Testimonials

Richard Johnston

Owner of Think It Over, Moorestown and Fooled Again

“I established Bylong Park Thoroughbreds in 2004. In that time, I have bred and raced some spectacular horses, including Group 1 winners Psychologist, Driefontein, Mosheen and Luger. To that end, I feel somewhat qualified to be able to provide a well-considered testimonial for Kerry Parker Racing. On first meeting Kerry and the team at KJP Racing, I was impressed by the quality of his stables, the excellent condition and health of the horses under his management and his experienced and dedicated staff.

I was very pleased to receive regular and detailed updates regarding the horse’s progress, something I thought some of the “Big City” trainers I engage overlook. That attention to detail and Kerry’s very apparent vested and emotional interest in the horse’s well-being, led me to send more horses to be instructed under Kerry’s impressive and professional  tutelage. It is without hesitation that I recommend Kerry to any current or prospective horse owner. Such is my faith in Kerry and the team, that I will be considering syndicating some of my upcoming horses under the condition that their careers are managed by Kerry Parker.“

Richard Johnston

Owner of Think It Over, Moorestown and Fooled Again

“I established Bylong Park Thoroughbreds in 2004. In that time, I have bred and raced some spectacular horses, including Group 1 winners Psychologist, Driefontein, Mosheen and Luger. To that end, I feel somewhat qualified to be able to provide a well-considered testimonial for Kerry Parker Racing. On first meeting Kerry and the team at KJP Racing, I was impressed by the quality of his stables, the excellent condition and health of the horses under his management and his experienced and dedicated staff.

I was very pleased to receive regular and detailed updates regarding the horse’s progress, something I thought some of the “Big City” trainers I engage overlook. That attention to detail and Kerry’s very apparent vested and emotional interest in the horse’s well-being, led me to send more horses to be instructed under Kerry’s impressive and professional  tutelage. It is without hesitation that I recommend Kerry to any current or prospective horse owner. Such is my faith in Kerry and the team, that I will be considering syndicating some of my upcoming horses under the condition that their careers are managed by Kerry Parker.“

Deidre & Alex Illes

Owners of Hope In Your Heart, Tampering and Acceber

“We have experienced the highs and lows with our horses but always Kerry’s
professional, dedication, honesty and most importantly his and his staff’s kindness and care of the thoroughbred comes first no matter what the horses ability. They’re a small team however they make you feel like you’re apart of a family and that’s what we love about them. Last year our mare Hope In Your Heart fulfilled our dreams winning 2 group 3 Races and placing in other big races. Kerry’s ability to train and have faith in this horse we will never forget.”

Albert Nocera

Part owner of Don Luigi, Virgilio and Filomena

“Kerry always has his horses looking great and I consider him an excellent judge of a horse’s condition. He is also a top bloke and a joy to be involved with.”

Mr Albert Nocera

Part owner of Don Luigi, Virgilio and Filomena
“Kerry always has his horses looking great and I consider him an excellent judge of a horse’s condition. He is also a top bloke and a joy to be involved with”

Paul Harriman

Part owner of Don Luigi (pictured right) and the multiple Group One winner, Drawn.

“I first met Kerry in 1984, when he was a strapper for Les Bridge. I got to know him well when he acted as Bridge’s travelling foreman and accompanied our horse Drawn to Melbourne where Drawn won the Caulfield Guineas. We have placed a number of horses with Kerry since he became a trainer. What appeals most about him is his hands on approach with horses, his honesty with owner’s when it comes to assessing a horse’s ability, and his patience in bringing a horse along. At the same time, he is attuned to the wishes of his owners and will dedicate himself to achieving those wishes. I have no hesitation in recommending Kerry as a trainer.”

Don Storey

Owner of stakes winner Don Raphael
“Kerry took Don Raphael from his first race start in a Maiden Handicap at Nowra to a place in the Melbourne Cup field within 10 months, winning a listed race and two group races along the way. That achievement alone speaks volumes of Kerry’s ability as a racehorse trainer.” 

Mr Don Storey

Owner of stakes winner Don Raphael
“Kerry took Don Raphael from his first race start in a Maiden Handicap at Nowra to a place in the Melbourne Cup field within 10 months, winning a listed race and two group races along the way. That achievement alone speaks volumes of Kerry’s ability as a racehorse trainer.” 

Antony Surace

Part owner of Brilliant Light (pictured right) and Minaret
“The story of Brilliant Light neatly sums up Kerry’s skills and approach as a trainer.  He picked him out as a yearling at the sales, ensured that we were patient with him as he slowly developed, nursed him through an array of niggles and setbacks, and then took him from a Class One provincial win to a 3rd placing in the Group One Doncaster Mile in the space of eight starts, winning six of those, including a Group Two and Listed race along the way. I often wondered whether anyone could have got as much out of ‘Sparky’ as Kerry did.”

Ann Marie O’Neill

Part owner Brilliant Light and Minaret

“I was somewhat of a reluctant partner when my husband first bought into Sir Spender, with limited knowledge of racing or horses. But Kerry takes the time to explain everything and his enthusiasm is contagious, to the point where I now eagerly await every race, both the racing and social aspect. I never imagined owning a (small) part of a horse would be so much fun.”

Ann Marie O’Neill

Part owner Brilliant Light and Minaret
“I was somewhat of a reluctant partner when my husband first bought into Sir Spender, with limited knowledge of racing or horses. But Kerry takes the time to explain everything and his enthusiasm is contagious, to the point where I now eagerly await every race, both the racing and social aspect. I never imagined owning a (small) part of a horse would be so much fun”

Gordon Crockett

Part owner of stakes performers Aliyana Tilde and Nextanix

“Seven years ago I was encouraged to join a couple of race horse syndications. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I had heard it was a good way to get started into race horse ownership. Let the fun begin, I thought to myself. Alas, it never eventuated. I was barely informed of the horses progress when they were racing and found the whole experience quite off putting. I resigned from two of the syndications and the third horse was transferred to Kerry Parker.

What a stroke of luck! Since that first meeting with Kerry four years ago, I have found him to be one of the most honest and likeable people I have had the pleasure to be associated with. I have enjoyed the experience so much, that Kerry now trains three more horses for me and many of my friends have joined me in experiencing the excitement of racing horses with Kerry.

One of the many thrills I get out of racing my horses with Kerry (besides his ability to place my horses in races where they are a chance of winning or of giving a great sight) is going to the sales with him and buying a horse. This is a truly great chance to see Kerry’s knowledge in the equine field. I am sure that if I was to stop racing horses today, I will always maintain the great friendship that I now have with Kerry.”

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