Herman Brown Back A Winner After 12 Years

Two-time SIA Cup-winning trainer comes out of retirement to strike with first runner

- Michael Lee

One of South Africa's most popular trainers, and certainly, one of the better-known ones in Singapore, has made a winning comeback after 12 years off the scene - Herman Brown.

Remarkably, The Night Ferry was the horseman's first runner since 2012 in Meydan, Dubai, when he closed the chapter on an outstanding training career, both on South African soil and internationally.

Lined up in an Open Maiden race (1,600m) at Kenilworth on July 22, The Night Ferry, who was previously trained by Justin Snaith, led from start to finish under jockey Grant van Niekerk.

"It's a great start," said Brown. "I haven't had a runner in 12 years - I was nervous.

"I must have had 25,000 runners in my career by now, but this one felt different.

"Grant rode a lovely race. He's not an easy horse to ride, but he outstayed them."

"Outstaying" is one word who would fit one of the best horses he ever trained like a glove - Jay Peg.