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Posted 2009-08-04 15:19:26  
POCKET POWER SILKS WINNER ANNOUNCED

A Johannesburg Engineer with a big passion for racing, was announced as the winner of the coveted framed silks of Pocket Power.

As judged by the Mike Bass

Racing team, the lucky winner was ecstatic with his win and even thought that it was radio DJ's joke when he was called and announced as the winner.

The talented winner, Russell Dewee (far right) who wrote a wonderful tribute to the champion horse, was presented with the silks at Greyville on Canon Gold Cup Day in full view of the Tellytrack cameras and on course crowd by none other than Pocket Power's trainer Mike Bass

, Co-owner Marsh Shirtliff and the Gold Circle Chairman, Vidrik Thurling after the third race.

"Thank you for the opportunity you have given us as readers of SA Horseracing a chance to win an extremely invaluable prize. Winning it on the other hand was something to really be proud of as this is the first time such a prize has been offered and I have been given offers for my prize which I turned down becAUS

e this prize/memento will stay in my family for many, many years!," said Dewee after his win.

Describing the day itself he said, "The day at Greyville exceeded all expectations from my fiancé and myself.... Ash (SAHorseracing.COM) was a splendid host to say the least. The presentation was something to be remembered. Now I can really say that I have had my 2 minutes of fame! But that stood miles apart from meeting the trainer, owner and Gold Circle chairman. It was extremely humbling to meet Mr. Bass and Mr. and Mrs. Shirtliff. Not many people can appreciate the sense of excitement in standing and shaking hands with people of this stature which I rank above par of meeting your favorite sportsman."

Gold Circle's marketing team led by Monica Holman for this task were extremely helpful and generous throughout the process of arranging the occasion. They went out of their way to make the day as special as possible and need to be complimented. 

Russell Dewee and his lovely fiancé Terry were wined and dined at the famous Durban View Room compliments of Gold Circle on a day that he will no doubt treasure for a long time to come.

The Silks were sponsored by Odds-On and can be contacted on 0824458956 or oddson@iafrica.com.

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Russell, South Africa, (2009-02-18 06:35:33) (914 days ago)
Need I say more.... Thank you!
hibernia, United Kingdom, (2009-06-03 19:48:46) (914 days ago)
well done russel
Christiaan, South Africa, (2009-02-17 15:13:43) (914 days ago)
Russell my man.....Wish this was another award we could have shared, not sure how that would have worked!!!! You did a great job! Racing needs more people like you thats for sure!!!!
Fred Ellis, South Africa, (2009-07-08 09:03:51) (914 days ago)
Fred Ellis S A I Would Wear Them As Pyjamas The Night before Buying A horse at a yearling auction Congrats
Empress_Club, South Africa, (2009-03-11 17:29:22) (914 days ago)
Congrats! Enjoy that view every time you see it hanging in you chosen location, for all the years to come ;)
Russell, South Africa, (2009-02-18 06:35:33) (913 days ago)
Isn't wonderful to know that the racing industry is not all dark and gloomy as is made out to be... Thanks for all the congrats but I thik the biggest congrats needs to go to SA Horseracing, The Bass team and Gold Circle for putting it all together! Well done. To the rest... you'll make extraordinary competitors. Lets keep the competitive posting going.
DAVE SCOTT, South Africa, (2009-03-16 10:43:04) (913 days ago)
Well done Russell, enjoy!
PRAVEEN, South Africa, (2009-02-18 09:23:23) (913 days ago)
WELL DONE MATE. YOU ARE A WORTHY WINNER. I ALWAYS ENJOY READING YOUR COMMENTS. ENJOY !!!
mahen, South Africa, (2009-07-03 22:05:25) (913 days ago)
well done boet
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