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Chris Parnham heading East

West Australian Racing
Raff_2000Raff_2000    802 posts
edited January 2014 West Australian Racing
I can't copy and paste the link from my phone, but an article in today's West Australian has indicated that Chris Parnham will be heading to Sydney as of next week, for the traditional 3 month period, as an apprentice for Gai Waterhouse.

Opportunities may be limited at first, but he will still be given a chance on some provincial circuits, and then in town once the Carnival starts to quieten down.

If nothing else, this is a magnificent opportunity for Chris to go over and learn from one of the greatest horse trainers that Australia has seen to date. It will potentially place a feather or 3 in his cap, and a reference on his resume, to hold in very high regard.

Best wishes for a successfull stint in Sydney Chris and I know you will make the most of your opportunities ;)
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  • Thoroly_BreadThoroly_Bread    2,348 posts
    edited January 2014
    Best thing for him to get over there and possibly establish himself wile he still has a claim.

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  • bradybrady    1,463 posts
    What a great learning experience good luck to
    Him !
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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,483 posts
    he'll know he's alive over there with gai... #:-S

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  • ForelockForelock    88 posts
    the falcon said:

    he'll know he's alive over there with gai... #:-S

    How would you know?
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  • TheodorTheodor    199 posts
    Good luck to Chris.
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  • therealkramertherealkramer    8,008 posts
    He has the right racing style for Gai's runners as she like them to be up contesting the lead. Whether he gets any good rides is another question, though as Tommy Berry & James McDonald are getting the first choice by the looks of it and they are both world class.
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  • thefalconthefalcon    20,483 posts

    just a perception, forelock.

    i guess you'd be tugging on your forelock if you spent time at tulloch lodge. nothing against gai, i think she runs a VERY tight ship.

    anyway, give you a break from tugging something else...

    =))

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  • tonytony    2,436 posts
    Providing he settles in well could get good rides after the carnival as Tommy Berry is off to Hong Kong along with Bowman.
    Macca will probably be number 2 for Darley when O'Shea takes over.
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  • PuntingTragicPuntingTragic    1,141 posts
    Well done CP a good rider good kid and a hell of a good family nifty must be chuffed

    Always thought BP would have go e over once upon a time but Chris has the edge in Riding talent at the same age

    Gai can improve a horse an rider usually because if the paint stripping tirades she gives her jocks ask N Rawiller or J Cassidy

    That's terrific for us here in the west hope he gets plenty of rides to cheer him on

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  • therealkramertherealkramer    8,008 posts
    tony said:

    Providing he settles in well could get good rides after the carnival as Tommy Berry is off to Hong Kong along with Bowman.
    Macca will probably be number 2 for Darley when O'Shea takes over.


    Parnham's three month contract will be up the same time as Berry leaves for HK. Ditto J Mc with Darley.
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  • ForelockForelock    88 posts
    the falcon said:

    just a perception, forelock.

    i guess you'd be tugging on your forelock if you spent time at tulloch lodge. nothing against gai, i think she runs a VERY tight ship.

    anyway, give you a break from tugging something else...

    =))
    Ya seem to know plenty on here 'the falcon' so just wanted to clarify.... Or think ya do but at the end of the day its all opinion huh!

    Have come to the same conclusion as before you replied though...

    =)) :-))
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  • RadmanRadman    1,992 posts
    the falcon said:

    just a perception, forelock.

    i guess you'd be tugging on your forelock if you spent time at tulloch lodge. nothing against gai, i think she runs a VERY tight ship.

    anyway, give you a break from tugging something else...

    =))



    I think you're getting your forelock confused with your foreskin Falc. Although from memory when I met you, you were a few hairs short of a forelock....

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  • PuntingTragicPuntingTragic    1,141 posts
    Nice ride CP in Dawn Approach today he has talent no doubt the next Tommy Berry
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  • therealkramertherealkramer    8,008 posts
    PuntingTragic said:

    Nice ride CP in Dawn Approach today he has talent no doubt the next Tommy Berry


    Talking through your kick? [-X
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  • dungydungy    9,278 posts
    Good luck to young CP if he keeps his head down and ass up and digs in he will get plenty of chances well deserved
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  • PuntingTragicPuntingTragic    1,141 posts
    therealkramer said:

    PuntingTragic said:

    Nice ride CP in Dawn Approach today he has talent no doubt the next Tommy Berry


    Talking through your kick? [-X

    Well no but I did have a wager on Dawn Approach yesterday pulled me out if a hole

    I just really like CP as a jockey and as a person a really nice young bloke very well bought up

    Shame is he to will be lost to riding ranks here eventually
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