Geoff Knight Retirement

[Happy Sunrise 24]

It is a shame to see Geoff and Jude Knight end training after 20 years.

He was always a larger than life character at the races and seemed liked a good bloke. He had a heap of horses at one stage where he was travelling everywhere but has been quiet in recent years. He did very well with cast offs too.

Very little information about it but I see they are wanting a change in lifestyle from the brief interview he did. He alluded to issues with where they are training at Roxburgh, wonder what they are? Could be a forerunner of other trainers pulling the pin if track closures go ahead but it may not be associated with that.

He said Matty Williamson is going to take over the training of the horses so that will be worth following.

Sad to see him depart. Characters are always needed.

[Happy Sunrise 24]

I will be expecting big things from these colours over the next wee while. I think Matthew Williamson has what it takes to become a great trainer.

And they can't ever close Oamaru now!

[Globederby19 1,151]

I think his brother Brad isnt far behind either Happy. Phill has passed on some incredible knowledge and the Williamson name is going to be very prominent in the coming years on the Trotting front. 

[Turny 211]

The Williamson' boys are an absolute credit to harness, hard workers and have all the values Phil and Bev have installed and expect 

Just an absolute credit to our racing industry, in a game where it is super tough, ask Phil he got there by doing bloody hard yards, night shifts for years in Oamaru, horses trained after finishing night shifts and persevered and enjoys well deserved success, but it took years and self belief. 

A legend family with strong Oamaru values,  total credit to them

Edited yesterday at 06:51 AM by Turny