It was with saddeness that Rayaan Adams announced that his father Hassen Adams has passed away.

The legendary businessman and racehorse owner has numerous horses in training and owners Nadesen Park Stud Farm.

The first person of colour to win the Cape Met, Hassen's Past Master, gave him a lifelong dream.

Hassen also imported the star colt and stallion GimmeTheGreenlight from Australia. He won the Queens Plate for him.