Jockey Parvesh Shaikh aims to give absent family the best start in lifeMAT KERMEEN/STUFF Apprentice jockey Parvesh ShaikhEvery parent makes sacrifices for their children but Parvesh Shaikh knows that more than most. MAT KERMEEN/STUFF Parvesh Shaikh is racing to give his children the best possible future in life. RACE IMAGES Parvesh Shaikh brings up a win at Riccarton aboard Coup Darci Be. He lives with the Pitman family and receives plenty of support. Kings Pal finished just a length behind Stormy Habit, despite carrying 9kg more than the winner.

Source: Stuff August 25, 2017 07:07 UTC