Nakhle’s absence no dampener to Byerley Park’s big day out

By Dennis Ryan

22 Feb 2023

 
Nakhle’s absence no dampener to Byerley Park’s big day outDaniel Nakhle and Donovan Mansour have led the way in establishing the New Zealand Equine Academy at

Daniel Nakhle missed the big day out by Byerley Park-trained horses at Pukekohe Park on Saturday, but that did nothing to lessen the thrill he got in abstentia.

Co-founder more than 20 years ago with his father Elias of the private South Auckland training facility, Nakhle was high above the Pacific on the way to Los Angeles when first Crocetti, then Mascarinto, Volare and Desert Lightning flew the Byerley Park flag on Avondale Cup day.

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