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Kevin Shea (jockey)
South African 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.
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.
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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 D