Bendel - John was born in England and came to Kenya when he was 4. His father was farming at Nanyuki and John soon became interested in horses. He rode his first winner in a Gymkhana race when he was 15, learning about race riding from trainer Major Kirkham, for whom he rode work. He also learnt a lot about riding techniques from Bill Stokes the jockey. John then went to England on a training course in general horsemanship and returning to Kenya, started training racehorses and teaching riding..

In the beginning he specialised in National Hunt racing. His best horse during that period was called Reveille, which won every race he entered. Other good horses John has trained include Kinkajoo, who won the Kenya Gold Cup. Most horses John trains are also owned by him. He prefers to look after a small string. (more)

Year Book - 1953 - Trainer licensed by the Jockey Club of Kenya - J.D. Sprague

Gazette 19 June 1965 has Helena Mary, Sidney William, John Drummond and Isabel Katherine (widow) all at Box 568 Nairobi.