Pocket

Pocket Power is one of the most celebrated horses to have raced in South Africa, winning 20 times. This is a fascinating inside story of his career, with riveting detail from the jockeys, trainer and owners amongst others, and will appeal to the general sports enthusiast. It is a story of a Champion. Pocket Power's ascent to fame began at the 2004 Cape Sales, when Terry Silcock picked him out for Marsch Shirtliff, a Cape Town based Businessman with an enduring passion for the "Sport of Kings". The youngster was acquired for a sum of R190, 000 from Zandvliet Stud. In making the purchase, Marsh Shirtliff outbid Arthur Webber and his wife Rina, who are from Port Elizabeth. Arthur and Rina Webber later approached Marsh Shirtliff's trainer, Mike Bass, to ask if a partnership in the horse might be considered. Happily, the couple secured a third share in Pocket Power and Arthur Webber recently admitted that the horse had changed their lives and the lives of those that followed the champion.
 
Pocket Power is one of the most celebrated horses to have raced in South Africa, winning 20 times. This is a fascinating inside story of his career, with riveting detail from the jockeys, trainer and owners amongst others, and will appeal to the general sports enthusiast. It is a story of a Champion. Pocket Power's ascent to fame began at the 2004 Cape Sales, when Terry Silcock picked him out for Marsch Shirtliff, a Cape Town based Businessman with an enduring passion for the "Sport of Kings". The youngster was acquired for a sum of R190, 000 from Zandvliet Stud. In making the purchase, Marsh Shirtliff outbid Arthur Webber and his wife Rina, who are from Port Elizabeth. Arthur and Rina Webber later approached Marsh Shirtliff's trainer, Mike Bass, to ask if a partnership in the horse might be considered. Happily, the couple secured a third share in Pocket Power and Arthur Webber recently admitted that the horse had changed their lives and the lives of those that followed the champion.