A new trainer’s name appears on the Fairview index for this Friday’s polytrack meeting.
Emmanuel Kaknis on the far right, with his Attorney brother Pantelis and sister Christine, who is is his assistant
An excited Emmanuel Kaknis sends out his first five runners on Friday after a long training and stable management apprenticeship, where he learnt the ropes from master veterans of the ilk of Hekkie Strydom and Barry Steenkamp.
“It is all systems go and the team is ready to roll,” said the 31 year old East London-born Greek national, of a business he says will be founded on family values.
The family aspect shines through, with his Mom Anne-Marie his major owner, while sister Chrysanthy – better known as Christine – is his assistant. He points out for clarity that their surnames are spelt Kacnis – while his is Kaknis.
Emmanuel starts out with ‘a nice mix’ of 28 horses of which some are unraced. He has been assisted by jockey Bryan Claassen, who has been riding a lot of work.
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“This is the culmination of a lifelong ambition. It is not an easy game but I have learnt from the best and I have the support of my wonderful family and a good team in the yard. Now it’s up to the horses – and we have boxes available to grow as we get more broader based support.”
