Felix Coetzee retires

mr hawaii Wrote:

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> What a great jock and
> TRUE horseman - I really do hope he is invited to
> talk to the appies at the academy as his work
> ethic would help many of them achieve their
> potential.

He was the guest of honour at the Academy prize giving day a few years ago and gave a very inspiring speech based around exactly what you speak of. That day I really saw him in a whole new light and realised that he was a highly dedicated professional sportsman, rather than the view we normally have of jockeys as people who just through the routine of riding work and races.

There was a time that racing had huge covering in the newspapers,especially the Cape Argus
A huge full page story i kept for years,[like today's S/Post Star of the week]
I think Mr Millard it was that said "he was just a brick and a ticky high"
Even then he said he'll be a Champion
Well done SUNSHINE MAN
My first BIG Met win(tu)-D

I called Felix last year to ask if he would consider donating something of his to our Charity Auction...

His first words were " why would someone want that"

So unassuming , he so kindly donated a saddle to us which is going into the TBA museum.

The ABSOLUTE best !!

Did you phone the correct Felix ?()

ha ha, will let you tell the clan

Incredible south african jockey - will be missed!