Nel has only held his licence for three months but the former La Plaisance Stud manager built further on his flying start for the private training operation based in the scenic surrounds of Rondeberg on the Cape West Coast.
Oh Susanna and her stakes winning paddock pals are not only continuing to add to the burgeoning Drakenstein trophy cabinet through their progeny, they are also establishing powerful female dynasties which should serve the stud well in years to come
Some 23 years after booting home his first victory in August 2002 at Clairwood Park, Sean Veale reached the milestone of his first century of winners in a season at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday
