Kevin Shea (jockey)

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.

Kevin Shea
OccupationJockey
Born (1963-04-16) 16 April 1963
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

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 (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 CupSouth AfricaHave A FlingBuller BentonKevin Shea
2001Champions CupSouth AfricaInglesideMike de KockKevin Shea
2001Summer CupSouth AfricaInglesideMike de KockKevin Shea
2002Paddock StakesSouth AfricaEscoleta FitzMike de KockKevin Shea
2002Cape GuineasSouth AfricaFlight AlertMike de KockKevin Shea
2002Woolavington CupSouth AfricaIpi TombeMike de KockKevin Shea
2002Durban JulySouth AfricaIpi TombeMike de KockKevin Shea
2002Garden Province StakesSouth AfricaEscoleta FitzMike de KockKevin Shea
2003Cape GuineasSouth AfricaDomino ManMike de KockKevin Shea
2003Dubai Duty FreeUnited Arab EmiratesIpi TombeMike de KockKevin Shea
2003Summer CupSouth AfricaWolf WhistleMike de KockKevin Shea
2003Cape Fillies GuineasSouth AfricaEmerald BeautyMike de KockKevin Shea
2004SA ClassicSouth AfricaGreys InnMike de KockKevin Shea
2004Daily NewsSouth AfricaGrand EmporiumWeiho MarwingKevin Shea
2006Horse Chestnut 1600South AfricaIlha Da VitoriaMike de KockKevin Shea
2008Sheema ClassicUnited Arab EmiratesSun ClassiqueMike de KockKevin Shea
2008QEII CupHong KongArchipenkoMike de KockKevin Shea
2008Vodacom Durban JulySouth AfricaDancer's Daughter (DH)Justin SnaithKevin Shea
2008Premiers Champion StakesSouth AfricaRocks OffMike de KockKevin Shea
2008Summer CupSouth AfricaRudraMike de KockKevin Shea
2008Hong Kong CupHong KongEagle MountainMike de KockKevin Shea
2009Woolavington StakesSouth AfricaZirconeumMike de KockKevin Shea
2010SA DerbySouth AfricaIrish FlameMike de KockKevin Shea
2010Singapore CupSingaporeLizard's DesireMike de KockKevin Shea
2010Daily NewsSouth AfricaIrish FlameMike de KockKevin Shea
2010Canon Gold CupSouth AfricaAncestral ForeMike de KockKevin Shea
2010Golden SlipperSouth AfricaMahboobaMike de KockKevin Shea
2011Thekwini StakesSouth AfricaAmaneeMike de KockKevin Shea
2012Jebel HattaUnited Arab EmiratesMasterofhounds (USA)Mike de KockKevin Shea
2012Golden Horse MedallionSouth AfricaRocket Let WinDennis DrierKevin Shea
2013Golden HorseshoeSouth AfricaForest IndigoAlec LairdKevin Shea
2014Cape Flying ChampionshipSouth AfricaVia AfricaDuncan HowellsKevin Shea
2014SA Fillies ClassicSouth AfricaAthinaJoe SomaKevin Shea
2014SA Fillies SprintSouth AfricaVia AfricaDuncan HowellsKevin Shea
2014Thekwini StakesSouth AfricaSame 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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