Champion jockey Hewitson can make up for lost time
Lyle Hewitson finds himself 40 winners behind Muzi Yeni in the jockeys championship, but things could change
As a result of being sidelined through injury, champion jockey Lyle Hewitson finds himself 40 winners behind Muzi Yeni in the jockeys championship, but he has a chance of landing a big prize on Saturday when he rides Tilbury Fort in the R1m Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile at Turffontein. Tilbury Fort is one of four runners from the powerful stable of Sean Tarry and the five-year-old should be competitive with his low weight of 53.5kg. The son of Horse Chestnut goes into the race fresh as he has only contested five races in 2018 — winning two of them. Tarry has strong back-up in one of the leading fancies, Matador Man, with jockey S’manga Khumalo having the luxury of jumping from pole position. The five-year-old won his last start at Greyville in September by over three lengths. There is not a lot to choose between Social Order and Tilbury Fort on their running behind Yakeen at Turffontein in June. Noble Secret represents Mike de Ko c k ’s yard. He has got a serious shout on Sa...
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