Duncan Howells Racing

Duncan Howells Racing Trainer of multiple Gr1 winners including Via Africa, Gypsy's Warning, Same Jurisdiction, Zeeno. We are based at Summerveld Training Centre near Hillcrest.

We generally focus on racing at the main racetracks in KZN. Trainer of Gr1 winners Via Africa, Gypsy's Warning, Zeeno, Same Jurisdiction. Other Black Type winners and feature horses are Fiorella, Neptune's Rain, Cosmic Light, Dawn Calling, Knight To Remember, Secret Captain, Ten Gun Salute, Passive Resistance, Winter Wish, La Pucelle, Tetelestai, Saratoga Dancer, One Cool Dude, Tropical Empire, Felix The Cat, Lunar Rush.

16/02/2025

HW Scottsville Sunday 16.02
R2 Ms Galore- she has shown good improvement since her 1st start and we are expecting a good effort.

16/02/2025

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Sunday 16.02 R5 El Rey Viene-if reproducing best form can show improvement.

16/02/2025

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Sunday 16.02 R8 Side Story-is coming off a break. Has ability but we are expecting her to need this outing.

We have three runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday. Race 2 Ms Galore (5) - She has shown improvement since her...
15/02/2025

We have three runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday.

Race 2 Ms Galore (5) - She has shown improvement since her first run and can give a good account of herself.
Race 5 El Rey Viene (10) - He is well can show improvement with the drop in merit rating.
Race 8 West Side Story (3) - Ignore last run. Can show improvement over the shorter trip.

We have three runners today at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Race 4 Zena Rose (8) - Ignore last run in yielding ground. She...
09/02/2025

We have three runners today at Hollywoodbets Scottsville.

Race 4 Zena Rose (8) - Ignore last run in yielding ground. She can show useful improvement over the extra.
Race 5 Kitchakal (11) - His last run looked too far for him in soft conditions. He can show improvement with a drop in class and distance.
Race 8 Connoisseur (10) - He is knocking on the door and can give a good account of himself.

08/02/2025

Connoisseur - R6 1600m
Will enjoy the softer conditions and if having luck from an outside draw will give a good account.

08/02/2025

Kitchakal-R5 1400m
Wide draw but with luck in running can give a good account.

08/02/2025

Zena Rose - R4 1400m
Can show good improvement over the extra. Needs to race relaxed and can put in a good finish.

05/02/2025

A Story of Triumph, Setback, and Redemption.

From a childhood shaped by his father’s legacy in horse racing to sleeping in his car while chasing his dream, Duncan Howells' journey is one of resilience.

He rose from an assistant trainer to KZN Champion Trainer, building a powerhouse stable with over 100 horses. But when his biggest owner left and COVID-19 struck, he nearly lost everything.

Now, he’s rebuilding. This is his story.

02/02/2025

🚨 COMING SOON 🚨

The untold story of Duncan Howells—a man who built his career on grit, determination, and an unshakable love for horse racing. From a childhood passion to becoming KZN Champion Trainer, and then facing the fight of his life to keep it all.

🏇 Full documentary premieres Wednesday at 6 AM
📺 Watch on Facebook – stay tuned for links!

Don’t miss this journey of resilience, passion, and the love of the sport.

We have three runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today: Race 6 Fern Hill (3) - Improved last run. He will appreciate t...
02/02/2025

We have three runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today:

Race 6 Fern Hill (3) - Improved last run. He will appreciate the extra and can run into the money.
Race 8 Cape Capri (10) - If finding best form can give a good account at the weights.
Race 9 Twenty One May (14) - Ignore last run when played up in the starting stalls. If reproducing best form can give a good account of himself.

We have two runners at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight. Race 1 Futurarius (5) - He showed good improvement last time out...
31/01/2025

We have two runners at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight.

Race 1 Futurarius (5) - He showed good improvement last time out and if taking to the surface can give a good account.

Race 2 Princess Palace (4) - First run on poly. She is racing consistently and can give a good account of herself.

We have Brass Bell on the Polytrack today.Race 8 (5) - He is well in himself and can run into the money today.
29/01/2025

We have Brass Bell on the Polytrack today.
Race 8 (5) - He is well in himself and can run into the money today.

Rooster Bradshaw wins this afternoon for Mrs Hester Kuhn, with Kabelo Matsunyane aboard the son of Potala Palace. Well d...
19/01/2025

Rooster Bradshaw wins this afternoon for Mrs Hester Kuhn, with Kabelo Matsunyane aboard the son of Potala Palace.
Well done to all concerned and to breeders Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) & Hemel `N Aarde Stud.

Thank you to Hollywoodbets SA for your valued sponsorship.

Images: Candiese Lenferna

We have two runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Race 1 Rooster Bradshaw (6) - He has been racing consistently ov...
19/01/2025

We have two runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today.

Race 1 Rooster Bradshaw (6) - He has been racing consistently over 1400-1600m and can give a good account of himself.
Race 7 Papa C (12) - He will need this run.

Ever-consistent French Trip (Trippi) wins for the second time for owner Mrs Hester Kuhn, ridden by Kabelo Matsunyane and...
13/01/2025

Ever-consistent French Trip (Trippi) wins for the second time for owner Mrs Hester Kuhn, ridden by Kabelo Matsunyane and bred by Mike Jolly.
The gelding has had 16 starts and has only been out of the money on three occasions.
Well done to all concerned and thank you to our sponsors Hollywoodbets SA.
Images: Candiese Lenferna Photography

We have several runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday. Race 2 Zena Rose (1) - She is racing consistently and ca...
11/01/2025

We have several runners at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday.

Race 2 Zena Rose (1) - She is racing consistently and can give a good account of herself.
Race 3 Ms Galore (4) - Will need this run.
Race 7 Kitchakal (1) - Fair last run when batting to quicken in a slow run race. Well weighted and can run into the money from an ideal draw.
Race 8 French Trip (10) - He enjoys racing at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and can give a good account of himself.

Congratulations to Hollywood Racing and Gareth van Zyl Racing on their fantastic win with Asiye Phambili in the Gr2 Cart...
06/01/2025

Congratulations to Hollywood Racing and Gareth van Zyl Racing on their fantastic win with Asiye Phambili in the Gr2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes on L'Ormarins King's Plate day!


Image: Candiese Lenferna Photography

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Hollywoodbets Scottsville Sunday 16.02 R5 El Rey Viene-if reproducing best form can show improvement.

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Sunday 16.02 R8 Side Story-is coming off a break. Has ability but we are expecting her to need this outing.

HW Scottsville Sunday 16.02 R2 Ms Galore- she has shown good improvement since her 1st start and we are expecting a good effort.

Connoisseur - R6 1600m Will enjoy the softer conditions and if having luck from an outside draw will give a good account.

Kitchakal-R5 1400m Wide draw but with luck in running can give a good account.

Zena Rose - R4 1400m Can show good improvement over the extra. Needs to race relaxed and can put in a good finish.

A Story of Triumph, Setback, and Redemption. From a childhood shaped by his father’s legacy in horse racing to sleeping in his car while chasing his dream, Duncan Howells' journey is one of resilience. He rose from an assistant trainer to KZN Champion Trainer, building a powerhouse stable with over 100 horses. But when his biggest owner left and COVID-19 struck, he nearly lost everything. Now, he’s rebuilding. This is his story.

🚨 COMING SOON 🚨 The untold story of Duncan Howells—a man who built his career on grit, determination, and an unshakable love for horse racing. From a childhood passion to becoming KZN Champion Trainer, and then facing the fight of his life to keep it all. 🏇 Full documentary premieres Wednesday at 6 AM 📺 Watch on Facebook – stay tuned for links! Don’t miss this journey of resilience, passion, and the love of the sport. #DuncanHowells #ChampionTrainer #HorseRacing

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