Alarm clock: Waller says racing must change with times

Ray Thomas 3:27PM 03 January 2021 Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller has joined the growing chorus for fundamental change in the racing industry by advocating for later starts to daily trackwork and improved conditions for stable staff. Trainers around the nation have begun speaking out about the long hours endured by stable staff, an […]

Top 10 horses of 2020: New queen rises to take crown

Source : Racenet, December 2020 Racing in Australia was the one sport to continue virtually unimpeded throughout the 2020 COVID pandemic and there was excitement aplenty with a host of younger gallopers rising through the ranks with a couple who were good enough to be elevated into the Top-10 after turning in spectacular performances. Overseas […]

Classy win in Wyong Millions

Source : Racing.com, by Andrew Eddy Champion trainer Chris Waller has strengthened his strong hand in next month’s $2 million Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast thanks to a breathtaking win at Wyong on Wednesday by She’s All Class. After bursting clear inside the final 200 metres in the Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic, […]

Waller, Maloney team up with StableWizard

Source : Australian Associated Press Segenhoe Stud boss Kevin Maloney has launched a revolutionary new technology system which tracks and manages the health and progress of thoroughbreds. Called StableWizard, the product is a real-time information system with horse welfare at its core. Premier trainer Chris Waller has been working in conjunction with Maloney and has […]

Taking Stock: Apprentice to make the most of city chances

Source : Racenet by Mitch Cohen Talented apprentice Thomas Stockdale has been keenly awaiting a hand like the one he’s got at Rosehill on Saturday. The former Victorian young gun has been working hard for his opportunities since arriving in Sydney three months ago for a loan stint with Chris Waller and is hoping to […]

Arrowfield entire back in the winner’s stall

Source : Thoroughbred Daily News, by Georgie Dennis A drop down in class saw regally bred entire Miyake (Deep Impact {Jpn}) return to the winner’s stall at Warwick Farm on Wednesday as the 4-year-old took out the Impeding at Darley H. with the minimum of fuss. Bred and raced by Arrowfield Stud and trained by Chris […]

Berry backs Spring star to be a classic contender

Source: Racenet, Ray Thomas 14 November 2020 There was talk of an ATC Australian Derby campaign for The Elanora and the Randwick Guineas for High Supremacy after their thrilling clash at Newcastle on Saturday. This might seem ambitious but what is certain is that both three-year-olds have the potential to develop into classic contenders later this season. Their straight-long […]

Prince wins Yulong’s first Group 1

Source: Racing.com, by Andrew Eddy. 31 October, 2020 Chris Waller won his fourth Kennedy Cantala and collected his second Group 1 winner for the day when the South African-bred Yulong Prince stormed home late to grab the $1.5 million race on Saturday at Flemington. The victory recorded the first G1 win in Australia for Yulong’s […]

September Run wins 2020 Coolmore Stud Stakes

Source: The Australian, by Courtney Walsh. October 31, 2020 Star filly September Run has delivered a knockout blow to the colts in the prestigious Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on Victoria Derby day. The 1200m sprint for three-year-olds is renowned as a “stallion making race” given the top studs pursue colts who have succeeded in […]

‘Westies’ relying on their gun mare landing the Eagle

Source : Racenet, Ray Thomas  27 October 2020 This was a raceday Chris Waller did not want to miss — the inaugural running of the Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens. Sydney’s second richest race, boasting prizemoney of $7.5 million, was introduced last year and Waller had the two leading chances, Kolding and Arcadia Queen. But the Hall […]