A HORSE that was part-owned by Shane Warne triumphantly won its first race yesterday before its jockey performed a touching celebration to the late legend.
Sacred Oath won the 1200m race on the Gold Coast to record its maiden victory in its third outing.
Jockey Noel Callow paid tribute to Sacred Oath’s late owner Shane Warne after victory yesterday
The late cricketing legend owned part of the horse
Noel Callow, right-arm over pic.twitter.com/XaKc5DVECf
— Brodie Nickson (@BN1ckson) April 16, 2022
It was the favourite post-race and dominated throughout before its rider Noel Callow delivered a touching tribute during the celebrations.
The jockey gave a huge fist pump as he passed the winning post and then performed a bowling action in honour of the legendary cricketer.
Warne tragically died aged just 52 in Thailand back in March after suffering a heart attack.
The Australian’s death sparked a massive outpouring of emotion.
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And billions tuned in around the world to pay their respects at a state memorial service at the MCG last month.
And Callow’s tribute to the star did not go unnoticed.
Racing analyst Jarred Magnabosco tweeted: “How about Noel Callow giving the leg spin for @ShaneWarne past the post!
“Incredible to get the maiden out of the way for all connections!”
Ex-AFL star and racing expert Campbell Brown tweeted: “Very sentimental win that. Well done (trainer) David (Vandyke) to get the horse back in such good order after last starts incident.
“Great ride King and Lovely delivery. Hope u enjoyed that SK.”
And racing journalist Tim Yeatman tweeted: “Sacred Oath, part-owned by the late Shane Warne, wins on the Gold Coast. Hope the king enjoyed that one upstairs.”
