Andrew Fortune gives thumbs up to speedy Winter Smoke
Straight-talking horseman can’t believe his filly is not favourite for the seventh race at Turffontein on Saturday
22 April 2021 - 15:59
If there was a poll for the most popular personality in racing, Andrew Fortune would probably get the most votes. Even Donald Trump might not call for a recount.
Now in his fifties, Fortune’s career has had more ups and downs than a malaria patient’s temperature chart. The high was winning the jockeys championship in 2008/9 and the lows have been so many run-ins with the Jockey Club (NHRA) that he has probably lost count...
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