Oscar - November Rain story in SP.

What an awesome article, horse story

well done John

Bob if posted somewhere else please add to that thread

John Finlayson is one of the more prominent members of our ownership ranks. He is also one of the most generous, always being among the first to volunteer for any fundraisers or charitable events and racehorse aftercare is a subject close to his heart.

John originally got into racing by working for local bookmakers to earn money to put himself through university. “I used to be a runner. I had to miss Wednesday afternoon lectures and had to buy notes off a guy on Thursdays! I used to run for some very wealthy people and they used to give me tips if they won. That paid for my varsity fees and a car, so I was very happy!” he grins. “That sort of got me in and when I finished the army and my internship, the first paycheque I got, I bought my first horse. I think I was 32. I said I would never buy anything that won’t fit in a suitcase – I guess horses count,” he laughs.

November Rain
A few years ago, John got a call from Jono Snaith. “I was driving to the Supreme Court at about 11am. On my way there, Jono phoned to say his mom and him had found this horse. I was in the middle of Joburg where things are a little rough, so I didn’t want to talk on the phone, but I know Sue is brilliant at picking horses so when they asked if I wanted to buy him, I said yes.”

Read on www.sportingpost.co.za/2017/05/guns-n-roses/

You a top man Oscar

Lovely story for a top class guy.

Well done Oscar a great read and inspiring to see the care for the horse after racing.

Nice one Johno

A really touching story, I tip my hat to you John.

shrek wrote: Lovely story for a top class guy.

Definitely

What a lovely read, but not in the least surprising to me. They don't make men like these anymore...

A very similar thing happened with another of his horses, MJ Thriller. Also near death experience and the man spared no thought nor expense in giving the horse a second chance. He went on to become a fantastic show jumper.

You deserve a group 1 Johno, its as plain as that!

Shot Johno.

Well done!