Gary Player galloper gets photo-finish verdict in Senor Santa
Vars Vicky got the verdict by the width of cigarette paper over Bohica at Turffontein
14 March 2021 - 17:59
In his illustrious career, a number of Gary Player’s many tournament wins were nailing-biting last-putt affairs. It was the same scenario at Turffontein on Saturday when Vars Vicky, bred by the golfing legend, got the verdict in the Senor Santa Stakes by the width of cigarette paper.
Player, who celebrated his 85th birthday last November, remains a huge supporter of racing and bloodstock. In an interview, he said: “I don’t know which I love most — golf or horses. I love them both. Guess, I’ll have to give them a tie.”..
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