HELEN'S IDEAL
Ken Nicol: The Paul Reeves stable is very much a family oriented affair, as his wife of over 30 years Charlmain does the accounts, while daughter Stacey assists, as well as being married to jockey Devin Ashby, who picks up many of their rides.
STANLEY FERREIRA in the 1980s
Trainer Stanley Ferreira has died at the age of 66. He was said by many knowledgeable racing people to be one of the best horsemen South Africa has produced.
DIVINE ODYSSEY & CALVIN HABIB
Ken Nicol: Calvin Habib’s star is on the rise and he celebrated his first Grade 2 win when Divine Odyssey won the Colorado King over 2000m at Turffontein so impressively on Saturday.
ORMOND FERRARIS
Jack Milner: Every morning when veteran trainer Ormond Ferraris arrives at his Turffontein stable, a mob of stray cats welcomes him to work.
GAVIN VAN ZYL
Ken Nicol: After four decades as a highly successful jockey and trainer, Gavin van Zyl brings one-horse raiding party Marchingontogether for the Grade 1 SA Derby at Turffontein on Saturday.
DOUG WHYTE in Newmarket
Newmarket – Hong Kong riding legend Doug Whyte is spending time in the UK preparing to take up training in his adopted home later this year.
