PASSING OF ROBERT MAINGARD
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PASSING OF ROBERT MAINGARD
2 years 8 months ago
Gold Circle mourns the passing of Robert Maingard who passed away in Durban last night.
Maingard was a prolific owner and his red and green silks where a familiar sight on race courses around the country.
His most recent winner was Mr Gonzales who won at Hollywoodbets Greyville last week.
The best horse that he owned was possibly the filly Respectable trained by Ricky Maingard who finished third in a dead-heat with Jungle Warrior behind Illustrador and Olympic Duel in the 1990 Durban July with Jeff Lloyd aboard.
Jungle Sands raced in Maingard’s colours winning the Germiston November Handicap and finishing third in the Queen’s Plate.
Maingard was an entrepreneur, making his fortune in the Agri-Chemical business before diversifying into property, largely in the Franschhoek Valley.
Gold Circle CEO Michel Nairac said "Robert played a big part in my life and has been very influential in the career path I chose. He touched the life of so many in the racing industry and will be sorely missed"
Recently elected Chairperson of Gold Circle, Sadha Naidoo (who was also a part racehorse owner with Robert Maingard) echoed the sentiments and tributes from other stakeholders. “Mr Maingard no doubt contributed immensely to both the racehorse and business communities in South Africa. His contributions would be etched through the legacy and memories that he leaves behind with his dear family who would continue to blaze the Maingard flame.”
According to Bill Lambert, Maingard was a most colourful personality who had a great passion for racing. He was an active member of Gold Circle and rented the largest private box at Greyville and had his own tote such was the turnover. “He was a popular member of the French/Mauritian community and was a warm personality. His box was always open to those wanting to share a glass of champagne,” said Lambert.
Directors and staff of Gold Circle and the entire racing community share their condolences with the Maingard family.
Maingard was a prolific owner and his red and green silks where a familiar sight on race courses around the country.
His most recent winner was Mr Gonzales who won at Hollywoodbets Greyville last week.
The best horse that he owned was possibly the filly Respectable trained by Ricky Maingard who finished third in a dead-heat with Jungle Warrior behind Illustrador and Olympic Duel in the 1990 Durban July with Jeff Lloyd aboard.
Jungle Sands raced in Maingard’s colours winning the Germiston November Handicap and finishing third in the Queen’s Plate.
Maingard was an entrepreneur, making his fortune in the Agri-Chemical business before diversifying into property, largely in the Franschhoek Valley.
Gold Circle CEO Michel Nairac said "Robert played a big part in my life and has been very influential in the career path I chose. He touched the life of so many in the racing industry and will be sorely missed"
Recently elected Chairperson of Gold Circle, Sadha Naidoo (who was also a part racehorse owner with Robert Maingard) echoed the sentiments and tributes from other stakeholders. “Mr Maingard no doubt contributed immensely to both the racehorse and business communities in South Africa. His contributions would be etched through the legacy and memories that he leaves behind with his dear family who would continue to blaze the Maingard flame.”
According to Bill Lambert, Maingard was a most colourful personality who had a great passion for racing. He was an active member of Gold Circle and rented the largest private box at Greyville and had his own tote such was the turnover. “He was a popular member of the French/Mauritian community and was a warm personality. His box was always open to those wanting to share a glass of champagne,” said Lambert.
Directors and staff of Gold Circle and the entire racing community share their condolences with the Maingard family.
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