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Paul's lesson: be yourself New
Date: 18-May-2026
PAUL Shailer accepts that Chris Waller casts a long shadow over him.
He spent 10 years working for Chris at Rosehill in Sydney and four years when Chris opened his Gold Coast stables.
Paul Shailer started out as a jockey and rode a bit for Chris in New Zealand. But he had to give up because he became too heavy.
“At the same time, Chris just came over to Rosehill, so he asked me if I wanted to come over to Australia with him,” he said.
After playing a key role in the rise of the Chris Waller stable to one of the most dominant in Australian racing – including the heady days of Winx, Paul wanted a change.
After setting up Chris’ Gold Coast stables, he moved to Port Macquarie to train for a while. Now he has a successful team of his own at the Coast.
Read more about Paul Shailer’s racing journey and the lessons he has learned along the way in the Ipswich Tribune Today. CLICK HERE
Story: Peter Foley
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