Duncan wishes to thank all the people concerned with the well-being of Muzi Yeni and the filly Fiorella after their untimely parting of company in the WSB 1900 at Greyville on Saturday. Duncan said he was overwhelmed by the interest and support shown by the public. Current national log leader Muzi Yeni, the rider of…
David Thiselton Duncan Howells said Fiorella had been crying out for a step back up in trip and the WSB 1900 to be run tomorrow had finally provided her with such an opportunity. He said, She is exceptionally well in herself. It was hard to find races for her over this sort of distance due…
Horses can be difficult to fathom, the worst being what is know in the trade as morning glories horses that show any amount of ability on the training track but run below expectations when in a race proper. First race winner Candy Apple was a recent example until yesterday. The stipendiary stewards had him tagged…
In the face of heavy market support for favourite Sovereign Spirit, a R5.75 million yearling purchase, Special Blend was ignored in the betting for the last race at Scottsville yesterday in spite of putting up an eye-catching barrier trial. Given a chance to find his feet early on, Special Blend quickened smartly under Craig Zackey…
Things seldom go according to plan in racing and after a slow start to Sundays meeting at Scottsville, where expectations were high, it all came together in two of the last three races with Hey Boy winning the Mi7 Security Group Handicap for apprentices and Special Blend rounding off the afternoon, although not what most…
David Thiselton Top KZN trainer Duncan Howells is expecting a fine run from Thanksgiving in the Grade 2 KRA Guineas at Greyville on Friday night. The meeting heralds the opening of the SA Champions Season and there will be eight feature races for fans to look forward to. Ashburton-based conditioner Howells said, Thanksgiving’s Cape Derby…
Warren Lenferna took time off from his television presenting to lead in Marsanne in the Greyville Convention Centre Maiden at Greyville on May Day. At last years National Yearling Sales, the daughter of Mogok tried to take a piece out of Lenfernas arm in the company of Dave MacLean. It was decided that the filly…
The rationale behind the guidelines as last amended in April 2016 followed from numerous meetings with all stakeholders at which it was unanimously agreed that horses should be protected from over aggressive adjustments and so ensure that they could achieve their fair share of wins. Maximum caps were imposed on all maiden winners, and maiden…
Anyone who has been involved in horse racing for any length of time will tell you that it is a sport of super highs and depressing lows. Just when you think nothing can go wrong, the wheels and the disselboom come off. Wildly In Love looked to have super prospects as an early three-year-old but…
Its probably easier and less stressful being an investment fund manager than a racehorse trainer where attention to detail in an instant is paramount. When stock markets crash there is always the option of switching horses and hedging bets but in horse racing all can go pear-shaped in a matter of minutes. Viruses, colics, lameness…