In what will be great news for many racing fans, the Sporting Post can report today that former SA Champion Jockey Andrew Fortune has been licenced by the National Horseracing Authority of South Africa to return to the saddle.
In what has been billed as the comeback to beat all comebacks, ‘The Candyman’, who handed in his licence in 2017, looks to resurrect a career on African soil that captivated and entertained the SA racing public for close on 30 years.
Andrew Fortune – uphill battle (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
The flamboyant son of the Cape Flats, with his characteristic never-say-die commitment, has been getting into shape for over a year now and shedding the kilo’s as he bids to regain some of the glory of yesteryear.
It’s been an uphill battle but full marks to all involved for allowing sanity to prevail.
A media release by the National Horseracing Authority is expected today and will outline the full details of the decision.
