Centrofold 147 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 Maybe the talk was about another Mark Walker who has business interests in Hong Kong amongst other places? Could just be plain mis-communication. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradez 5 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 It's true he is gone and Peter Williams is taking over the south island trainer. and Mark McNamara is gone to Hong Kong lol.... Peter Williams is already training on his own right, and has horses. Do you mean hes changing locations to where Walkers southern base is, or aquiring the horses that M Walker has in the south ? Also: I cant imagine McNamara will be going, he just purchased a horse yesterday at the standardbred sales. Not alot of racing in HK for those types. Surely we have him under contract for X amount of years.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmhood 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 Why don't you look on the Te Akau Website - it would surely be lodged on there as "news" - nothing that I could see - this thread all sounds like a woman's magazine - if you don't have any news just "suppose" something & it WILL be believed as gospel by the mass. Now it just needs a nickname like Brangelina or SuBo - what rhymes with Walker???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradez 5 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 and honkers is better stop stiring crap Lol, Do you call it honkers cause you get mixed up with the spelling of Hong Kong ? there was never any question raised, as to if HK was better or worse than Singapore. You also need a contract to train in HK. If the HKJC havnt asked M Walker then he cant train there. Its not like NZ, where you can get a lisence from anywhere!! Unsure if Singapore is the same ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abit roughhouse 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 what rhymes with Walker???? I can't wait to see the answers come in for this one K... there's quite a few members of the Spelling&Grammer Club here @racecafe... they will have plenty to say, I'm sure! :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordman 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 Why don't you look on the Te Akau Website - it would surely be lodged on there as "news" - nothing that I could see - this thread all sounds like a woman's magazine - if you don't have any news just "suppose" something & it WILL be believed as gospel by the mass. Now it just needs a nickname like Brangelina or SuBo - what rhymes with Walker???? just shows how gutless he is mate and i wonder if he knows he could be done 4 libel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theysay 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 it could be true.Ellis has international aspirations..and this would be a good start.Client/synd horses could be placed there and the NZ operation will just keep rolling along with ? taking Walkers place! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 Lol, Do you call it honkers cause you get mixed up with the spelling of Hong Kong ? there was never any question raised, as to if HK was better or worse than Singapore. You also need a contract to train in HK. If the HKJC havnt asked M Walker then he cant train there. Its not like NZ, where you can get a lisence from anywhere!! Unsure if Singapore is the same ? To get a trainers permit in SGP you have to be invited . Not a lot of difference to HKG but a step lower at this stage. This could be the biggest wind up on Racecafe ever or the biggest scoop. Take your pick?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterville 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 Mark is still young for a trainer and has won the premiership countless times as well as most of the major races. Maybe it's just time for a fresh challenge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious 616 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 with ? taking Walkers place! ? = P Maroney! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhead 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 it could be true.Ellis has international aspirations..and this would be a good start.Client/synd horses could be placed there and the NZ operation will just keep rolling along with ? taking Walkers place! Will 15 hours a day be sufficient now?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abit roughhouse 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 ? = P Maroney! you naughty boy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza12 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 You haven't answered how you know this... we're waiting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fymrc 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 I wonder if G Nicholson will apply for the job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abit roughhouse 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 I wonder if G Nicholson will apply for the job I have the good oil! Its all down to Wightman and zzzzz! :cool: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmhood 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 I have the good oil! Its all down to Wightman and zzzzz! :cool: What worthy reps for NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordman 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 zzz has got the job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmhood 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 He'll be able to take the horse too & Give Em The Bash........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordman 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2010 zzz has got the job but wait theres more midget will be assisting him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIGIT 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 lol.... Peter Williams is already training on his own right, and has horses. Do you mean hes changing locations to where Walkers southern base is, or aquiring the horses that M Walker has in the south ? Also: I cant imagine McNamara will be going, he just purchased a horse yesterday at the standardbred sales. Not alot of racing in HK for those types. Surely we have him under contract for X amount of years.. Thats the verdict, and Peter Williams will train at matamata thats the word down here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Paddy 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Big Pete coming to Matamata..... If that's the case I'm going to buy the Matamata cake and pie shop tomorrow. I'll make a fortune. Any chance they can they bring Pitman and Harris as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Thistle 133 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Watch out if Pitman arrives with loads of Oxyshot, and his horses go to another level! They might even get as high as the ones Maroney got nabbed for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious 616 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Thats the verdict, and Peter Williams will train at matamata thats the word down here Royce would have him down at Taupo fishing 24/7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 It sounds like a load of B... S... But certainly has created some amusing postings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza12 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 It sounds like a load of B... S... But certainly has created some amusing postings I'm with you Pam. I'm sure that being the professional stable they are they would ensure that owners were briefed before public announcements were made - although David has made no secret that he hopes to move into the international arena, so maybe in the future we'll see an extension of the stable - rather than "losing" Mark to anywhere. And I'm sure that any trainer that may or may not join them to complement the team will have to be of the highest quality also! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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