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Bergerson joins Walker in partnership

Te Akau Racing has announced that Sam Bergerson will join Mark Walker in a training partnership in New Zealand, commencing August 1. The Matamata-based stable is the dominant force in New Zealand racing at present, with Mark Walker leading the premiership with 180 wins, nearly 100 clear of nearest rival Stephen Marsh (82). “Sam is[...]
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Walker sets new benchmark

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker set a national record for wins in a season when Fellini won at Pukekohe on Saturday. The victory provided the Matamata horseman with his 161st win of the season, including five at Group One level and 31 black-type triumphs. The previous mark of 160 was set by predecessor Jamie Richards[...]
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“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz

Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The Matamata trainer admitted he was struggling to process news that Campionessa was left stranded as the second ballot for the weight-for-age feature, having spoken to Racing Victoria officials earlier in[...]
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Walker edging closer to record

Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season. Predecessor Jamie Richards currently holds that title with 160 wins in the 2020/21 season but with a Tauranga treble and a Trentham Group One win, Walker has rocketed to 149 wins for the season[...]
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Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones

Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia. The Mark Walker-trained daughter of Contributer is to join her Te Akau Racing stablemate Imperatriz in Melbourne where the duo will chase seven-figure Group One purses. Her recent efforts have[...]
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Bosson ready to cash in with Tycoon

Champion jockey Opie Bosson has been lamenting a costly decision for the past six weeks but he's looking forward to setting the record straight at Pukekohe on Saturday. Faced with the choice between the Mark Walker-trained two-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon and Trobriand for January's Karaka Million 2YO (1200m), Bosson went against his better judgement and sided[...]
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