Nel on a Zeitz mission in Joburg
Coastal trainer makes rare visit to Turffontein for Charity Mile.
Andre Nel, a Cape/KwaZulu-Natal trainer, is venturing to Johannesburg with his horse, Zeitz, for the Allied Steelrode Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2) at Turffontein. This event, which spotlights the industry's philanthropic side, is a chance for Nel to showcase Zeitz, who has won three races at Turffontein before the rinderpest and once more in 2019.
Zeitz, priced at 7.50 in an 18-strong field, is in good form and will be traveling from Nel's satellite yard in KwaZulu-Natal, a route often taken by victorious feature race winners to the Highveld. The 2026 Charity Mile boasts a strong lineup, including the ruling ante-post favourite, Splittheeights, and other notable horses such as Calla Lagoon, I'm A Fireball, and Grand Empire.
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