THE unforgettable racecourse achievements of Danoli, ‘the People’s Champion’, were recalled at last weekend’s ITBA National Breeding and Racing Awards when Danoli’s breeder Willie Austin was honoured.

Based in Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, Austin has produced plenty of winners over the past 50 years, including Galway Plate winner Blazing Tempo and, most recently, the top class staying hurdler Blazing Khal.