Episode 307: Kody Nestor

A pleasure to introduce 31 year old Kody Nestor whose riding career was halted by increasing weight in 2017. His rise in the training ranks has been beyond his expectations. Kody says he didn’t have a single horse to train when his licence was granted. He remembers a trip to central Queensland where he purchased a horse for $5,500- a horse he’d ridden in three races. Kody talks of his current team of 35-40 horses and the wonderful support he’s had from owners. He talks of a valued association with jockey Anthony Cavallo who rides most of the stable runners. Kody admits he still enjoys riding some of the trackwork himself. The trainer acknowledges the contribution of several horses who’ve helped establish his training career. There’s one gelding in the stable he expects to go on to better things. Kody talks of his strong racing background and the support he’s had from several talented family members. He looks back on his early days as a bush apprentice and the pleasant surprise he received when high profile Sydney trainers began seeking his services. Kody looks back on a short but rewarding stint with the legendary Guy Walter.  He profiles some of the better class horses he got to ride on metropolitan tracks. The young horseman looks back on a very successful association with Brett Cavanough during the trainer’s time in Albury. During his days as a jockey Kody loved nothing more than riding in remote areas. He looks back on some outback experiences including a Birdsville Cup win.  He talks of the enjoyment he’s gaining as a tutor of three stable apprentices.