In case you want to know something about the best South African Jockeys, then you are in the right place. We will tell you something about the best jockeys.

In the first place, we need to mention Gavin Lerena. Lerena is well known for breaking Michael Roberts 30 years old record. In fact, he had recording 283 wins on his way to being crowned as South Africa Champion Apprentice. He was a champion three years in a row, 2005, 2006 and 2007. In 2014 he wins the Jockeys’ Championship with 220 winners from 1,106 rides.

After him, we need to mention S’manga Khumalo. He is 32 years old and he has been twice crowned Champion Jockey in South Africa. But he is most famous for being the first black jockey. Not to mention that he is the man who didn’t see his first horse until he was 14 years old.

The next one is Anton Marcus. He maybe isn't famous like the other two, but still, we need to mention him. In fact, he is most famous for rattling-up a hat trick of South African Jockeys Championship between 2009 and 2011.

Kevin Shea had to retire in 2014. He made this decision after he had problems with his back, in fact at that moment he was unfit to ride. Today he enjoys in his second career commenting on the sport he loves. In his riding career, he always had the best horses. However, we can mention two of them Ipi Tombe and Sun Classique.

Last but still important is Michael “Muis” Roberts. He is one of the best known South African jockeys in Britain. Not to mention that he was former Champion South African Apprentice and become British Champion Jockey in 1992. His most famous horse was Mtoto. With this horse, he wins everything that he could.