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They say babies bring luck and jockey Tommy Berry’s first ride after becoming a father for the fourth time has been a winner at Rosehill. On Friday, Berry and his wife Sharnee welcomed Nate who joins Kaden, Charlise and Levi and completes their family. “We are very blessed.” Berry said. “Sharnee and the baby are […]

Trainer Chris Waller’s patience with imported galloper Lord Gododdin looks set to pay dividends after the gelding won his first race in Australia at Doomben. Lord Gododdin did his early racing in England where he won three times before being bought to come to Australia as a possible open company stayer. Waller had given Gododdin […]

Sydney’s champion trainer Chris got to experience that Winx-like feeling again as Arcadia Queen made a stunning Sydney debut at Rosehill Gardens. Arcadia Queen, the Perth wonder mare, showed she is the real deal with a dominant win in the Group 2 $200,000 Theo Marks Stakes (1400m). Waller admitted as he readied Arcadia Queen for […]

Winter staying revelation Wu Gok gave trainer Chris Waller his seventh win in Friday’s $160,000 Listed Wyong Gold Cup (2100m). Prior to Friday’s victory, seven of Wu Gok’s eight wins had come on rain affected ground including his latest win in last Saturday’s Group III Premier’s Cup at Rosehill. A good (4) rated track at […]

Chris Waller admitted the heavy track and fitness played a big role in the order his stayers finished in the Premier’s Cup after he had the first five home with Wu Gok making it another victory on the heavy track at Rosehill on Saturday. “He is the best wet-tracker and is very fit, so that’s […]

Stayer Makdanife had his connections scratching their heads after he went from a dismal last seven days ago to a tough win at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Chris Waller trained Makdanife ($5.50) won a slogging battle with Ocean Addict ($4) to score by a short neck in the Country Music Raceday Handicap (2400m). At […]

In-form jockey Ryan Maloney got plenty of credit when much travelled Alward broke through for his first win in nearly two years at the Gold Coast. The Chris Waller-trained Alward ($6.50) got upon the fence to beat his stablemate Vaucluse Bay ($3.20) by a nose in the William and Elsie Morgan Open Handicap (1800m). Alward […]

Steve Smith might be sidelined but Australia’s leading batsman has something to celebrate with Hogmanay’s win in the Taree Cup. Smith is suffering the effects of concussion after being hit with a ball in the Second Test at Lord’s. The cricketer is part-owner of the Chris Waller-trained Hogmanay who backed up a Rosehill win with […]

Champion jockey Glen Boss revealed a pep talk from premier trainer Chris Waller led to his comeback winner on Girl Tuesday at Randwick’s Kensington meeting on Saturday. “Chris pulled me aside during the week and said he felt I was trying too hard,’’ Boss said. “It can often be the case because you are excited, […]

Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association is really excited to have secured sponsorship from Chris Waller Racing for the Glen Innes Spring Showjump Thoroughbred Series (October 5 – 7). Chris is no stranger to small towns and started with not much else other than work ethic, enthusiasm (and a fair bit of talent)! Chris Waller grew up […]