gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted May 9, 2022 Sad to note the passing early this morning of former jumps jockey Lance Rokela better known as Roc. He had a great association with Mr Hickey winning both the 1980 Great Northern and Wellington Hurdles on him. His first win was on Fox View on the 8/7/72 at Avondale for Peter Wilson. His second win was on Ascona on the 15/7/72 at Matamata for Ken Browne. jack, JJ Flash, Black Kirrama and 1 other 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,095 Report post Posted May 9, 2022 Dyed-in-the-wool Dargaville lad though I remember him in the Central in Cambridge early 70's putting a foot on the bar and showing off his purple toenails. One of a kind. Basil brush and Baz (NZ) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pole 53 Report post Posted May 9, 2022 43 minutes ago, gubellini said: Sad to note the passing early this morning of former jumps jockey Lance Rokela better known as Roc. He had a great association with Mr Hickey winning both the 1980 Great Northern and Wellington Hurdles on him. His first win was on Fox View on the 8/7/72 at Avondale for Peter Wilson. His second win was on Ascona on the 15/7/72 at Matamata for Ken Browne. Worked with Roc while he was in Matamata. A likable bloke with a few problems. Last I knew he was with Steven McKee at Takanini. Seen him 1 other morning in Papakura leaving a dairy carrying a Best Bet along with a Friday Flash. Thats our Roc. Baz (NZ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz (NZ) 1,722 Report post Posted May 10, 2022 Sad to hear...used to have a few sessions with Roc in what we called the Crazy's Bar at the Matamata Hotel many moons ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted May 10, 2022 I knew Roc when he was at Sticks with Speed and Errol. Seemed a quiet guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerula 1,402 Report post Posted May 10, 2022 And Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...