FRED CRABBIA

Fred, one of the biggest owners of thoroughbred horses in the country, is also one of the most popular members of the South African racing community which he entered about 35 years ago through the encouragement of a friend.

He now owns about 120 horses which he races not only here in South Africa but in Singapore and Malaysia and is the proud owner of the international superstar Rocket Man.

“I was not really interested but a friend said I should get one horse and see how it goes.”

And he really has given it a go, with the bug biting he has become involved in breeding as well and racing the horses he breeds.

“But I have decided to give up the breeding side and I am cutting back on the number of horses I am involved in. I haven’t got the time to study pedigrees and I have decided to concentrate on the racing side and reduce my string to about 20 or 25 and buying horses at the sales.”

He said he does not know how many winners he has had over the years but has been very lucky in recent years and has some very nice horses, including the two-year-old Harry Lime, which makes the year ahead very exciting. “I am really looking forward to the rest of the season.”

During the month of April Fred enjoyed four winners, Clipperton Island and De La Danza at Clairwood and German Lady and Harry Lime at Scottsville.

Harry Lime is a very exciting young horse and I am looking forward to see how he goes in the Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion at Scottsville.

Well done Fred.