2018 SA Cup winner Shadow Sax sadly passed away unexpectedly recently.
Owner/breeder Pam Hockham said the gelding had been discovered deceased in a paddock and that an autopsy would be used to find the cause of the horse’s unexpected death
Hockham said initial thoughts were that Shadow Sax suffered a heart attack or snake bite.
With a record of 23 victories including the SA cup from just 50 career starts.
Driven by the late Great Gavin Lang Shadow Sax started a $1.50 favourite in the 2018 SA Cup he beat Massini by 3 metres with locally trained Bettor Party a distant third.
Plagued by injuries Shadow Sax did return to Globe Derby in April last year for another tilt at the SA Cup under the care of Matt Craven but things didn’t go his way after racing three wide and locking wheels the son of Shadow Play dropped out to finish last.
Shadow Sax only had five more starts after the 2021 SA Cup for a couple of placings before being retired.
