scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted February 2, 2022 Frank, one of racings most colourful characters Frank stammers... Perminent colours in racings history... Believer in the underdog... Stubborn as they come x Wellington Frank... Well known in the racing Industry for his kind heart and persistent nature, always willing to give a hand and hope too the under dog and believer in those who others would not... You always had that gift for working with the tricky ones.. Frank... Well known in his family for his love and forever forgiving nature, for seeing the best in us when know one else does and for being our rock... Unfortunately even that rock, strong and stubborn as it may be is struggling to fight his battle with cancer and every day we have left with him we treasure. With more sadness than I can put into words this page is being made in the hopes too fundraise for a specialized bed for frank and to help relive stress on the family and franks mind over eventual funeral costs and maintaining the well being of his horses so as the focus can soley be on celebrating and remembering his life and all his beauty. Frank heart is made of gold as bright as his old friend peter louis colours and his memory will live on in racings history forever. Xo Joline Phillips' involvement (page creator) Frank is my hero, my rock and my father. Use of funds Too provide a comfortable medical bed for frank and ease franks mind of any stress over the financial pressures on the family. To ensure two special horses, one currently in work and his last bred foal can race on in his memory. X thank you https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgivealittle.co.nz%2Fcause%2Ffrank-one-of-racings-most-colourful-carecters%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR08wbNo2qu1yWbpWM7ISD-WrjaXWAaMZpaojNt_9cfMnLp0u1-uJPq-5x8&h=AT1-qGIOoBB72wLjqfVttn1Y8I636mvv7qNfO87QcWmE97QBQeLb31KsFP5mSlJJ3ZTgbRfZLI-eQfWSZiISx1tmz9G2y-0WMWwImxPhXhDTiiPLK9flOqI0T5p5pOCBET8NU4Kbtg Memphis3 and Chestnut 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,540 Report post Posted February 3, 2022 Very saddened to hear of Frank's battle, always been a great supporter of the coast clubs, and others, year in year out, for a long time, his team always enjoyed the going on the coast, let's hope we can all donate to help his cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,923 Report post Posted February 4, 2022 Frank rode Marand to win a 2yo race at Wairarapa on the 9/4/66 for my friend Dave Richardson. On behalf of Dave and myself we wish Frank and his family all the best. Dave and I have a small share in Wey Too Cool who races at Tauranga on Sunday. If she earns a stake we will donate our share to Frank’s fund. weasel57, Black Kirrama, Shad and 4 others 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whyisit 227 Report post Posted February 7, 2022 It’s nice that to see Taranaki Racing has contributed to this cause and was the first to do so… taranaki racing 4 days ago frank a true battler of the racing industry. great supporter of many clubs including taranaki $200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut 3,140 Report post Posted February 9, 2022 So sorry to hear this, Frank was always there at Trentham when I was growing up, wherever we looked there was Frank , and later he worked for Dad on the track. Bless ya Frank x Hedley Jordan, Memphis3, mooseman and 1 other 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacko 123 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Unfortunately Frank has passed away - www.tributes.co.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,695 Report post Posted February 24, 2022 Oh that is so sad he was a good bug...RIP and condolences to his family. Whyisit, Memphis3, TurnyTom and 3 others 3 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calafete 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2022 Oh my that is sad news. Was always great to see his golden smile each year when we arrived in Hokitika for the Westcoast circuit. mooseman and Shad 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...