Patriarch of Alexander racing family dies at 87
Duncan Alexander was a serial winner in his long career as a jockey
01 July 2019 - 14:45
Veteran horseman Duncan Alexander, patriarch of the Alexander racing family, has died in Johannesburg, aged 87. This follows the recent death of another veteran trainer Johan van Eck, at 71.
Despite setbacks with his health in recent years, Alexander was a regular weekend racegoer and a firm supporter of his son Gary’s racing stable...
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