as was evident from the noise, when he partnered the rank outsider Daylami Star (40/1) to victory on the polytrack on Monday. He gets most of his rides from the Sham team and has averaged a winner per meeting. He has eight rides on this Friday’s Fairview card and is expecting to be competitive. WINNING FORM, HOLLYWOODBETS.NET and SPORTING POST is inspired by Gift’s miraculous comeback and are firmly behind him, every step of the way.

Gift Funeka: Star of the Week

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11 years 3 months ago

#456973

nice one giftie (tu)

The best horse doesn't always win the race.

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Well done Gift

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amazing that you've overcome the dizzy spells and riding again...(tu)(tu)

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Well done Gift (tu)

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A lot of courage and determination...............overcoming a crippling illness, hope you go from strength to strength.(tu)

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11 years 3 months ago

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I've just read the article..didn't realise he was that I'll.
Well done for carrying on and to The Shams for giving him the chance.
2 things that are of concern,he has admitted supporting Arsenal and that he likes doing housework..