Emergence Of The 'Idol' Jockey

Hans Ebert is a fan of Callan Murray and Lyle Hewitson. Robyn Louw forwarded Hans Eberts articles about Calla's and Hewit's experience in Hong Kong racing.

Lyle Hewitson went winless on 140 rides in Hong Kong. He was offered a ride on Last Kingdom by Douglas Whyte. Hewit's first win came at his first meeting in Nakayama. He is now an Instagram sensation in Japan. The Japanese market is fascinated with 'idol' riders and their horses. Mikaelle Michel is an example of a young French female jockey who has become an idol in the country. She rode winners in her previous stints in both Hongkong and Japan and is popular among the fans. It's a shame that horse racing is not marketed properly in this country, as it's an important pastime.

Opportunity Knocks was injured and had to spend two weeks on the sidelines in Hong Kong.