 Working as an assistant trainer to Francois Boutin, he later took out a training licence in his own right and enjoyed success with L'Avocat in 2004, 2005 and 2006, Outlay, Water Dragon, Zarika, Hunaudieres and Zigarolo being among his other winners.In 2005 Jim McGrath reported in the "Daily Telegraph" how one morning, having waited for his work rider to appear, in frustration Paquet decided to ride work himself.