Well-known SA racing personality Jane Thomas has passed away at the age of 61. 

Jane took out an open trainer’s license, training off her Far End Farm in Mooi River from 1990 – 2000, before shifting her focus back to pre-training.  

She also did the groundwork for the Ready To Run sales. 

Born in England , Jane packed her bags at the age of 23 and set off on an adventure that would see her lay her roots in Africa. 

After spending time in the USA, she arrived in South Africa, met a husband and, by her own admission, sort of fell in love with Mooi River. She passed peacefully there earlier today. 

No longer married, but a proud mother of two adult sons – South Dakota based Luke and the adopted Durbanite Mzo – Jane immersed herself in her horses and her business. 

Jane will be greatly missed by her family and friends.