MARKUS JOOSTE

The Gold Circle Owner Award for the month has been bestowed on Markus Jooste

There has never been an owner in the history of South African racing that has played such a dominant role in the sport as Markus Jooste has with his massive string or horses spread across training yards in virtually every racing region in the country.

His generosity in supporting a variety of stables with high-class thoroughbreds is unique and his enormous investment in racing and breeding has added a new dimension to the industry in the quality of racing and breeding stock.

Racing mainly in partnership with his wife Ingrid, they have been the leading owners in the country for some years and they have more than deserved the success they have enjoyed.

In the past month Markus was involved in five winners in the province – Night Trip in his own colours, Exit Here, and Rabada, Brutal Force and Stormy Eclipse in partnership with Ingrid.

His involvement and support of racing in South Africa is greatly appreciated by all and his success in the past month worthy of the award.

Well done Markus.