ANDRE NEL

Taking over as private trainer to a famous stable like that of Sabine Plattner where top trainers like Chris Snaith and Brett Crawford had previously operated with success is a major challenge but Andre Nel had considerable experience behind him to approach it with considerable enthusiasm.

As former assistant trainer to Crawford operating the top stable’s satellite yard at Summerveld as well as considerable experience in stud management here and in England, Andre showed the talent that has seen him earn his new position as the key man for Platter Racing in the Cape which also operates a yard in KwaZulu-Natal which is run very efficiently by former jockey Byron Forster.

Nephew of former top trainer Willie Pieters, Andre has almost a life-long association with horses and under his oversight his horses shouldered their way between those of the province’s two top stables, those of Duncan Howells and Dennis Drier, with the three yards each recording seven wins for the month.

An excellent effort from a satellite yard that is worthy of the monthly award.

Well done Andre