Duncan Howells

Howell’s Bells!

Major challlenger Welwitschia’s chances may have been ruined by a noisy jumping castle, but nothing could overshadow a brilliant victory for the new speed sensation Via Africa in the Gr2 Tony Taberer Southern Cross Stakes

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None So Blind…

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. So goes the saying and it has been quite a week in KZN with two one-eyed Australian-bred horses winning in the last two meetings.

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Cheers Vince

Former jockey and SA Jockey Academy Riding Master Vince Curtis, who retires this month,  was honoured for his close on half century of service to

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Duncan and a few doughnuts

A great winning double for Winning Form’s Duncan Howells and a doughnut for the starter. These were the highs and lows of an entertaining but frustrating afternoon at Clairwood on 18 September.

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On the wrong track?

A top jockey suggests the Clairwood track surface is not acceptable, especially after so little rain. Puzzling circumstances, indeed. But Robbie Fradd, with three winners and MJ Byleveld and Sean Cormack, with a double apiece, weren’t complaining.

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In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces

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